Viking MA 339, Instruction Manual

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Do not mow in the rain. Working
in the rain or in a wet
environment can cause
damage to the machine.
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).
Do not leave the lawn mower in the rain.
Only mow during the day or when there is
enough light.
Place the machine on an even surface for
before starting. The machine must not be
tilted when starting the motor.
The lawn mower must only be operated
when the battery compartment is closed
(
Ö 9.2).
Exercise care when starting the motor.
Observe the instructions in the section
"Initial operation of the machine" (
Ö 12.).
Keep 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:
A slope inclination of 25° corresponds to a
vertical height increase of 46.6 cm for a
100 cm horizontal distance.
Beware of the work tools
running on for several
seconds before coming to a
standstill.
Do not try to examine the blades
while the lawn mower is
operating. Never open the
discharge flap and/or remove the grass
catcher box when the mowing blade is
running. Rotating blades can cause injury.
Never attach any objects to the handlebar
(e.g. work clothing).
Regularly check that the blade is securely
fastened and is not damaged or worn in
any way (
Ö 13.6).
Caution – risk of injury!
Never put hands or feet on or
underneath rotating parts.
Never touch the rotating blade.
Always keep away from the discharge
opening. Always observe the safety
distance provided by the handlebar.
Avoid switching on the machine repeatedly
within a short period of time; in particular
avoid "playing" with the start button. Risk
of motor overheating.
Never lift or carry a mower with the motor
running or with the safety plug connected.
It is not permitted to transport anything or
anyone, particularly children, on the
machine.
Switch off the motor, remove
the safety plug and ensure that
the cutting tool has come to a
complete standstill
– before removing the battery;
– before remedying blockages, including
those in the discharge chute,
– if the mower begins to vibrate
excessively. In this case, the complete
machine, in particular the cutting tool
must be checked for possible damage
and loose parts. Damaged parts must
be replaced prior to further use, loose
parts must be fastened/tightened.