Proper Use; General Safety Guidelines For The Hand-Held Rotary Lawnmower (Petrol); General Safety Instructions; Preparatory Measures - Sabo 47-PRO VARIO Betriebsanleitung

worn or damaged blade. Have an authorised workshop tighten the
cutting blade screw.
Before starting the engine, check whether the tools have been
removed.
CAUTION
The engine and exhaust reach very high temperatures during
operation. Danger of burns!
Allow the machine to cool down for at least 15 minutes before starting
any maintenance or cleaning work.
Never operate the machine with a damaged or missing exhaust
protection grill.
WARNING
Electric shock can lead to serious injuries.
Never move over live wires when the cutting tool is switched on.
Before and during the mowing process, check the area for live wires
and remove them if possible.
If a live wire is damaged, switch off the equipment and disconnect the
wire from the supply grid.
CAUTION
If the spark plug connector is not disconnected during work on the
equipment, the engine may start up and this can result in serious
injuries.
Switch the engine off, pull the spark plug connector off and remove
the ignition key, if present, before carrying out any maintenance and
repair work. Never pull the plug connector off with the engine running.
Risk of electric shock!
Consult the operating instructions for respective cleaning or
maintenance instructions.
Insufficient equipment maintenance will lead to safety-related faults.
WARNING
Contact with the rotating cutting blade can lead to serious hand and
foot injuries. Objects thrown upwards can cause serious injuries.
Switch off the engine and wait until the cutting tool has come to a
standstill:
– if the mower needs lifting or tilting e.g. for transport purposes;
– when driving outside the lawn on paths or streets;
– if the machine is left unsupervised for a short time;
– before setting the cutting height;
– before removing the grass collecting bag;
– before the mulching plug is removed;
– before filling with fuel. Only refill when the engine is cold!
CAUTION
Contact with the sharp edges of the blade and other sharp edges of
the machine can cause severe injury.
Protective gloves must be worn at all times during maintenance and
cleaning work.
CAUTION
Noise hazard -
Ear protection recommended for extended use.

5 PROPER USE

• The equipment is exclusively designed for mowing grass and lawn areas within the
context of gardening and landscape care ("Proper use"). Any use going beyond
this is considered not proper; the manufacturer is not liable for any damage
resulting from such use, the risk is borne by the user alone. Proper use also
includes adherence to the operation, maintenance and service conditions
prescribed by the manufacturer.
• Special care is required during use in public areas, parks, sports facilities, on roads
and in agricultural and forestry operations.
• The mower must not be used in particular for trimming bushes, hedges and
shrubs, for cutting twining plants or greenery on roofs and in flower baskets or
boxes, for extraction or blowing on pavements.
• The use of any additional equipment and attachments not approved by the
manufacturer is prohibited. If such additional equipment and attachments are used,
the CE conformity and guarantee are considered null and void. Unauthorised
modifications to this lawn mower exclude the manufacturer from liability for any
damage resulting from these modifications.
6 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE HAND-HELD
ROTARY LAWNMOWER (PETROL)

General safety instructions

For your own safety and in order to ensure that the machine functions
correctly, please read this operator's manual carefully. Acquaint yourself
with the controls and the correct use of the machine. Keep the operating
instructions for reference purposes.
• Please remember that the person operating or using the machine bears full
responsibility not only for possible risks to other people or their property, but also
for accidents which occur whilst using the machine.
• This operator's manual is part of the scope of supply of the machine and must be
handed over to the purchaser of the machine in the event of resale.
• Never allow children or persons under the age of 16 or other persons who are not
familiar with the operator's manual to use the machine. Local regulations can
determine the minimum age of the person allowed to use the machine.
• Please explain the possible dangers and how to prevent accidents to every person
who is supposed to work with this machine. This machine may only be used,
maintained or serviced by persons who are familiar with the machine, and who are
aware of the possible dangers. The applicable accident prevention regulations,
and other generally accepted safety and occupational health rules must also be
observed.
• This equipment is not meant to be used by persons with restricted physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lacking in experience and/or knowledge, unless
they are accompanied by a person responsible for their safety and unless they
received instructions from the person on how the equipment is to be used. This
responsible person must decide in advance, whether the person with restricted
physical, sensory or mental capabilities is suitable for this activity.
You must never mow the lawn if there are other persons nearby,
especially children or animals.
• Please keep your machine in a safe place! Machines which are not being used
should be kept in a dry, locked room out of reach of children.
• Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled.
• The laying of cables must not be manipulated, e.g. by removing cable clamps or
attaching additional cable ties! The cables must lie against the outside of the bar in
such a way that they are neither crushed nor overstretched when the bar is folded.
A damaged cable may result in a technical defect of the equipment.

Preparatory measures

• When mowing, you must always wear a strong, closed, non-slip pair of shoes or
safety shoes and long trousers. Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with cords
or belts hanging down. Do not mow whilst you are barefooted or wearing sandals.
Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes.
• Loud noises can lead to hearing impairments. Wear ear protection.
Before and during mowing, check the whole area the equipment is being
used on and remove all stones, sticks, wires, toys and other objects which
can be caught and catapulted out.
Before and during the mowing process, check the area for live wires and
remove them if possible.
Never move over live wires when the cutting tool is switched on. Risk of
electric shock!
If a live wire is damaged, switch off the equipment and disconnect the wire
from the supply grid.
• If you also use a mowing robot for lawn care, the following safety instructions must
be heeded with regard to the working area of the mowing robot:
– Before mowing on these areas, always check the range of the boundary wire.
– If the wires are laid in the ground they must be checked, no wires may be
visible, with particular attention necessary at the charging station.
– If the boundary wires are laid above ground they should be routed tight
directly on the ground and not lie loose in the grass. The wires must be
sufficiently fixed using boundary staples, see the operating manual.
– The boundary staples must not project, if this is the case push them firmly in
place.
– Remove any residual wires before starting to mow.
In the cases described above, there is a risk of the wire being pulled in and wound
up by the tool; this can lead to serious injury.
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