Strain Relief; Switching On The Lawn Mower; Switching Off Lawn Mower; Emptying The Grass Catcher Box - Viking ME 443 Gebrauchsanleitung

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
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 the lawn
mower
Do not start the motor in high grass
or when the mower is set to the
lowest cutting height, as this makes
switching on difficult.
● Press and hold down the ON button (1).
Pull motorstop lever (2) to handlebar
and hold.
● The ON button (1) can be released
once motorstop lever (2) is pressed.

11.4 Switching off lawn mower

● Release motorstop lever (1).
Motor and mowing blade come to
a stop after a short run-down time.
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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. (
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● 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. (
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12. Maintenance
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12.1 General
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
8.3)
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.
8.3)

12.2 Cleaning the machine

Maintenance interval:
After each use
● Only clean the machine using water,
with a brush or with a cloth. Remove
accumulated clipping deposits using a
stick. If necessary, use a special
cleaner (e.g. STIHL special cleaner).
● Never spray water or high pressure
cleaners onto switches, motor
components, seals or bearing points.
Risk of injury!
Before tipping up the mower, place
it on firm, level and flat ground. The
machine may tip over when working
on it in the cleaning position.
Always stand to the side of the
machine. Never work in front of or
behind the mower.
To facilitate cleaning work, it is
recommended to select the highest
cutting level before placing the
machine in the cleaning position.
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