Clothing And Equipment; Transporting The Machine; Before Operation; Working With Your Machine - Viking LE 240 Gebrauchsanleitung

4.3 Clothing and equipment

Always wear sturdy footwear
with high-grip soles when
working. Never work barefoot
or, for example, in sandals.
Suitable safety glasses must be
worn when working.
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.
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.

4.4 Transporting the machine

Always wear gloves in order to prevent
injuries due to sharp-edged and hot
components.
Switch off the machine prior to transport,
disconnect the power cable and allow the
blades/spring-tines to come to a standstill.
Only transport the machine once the motor
has cooled down.
Take the weight of the machine into
account and use suitable loading aids
(loading ramps, lifters) if necessary.
Secure the machine and any machine
components being transported (e.g. grass
catcher box) on the load floor using
adequately dimensioned fastening
material (belts, ropes, etc.).
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Avoid contact with the blades/spring-tines
when lifting and carrying the machine.
Observe the information in the section
"Transport". It describes how to lift and
lash the machine. ( 12.1)
When transporting the machine, always
observe regional legislation, especially
regarding load security and the transport
of objects on load floors.

4.5 Before operation

Make sure that only persons who are
familiar with the instruction manual are
permitted to use the machine.
Observe the instructions in section
"Dangers caused by electrical current"
( 4.2).
Observe the local regulations regarding
permitted operating times for gardening
power tools with electric motors.
The machine must not be used on paved
or gravelled surfaces where ejected
material can cause injuries.
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.
For this reason, mark all foreign objects
(obstacles) which are hidden in the lawn
and cannot be removed before
commencing work with the machine.
All faulty, worn or damaged parts must be
replaced before using the machine.
Replace any illegible or damaged danger
signs and warnings on the machine. Your
VIKING specialist has a supply of
replacement stickers and all the other
spare parts.
The machine must only be used in good
operating condition. Before each use,
check whether:
– The machine is properly assembled.
– The scarifying unit/aerator roller (blade
shaft, blades/spring-tines, bracket and
fastening) are in perfect condition – in
particular check for secure fastening,
damage (notches or cracks) and wear.
– The safety devices (e.g. discharge flap,
housing, handlebar, motorstop lever)
are in good condition and working
properly.
– The grass catcher box is undamaged
and correctly installed; a damaged
grass catcher box must not be used.
Carry out any necessary work or consult a
specialist dealer. VIKING recommends
VIKING specialist dealers.

4.6 Working with your machine

Never work when animals or
persons, particularly children,
are in the danger area.
The switch and safety devices installed in
the machine must not be removed or
bypassed. In particular, never secure the
motorstop lever to the handlebar (e.g. by
tying it).
The handlebar must always be installed
correctly and must not be modified. Never
operate the machine with the handlebar
folded down.
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