Viking LE 240 Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 34

Never attach any objects to the handlebar
(e.g. work clothing). Extension cables
must never be wrapped around the
handlebar.
Only work during the day or with good
artificial light.
Do not operate the machine in the rain or
during thunder storms, particularly when
there is a risk of lightning strike.
The risk of accidents is higher if the ground
is damp due to increased danger of
slipping.
Particular caution should be exercised
during working in order to prevent slipping.
If possible, avoid using the machine when
the ground is damp.
Do not leave the machine in the rain.
Switching on the machine:
Exercise care when switching on the
machine and observe the instructions in
the section "Operating the machine".
( 10.)
Ensure that you keep your feet far enough
away from the scarifying unit/aerator roller.
Place the machine on an even surface
before switching it on.
The machine must not be tilted before it is
switched on or during switching-on.
Do not switch on the motor if the discharge
chute is not covered by the discharge flap
or the grass catcher box.
Avoid switching the machine on repeatedly
within a short period of time; in particular
avoid "playing" with the ON button. Risk of
motor overheating.
Owing to the voltage fluctuations caused
by this machine during the run-up period,
other devices connected to the same
circuit may be subject to interference in the
case of unfavourable power supply
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conditions. In this case, appropriate steps
should be taken (e.g. connection to a
different circuit than the one used by the
affected device, or operation of the
machine using a circuit with a lower
impedance).
Working on slopes:
Always work across and back on slopes,
never up and down.
If the user loses control when working up
and down, there is a risk of being run over
by the machine.
Be particularly careful when changing
direction on a slope.
Always ensure good stability on slopes
and avoid mowing on excessively steep
slopes.
For safety reasons, the machine must not
be used on slopes with an inclination of
more than 25° (46.6%). Risk of injury!
A slope inclination of 25° corresponds to a
vertical height increase of 46.6 cm for a
100 cm horizontal distance.
Working:
Caution – risk of injury!
Never put hands or feet on or
underneath rotating parts.
Never touch rotating
blades/spring-tines. Always keep away
from the discharge opening. Always
observe the safety distance provided by
the handlebar.
Do not try to examine the scarifying
unit/aerator roller while the machine is
operating. Never open the discharge flap
and/or remove the grass catcher box when
the blades/spring-tines are rotating.
Rotating blades/spring-tines can cause
injury.
Do not lean on the machine and always
maintain your balance and firm footing.
Only operate the machine at walking
speed – never run when working with the
machine. Working quickly with the
machine increases the risk of injury due to
stumbling, slipping, etc.
Note that the blades/spring-tines catch on
the ground when scarifying/combing in the
lowered position or when running over
bumps. If the blades/spring-tines are set
too low, the scarifier could accelerate
unexpectedly, possibly resulting in loss of
control of the machine.
Be particularly careful when turning the
machine around or pulling it towards you.
Risk of stumbling!
Never lift or carry the machine with the
motor running or the mains lead
connected.
Objects hidden in the turf (lawn sprinkler
systems, posts, water valves, foundations,
electrical wires, perimeter wires for robotic
mowers, etc.) must be avoided. Never run
over any such foreign objects.
Use the machine with great care when
working near slopes, terraces, ditches and
embankments. In particular, ensure that
you maintain sufficient distance to such
danger areas.
Beware of the blades running
on for several seconds before
coming to a standstill.
Switch off the motor
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