Sabo 54-A ECONOMY Betriebsanleitung Seite 57

1 Explanation of the rating plate affixed to the machine . 2
2 Introduction ................................................................... 2
3 Explanation of the symbols ........................................... 3
4 Proper use .................................................................... 4
5 General Safety Guidelines for the hand-held rotary
lawnmower (petrol) ....................................................... 4
General safety instructions ........................................... 4
Preparatory measures .................................................. 4
Handling ........................................................................ 5
Maintenance and storage ............................................. 7
6 Description of components ........................................... 8
7 Preparation ................................................................... 8
Opening out the handle (Illustration A1 + E1 + B1 ) 8
Handle starter assembly (Illustration D + L1 ) ........... 9
Attaching the grass collector to the mower
(Illustration R1 + S1 ) ................................................. 9
Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I ) .................. 9
Fitting the cable harness (only for electro-start) ........... 9
Fitting the charged starter battery (only for electro-
start) (Figure J3 + V1 + U1 ) .................................... 9
Before using the lawnmower for the first time .............. 9
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Charging the starter battery (only for electro-start) ...... 9
Charger (Figure R4 ) .................................................. 10
Charging in assembled state (Illustration X1 )........... 10
Charging the battery in disassembled state
(Illustration W1 ) ......................................................... 10
Filling with oil (Illustration Y1 ) ................................... 10
Filling with fuel ............................................................ 11
9 Starting the engine ...................................................... 11
Manual start without electro-start (Figure D + E ) ... 11
Electro-start models (Figure D + P4 + E ) ............ 11
10 Switching off the engine (Illustration F + P4 ) .......... 11
11 Emergency stopping ................................................... 12
12 Movement drive .......................................................... 12
Operating the rear wheel drive (Illustration G ) ......... 12
Speed adjustment (only for VARIO drive) (Figure H )12
13 Grass collector ............................................................ 12
Operation with grass collector .................................... 12
Turbo signal (shows when the grass collector is full)
(Illustration J + K ) ....................................................12
Emptying the grass collector (Illustration L )..............12
Operation without grass collector ...............................13
14 Mowing ........................................................................13
Mowing on slopes .......................................................13
Checking the oil level ..................................................13
Checking operating safety ..........................................13
Time restrictions ..........................................................13
Tips on caring for your lawn ........................................13
Mowing (Illustration M ) ..............................................13
Mulching ......................................................................14
What is understood by the term mulching? ................14
How is the perfect grass blade cut achieved? ............14
Converting the machine to rear ejection
(Illustration U2 + S1 ) ...............................................14
15 Service intervals ..........................................................14
16 Care and servicing of your lawnmower ......................15
Cleaning (Illustration O ) ............................................15
Storage ........................................................................16
Collapsing the handle (Illustration A1 ) ......................16
Transporting and securing the equipment
(Illustration N ) ............................................................16
Maintenance of the blade............................................16
Sharpening and balancing the blade (Illustration Q ) 16
Replacing the blade ....................................................16
Servicing the front wheels ...........................................17
Servicing the rear wheel drive (Illustration R ) ...........17
Servicing the drive ......................................................17
Changing the drive V-belt ...........................................17
Recharging the starter battery (only for electro-start) .17
17 Servicing the engine ...................................................17
Oil change ...................................................................18
Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W ) ..18
Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y ) ....................18
Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used
for a long period of time) .............................................18
18 Troubleshooting ..........................................................19
Technical data ....................................... see rear inner cover
Declaration of conformity ................... before Technical Data
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