Viking ME 545, Instruction Manual

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0478 121 9909 H - EN 9
Initial operation of
appliance
CAUTION
- Carefully inspect the
complete area on which
the appliance is to be
used and remove any
stones, sticks, wires,
bones and other foreign
objects.
- Start the motor in
accordance with the
instructions.
- Be particularly careful
when turning the mower
around or pulling it
towards you.
- Risk of injury!
Never put hands or feet on
or underneath rotating
parts.
- Always wear robust shoes
and long trousers when
mowing. Never mow
barefoot or in sandals.
- Never mow in the vicinity
of other persons,
particularly children, or
animals.
If the mowing blade
blocks
Switch off the motor
immediately and disconnect
the plug. Then eliminate the
cause of the fault.
- mowing excessively high
grass or with cutting height
adjusted too low
- excessive rate of feed
- unsuitable or excessively
long connection cord
(voltage loss)
(see section “Electrical
connection”)
- inadequate cleaning of the
cooling air guide (inlet
slots)
To recommence operation:
Resume normal operation of
the appliance following a
cooling period of approx.
10 min (depending on the
ambient temperature) (see
section “Initial operation”)
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Mowing on slopes
For safety reasons, the lawn
mower must not be used on
inclines of more than 25°.
A slope inclination of 25°
(46.6 %) corresponds to a
vertical height increase of
46.6 cm for a 100 cm
horizontal distance.
Correct motor load
Do not switch on the mower
in tall grass or at the lowest
cutting height.
The lawn mower load must
never cause the motor speed
to drop significantly.
If the speed drops, select a
higher cutting height setting
and/or reduce the rate of
feed.
Thermal motor
overload protection
If an overload of the motor
occurs during operation, the
built-in thermal overload
protection device
automatically deactivates the
motor.
Causes for an overload:
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Working area for
operator
25
For safety reasons, the
operator must stay within the
working area behind the
handlebar when starting the
engine and when the engine
is running. Always observe
the safety distance provided
by the handlebar.
The lawn mower must only
be operated by one person.
Other persons must keep out
of the danger area.