Sabo 108-17 HS - Manual (Page 7)

Safety - 3
SAFETY
CE Certification, Specification and Sound
Label
GX21069
• These labels on your machine indicate that this model
has been certified and is in compliance with European
Directive 98/37EC (89/392EEC) and 2000/14/EC
Standards.
Operating Safely
• Read, understand and follow all instructions in the
manual and on the machine before starting.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware
is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing
parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition
and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments
before you operate.
• Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is
locked before starting engine. Only start engine from the
operator’s position.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire
grass catcher in place. Never operate with the discharge
deflector raised, removed, or altered, unless using a grass
catcher.
• Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or
service brakes as necessary.
• Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it.
Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and
attachments properly maintained and in good working
order.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and make
sure that no one is in the path of the discharge direction.
• Do not leave machine unattended when it is running.
• Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.
• Be careful of traffic when operating near roadways.
• Do not operate machine if you are under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
• Older adults are involved in a large percentage of riding
mower accidents involving injury. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate a mower safely enough to
protect the operator and others from serious injury.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service
and operation requires your full attention.
Checking Mowing Area
• Clear mowing area of objects that might be thrown.
Keep people and pets out of mowing area.
• Low-hanging branches and similar obstacles can injure
the operator or interfere with mowing operation. Before
mowing, identify potential obstacles such as low-hanging
branches, and trim or remove those obstacles.
• Study mowing area. Set up a safe mowing pattern. Do
not mow where traction or stability is doubtful.
• Test drive area with mower lowered but not running.
Slow down when you travel over rough ground.
3020 min
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213 kg
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