121 9917 E - En; Instruction Manual; Mowing Procedure - Viking ME 339 Gebrauchsanleitung

Take the weight of the machine into
account and use suitable loading aids
(loading ramps, lifters) if necessary.
Avoid contact with the blade when lifting
and carrying the machine.
Only transport the machine once the motor
has cooled down.
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.).
When transporting the machine, always
observe regional legislation, especially
regarding load security and the transport
of objects on load floors.
4.3 Preparations
Persons who are not familiar with the
instruction manual are not permitted to use
the machine.
Observe the local regulations regarding
permitted operating times for gardening
power tools.
Always wear robust shoes and
long trousers when mowing.
Never mow barefoot or in
sandals.
Carefully inspect the complete area on
which the machine is to be used and
remove any large stones, sticks, wires,
bones or other foreign objects which could
be thrown up by the machine.
Before use, perform a visual check to
ensure that the cutting tool, fastening
screws and entire cutting unit are in good
condition, check particuarly for secure
seating, damage and wear (
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Replace all worn or damaged parts before
using the machine. Replace any illegible or
damaged danger signs and warnings on
the machine. Your VIKING dealer has a
stock of replacement stickers.
Never switch the motor on without a
correctly installed blade. Risk of motor
overheating.
Never use the mower with damaged safety
devices, without functioning motor brake
or attached safety devices, e.g. without the
discharge flap or the grass-catching unit.
For safety reasons, always use an
undamaged grass catcher box.
The switch mechanisms installed in the
machine must not be removed or
bypassed (e.g. by tying the motorstop
lever to the handlebar).
Observe the instructions in section
"Warning - dangers caused by electrical
current" (

4.4 Mowing procedure

Keep others, particularly
children, and animals out of the
danger area. Make sure that
others are not endangered.
Do not mow at ambient temperatures
below +5°C (41°F).
Never mow wet grass or mow in the rain.
The risk of accidents is higher if the grass
is wet (increased danger of slipping for
operator).
Only mow during the day or when there is
enough light.
Place the machine on an even surface for
start-up. The machine must not be tilted
12.5).
when starting the engine.
4.6).
Exercise care when starting the motor.
Observe the instructions in section "Initial
operation of the machine" (
your feet a safe distance from the cutting
tool.
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.
Switch off the motor,
– if tilting of the mower is necessary when
transporting over surfaces other than
grass,
– when pushing the mower to and from
mowing areas,
– before removing the grass catcher box.
Always ensure good stability on slopes.
Avoid mowing on excessively steep slopes
in order to prevent loss of control of the
machine.
Be particularly careful when changing
direction on a slope in order to prevent loss
of control of the machine.
Only mow at right-angles to the slope and
never up or down the slope, in order to
avoid being run over by the running lawn
mower in the case of loss of control of the
machine or of falling.
Caution – Risk of stumbling!
Be particularly careful when moving
backwards and when pulling the lawn
mower.
Be particularly careful when turning the
machine around or pulling it towards you.
For safety reasons, the machine must not
be used on slopes with an incline of more
than 25° (46.6%).
Risk of injury:

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