Viking LB 540, Instruction Manual

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be aware that the user is responsible for
accidents involving third parties or their
property.
Make sure that you are familiar with the
controls and use of the machine.
The machine must only be used by
persons who have read the instruction
manual and are familiar with operation of
the machine. The user should seek expert
and practical instruction prior to initial
operation. The user must receive
instruction on safe use of the machine
from the vendor or another expert.
During this instruction, the user should be
made aware that the utmost care and
concentration are required for working with
the machine.
Only give or lend the machine, including
any accessories, to persons who are
familiar with this model and how to operate
it. The instruction manual forms part of the
machine and must always be provided to
persons borrowing it.
The machine must only be operated by
persons who are well rested and in good
physical and mental condition. If your
health is impaired, you should consult your
doctor to determine whether working with
the machine is possible. The machine
should not be operated after the
consumption of alcohol, drugs or
medications which impair reactions.
Children, persons with impaired physical,
sensory or mental faculties or those
lacking the appropriate experience, or
persons who are not familiar with the
instructions, must never be allowed to use
the machine.
Never allow children under the age of 16 to
use the machine. Local regulations may
specify a minimum age for users.
Intended use:
The machine is only intended for scarifying
lawns. Its use for other purposes is not
permitted and may be dangerous or result
in damage to the machine.
The machine is intended for private use.
Caution – risk of accident!
Due to the physical danger to the user, the
machine must not be used for the following
applications (incomplete list):
– Trimming bushes, hedges and shrubs
– Cutting creepers
– Caring for lawn roofs and balcony
boxes
– Shredding or chopping tree or hedge
cuttings
– Clearing paths (vacuuming, blowing)
– Levelling earth mounds, e.g. mole hills
– Transporting scarified material, except
in the grass catcher box (accessory –
not included in standard equipment)
intended for this purpose.
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 the engine speed is forbidden.
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.
4.2 Refilling the tank – handling petrol
Petrol must only be stored in appropriate,
tested containers (canisters). Always
screw on the fuel tank and canister caps
properly and tightly. Defective caps must
be replaced for safety reasons.
Never use beverage bottles or similar for
disposal or storage of fuels and lubricants.
Persons, particularly children, could be
tempted to drink out of them.
Risk of death from suffocation!
Packaging material is not a toy -
danger of suffocation! Keep
packaging material away from
children.
Danger to life!
Petrol is poisonous and extremely
inflammable.