Operating The Machine; Electrical Connection; Strain Relief; Switching On Lawn Mower - Viking ME 339 C Gebrauchsanleitung

Measuring run-down time
Following motor start-up, the blade rotates
and a wind noise is audible. The run-down
time corresponds to the duration of the
wind noise after the motor stops. This can
be measured using a stopwatch.

11. Operating the machine

11.1 Electrical connection

Danger of electric shock!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
If using a cable drum, the
connection cord must be unwound
completely, otherwise electrical
resistance may cause loss of power
and overheating.
Only cables which are no lighter than the
following rubber sheathed cables may be
used as electric cables:
H07 RN-F DIN/VDE 0282
Minimum cross-section:
up to 25 m length: 3 x 1,5 mm²
up to 50 m length: 3 x 2,5 mm²
The connectors of the electric cables must
be made of rubber or have a rubber cover
and conform to the following standard:
DIN/VDE 0620
The mains voltage and mains frequency
must correspond to the information on the
identification plate and the information
contained in the section "Technical
specifications" ( 18.).
The power cable must be adequately
protected by fuse ( 18.).
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This machine is intended for operation with
a power supply having a system
impedance of Z
max
(house connection) of maximum
0,49 ohms (at 50 Hz).
The user must ensure that the machine is
only operated with a power supply which
meets this requirement. If necessary, this
information can be obtained from the local
electric power company.

11.2 Strain relief

During working, the strain relief
prevents any unintentional
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disconnection of the electric cable and any
resulting damage to the mains connection
on the machine.
For this reason, the electric cable must be
fed through the strain relief.
● Form a loop in the power cable (1) and
guide it through the opening (2).
● Then push the loop over the hook (3)
and pull it tight.

11.3 Switching on lawn mower

Do not switch on the lawn mower in
tall grass. Select a higher cutting
height setting if the motor is difficult
to start.
● Press and hold down ON button (1).
Pull motorstop lever (2) to handlebar
and hold.
● The ON button (1) can be released
once motorstop lever (2) is pressed.
at the transfer point
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11.4 Switching off lawn mower

● Release motorstop lever (1).
Motor and mowing blade come to
a stop after a short run-down time.
11.5 Emptying the grass catcher
box
Risk of injury!
The motor must be stopped for
safety reasons before removing the
grass catcher box.
● Detach the grass catcher box. (
● Open the grass catcher box at the
tab (1). Fold up the upper part of the
grass catcher box (2) and hold. Fold the
grass catcher box rearwards and empty
the clippings.
● Close the grass catcher box.
● Attach the grass catcher box. (
12. Maintenance

12.1 General

Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
annually by a specialist dealer. VIKING
recommends VIKING specialist dealers.
0478 121 9918 B - EN
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