Sabo 43-COMPACT Livret D'entretien page 35

1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2
2 Explanation of the rating plate affixed to the machine ....................................... 2
3 Explanation of the pictograms ............................................................................... 2
4 Explanation of the symbols .................................................................................... 2
5 Proper use ................................................................................................................ 3
6 General Safety Guidelines for the hand-held rotary lawnmower (petrol) ......... 3
General safety instructions ........................................................................................ 3
Preparatory measures ............................................................................................... 3
Handling ..................................................................................................................... 4
Maintenance and storage .......................................................................................... 5
7 Description of components .................................................................................... 6
8 Preparation ............................................................................................................... 6
Opening out the handle (Illustration A1 + E1 + B1 ) ............................................ 6
Handle starter assembly (Illustration L1 )................................................................. 6
Attaching the grass collector to the mower (Illustration R1 + S1 ) ......................... 6
Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I ) ............................................................... 6
Fitting the cable harness (only for electro-start) ........................................................ 6
Fitting the charged starter battery (only for electro-start) (Illustration V1 + U1 ) .. 6
Before using the lawnmower for the first time ..................................................... 7
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Charging the starter battery (only for electro-start) ................................................... 7
Charger (Illustration R4 ) .......................................................................................... 7
Charging in assembled state (Illustration X1 ) ......................................................... 7
Charging the battery in disassembled state (Illustration W1 ) ................................. 7
Filling with oil (Illustration Y1 ) .................................................................................. 7
Filling with fuel ........................................................................................................... 7
10 Starting the engine .................................................................................................. 7
Manual start without electro-start (Illustration D + E ) ............................................ 8
Electro-start models (Illustration D + P4 + E ) ...................................................... 8
11 Switching off the engine (Illustration F + P4 ) ................................................... 8
12 Emergency stopping ............................................................................................... 8
13 Grass collector ........................................................................................................ 8
Operation with grass collector ................................................................................... 8
Turbo signal (shows when the grass collector is full) (Illustration J + K ) ............. 8
Emptying the grass collector (Illustration L ) ............................................................ 8
Operation without grass collector .............................................................................. 8
14 Mowing ..................................................................................................................... 8
Mowing on slopes ...................................................................................................... 8
Checking the oil level................................................................................................. 8
Checking operating safety ......................................................................................... 8
Time restrictions ........................................................................................................ 9
Tips on caring for your lawn ...................................................................................... 9
Mowing (Illustration M ) ............................................................................................ 9
Mulching .................................................................................................................... 9
Converting the machine to rear ejection (Illustration U2 + S1 ) ............................. 9
15 Service intervals ...................................................................................................... 9
16 Care and servicing of your lawnmower ................................................................ 9
Cleaning (Illustration O ) ........................................................................................... 9
Storage ...................................................................................................................... 9
Collapsing the handle (Illustration A1 ) .................................................................... 9
Transporting and securing the equipment (Illustration N ) ..................................... 10
Maintenance of the blade ........................................................................................ 10
Sharpening and balancing the blade (Illustration Q ) ............................................. 10
Replacing the blade ................................................................................................. 10
Servicing the wheels (Illustration S ) ...................................................................... 10
Recharging the starter battery (only for electro-start) ............................................. 10
17 Servicing the engine ............................................................................................. 10
Oil change ................................................................................................................ 10
Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W ) .............................................. 11
Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y ) ................................................................ 11
Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used for a long period of time) 11
18 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 11
19 Technical data ........................................................................................................ 12
Engine ...................................................................................................................... 12
Mower ...................................................................................................................... 12
Sound power level ................................................................................................... 12
Sound pressure level ............................................................................................... 12
Vibrations ................................................................................................................. 12
20 Original spare parts............................................................................................... 12
Declaration of Conformity ................................. see the back, after the last language
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