Clothing And Equipment; Transporting The Machine; Before Operation - Viking MB 545 T Gebrauchsanleitung

Only use genuine batteries and genuine
chargers.
Protect the battery and charger against
rain and moisture and do not drop.
Do not use a damaged or deformed
battery or a damaged charger. In particular
check the power cable of the charger.
Never use a charger with a damaged
power cable.
Never dismantle or attempt to repair a
battery or charger. A defective battery or
charger must be replaced.
Only connect the charger to a power
supply that is protected by means of a
residual current-operated protective
device with a maximum release current of
30 mA. Your electrician can provide further
information.
Keep the unused battery away from metal
objects (e.g. nails, coins, jewellery). Never
short circuit battery connections, do not
use metal containers to transport batteries.
Fluid may escape from the battery due to
improper use – avoid contact! In the case
of inadvertent contact, rinse with water.
Seek medical attention if the fluid contacts
the eyes. Escaping battery fluid can cause
skin irritation and burns.
For further safety instructions, see
www.viking-garden.com/safety-data-
sheets

5.4 Clothing and equipment

Always wear sturdy footwear
with high-grip soles when
working. Never work barefoot
or, for example, in sandals.
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Also always wear sturdy gloves
and tie up and secure long hair
(headscarf, cap, etc.) when
performing maintenance and
cleaning work or when transporting the
machine.
Wear suitable safety glasses
when sharpening the mowing
blade.
Always wear long trousers and
tight-fitting clothing when operating the
machine.
Never wear loose clothes which may
become caught on moving parts (control
levers) – do not wear jewellery, ties or
scarves.

5.5 Transporting the machine

Always wear gloves in order to prevent
injuries due to sharp-edged and hot
components.
Do not transport the machine with the
engine running. Switch off the engine, let
the blades come to a standstill and remove
the spark plug socket prior to transport.
Only transport the machine once the
engine has cooled down and with an
empty fuel tank.
Use suitable loading aids (loading ramps,
lifters).
Secure the machine and any machine
components being transported (e.g. grass
catcher box) on the load floor using
fastening material of adequate size (belts,
ropes, etc.).
Avoid contact with the mowing blade when
lifting and carrying the machine.
Observe the information in the section
"Transport". It describes how to lift and
lash the machine. ( 15.)
When transporting the machine, always
observe regional legislation, especially
regarding load security and the transport
of objects on load floors.
Do not leave the battery inside a vehicle
and protect unused batteries against direct
sunlight.
Lithium-ion batteries must be treated with
special care during transport. In particular,
short-circuit protection must be ensured.
Transport the battery either in the original
packaging or in a suitable non-metal
transport container.

5.6 Before operation

Make sure that only persons who are
familiar with the instruction manual are
permitted to use the machine.
Check the fuel system (particularly visible
parts such as e.g. tank, tank cap, hose
connections) before operating the
machine. In the event of any leaks or
damage, do not start the engine – fire
hazard!
Have the machine repaired by a specialist
dealer prior to operation.
Observe the local regulations regarding
permitted operating times for gardening
power tools with combustion engines or
electric motors.
Carefully inspect the complete area on
which the machine is to be used and
remove any stones, sticks, wires, bones
and other foreign objects which could be
thrown up by the machine. Obstacles (e.g.
tree stumps, roots) can be easily
overlooked in long grass.
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