Clothing And Equipment - Viking MA 339 Gebrauchsanleitung

For safety reasons, any modification to the
machine, except the proper installation of
accessories approved by VIKING, is
forbidden and results in voiding of the
warranty cover. Information regarding
approved accessories can be obtained
from your VIKING specialist dealer.
In particular, any tampering with the
machine which increases the power output
or motor speed is forbidden.
It is not permissible to make any
modifications to the machine that could
lead to increased noise emissions.
It is not permitted to transport objects,
animals or persons, particularly children,
on the machine.
Particular care is required during use in
public green spaces, parks, sports fields,
along roads and in agricultural and forestry
businesses.
Caution: Danger to health due
to vibrations!
Excessive exposure to
vibrations can result in damage
to the cardiovascular or nervous system,
particularly in persons with cardiovascular
problems. Please consult a physician if
you experience symptoms that may have
been caused by vibrational loads.
Symptoms of this kind principally affect the
fingers, hands or wrists and include
(incomplete list):
– numbness,
– pain,
– muscular weakness,
– skin discolouration,
– unpleasant tingling sensation.
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4.2 Clothing and equipment

Always wear sturdy footwear
with high-grip soles when
working. Never work barefoot
or, for example, in sandals.
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.
VIKING recommends wearing
hearing protection at all times
when working. If the sound
pressure level at workplace
exceeds 80 dB(A), hearing protection
should always be worn.
4.3 Battery
Please observe the supplementary sheet
or the instruction manual for the STIHL
battery and keep it in a safe place.
Only use original STIHL batteries.
Only use the STIHL battery with STIHL or
VIKING machines and only charge with
STIHL chargers.
Never open the battery.
Do not drop the battery.
Never use a defective or deformed battery.
Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
Only use or store the battery at
temperatures from -10°C to max.
+50°C.
Protect the battery against direct
sunlight, heat and fire – never
throw it into a fire – Explosive
hazard!
Protect the battery against rain –
do not immerse in fluids.
Do not subject the battery to
microwaves or high pressure.
Never connect the battery terminals with
metal objects (short-circuit). The battery
can be damaged through short circuits.
Keep the unused battery away from metal
objects (e.g. nails, coins, jewellery). Do not
use metal transport containers –
Explosive and fire hazard!
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 gets into
the eyes. Escaping battery fluid can cause
skin irritation and burns.
Do not insert any objects in the ventilation
slots of the battery.
Number of cells and energy
content according to cell
manufacturer's specification.
For further safety instructions,
see www.stihl.com/safety-data-
sheets
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