Before Operation; Working With Your Machine - Viking GB 370 S Instruction Manual

Push or pull the machine at walking pace
only. Do not tow!
When transporting the machine, always
observe regional legislation, especially
regarding load security and the transport
of objects on load floors.

4.5 Before operation

Make sure that only persons who are
familiar with the instruction manual are
permitted to use the machine.
Observe the local regulations regarding
permitted operating times for gardening
power tools with combustion engines or
electric motors.
Defective mufflers and all other worn or
damaged parts must be removed before
use of the machine. Replace any illegible
or damaged danger signs and warnings on
the machine. Your VIKING specialist has a
supply of replacement stickers and all the
other spare parts.
Before initial operation, it must be ensured
– that the covers and guards are in place
and in good condition
– that all fuel-carrying components are
fitted to the engine and are in good
condition (leak-tight)
– that the tank is in good condition (leak-
tight)
– that the housing and cutting tools
(blades, blade shaft, blade discs, etc.)
are not worn or damaged
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– that there is no shredding material in
the machine and that the feed chute is
empty
– that all screws, bolts, nuts and other
fastening elements are in place and
properly tightened. Tighten any loose
screws, bolts and nuts prior to initial
operation (observe tightening torques).
Only use the machine out-of-doors and not
close to walls or any other solid objects in
order to prevent the risk of injuries and
property damage (no escape for the user,
broken windows, scratched cars etc.).
The machine must placed in a stable
position on firm and level ground.
Do not use the machine on a paved or
gravel-covered surfaces, as ejected or
thrown-up material could cause injuries.
Before using the machine, always check
that it is properly closed. (
The switch and safety devices installed in
the machine must not be removed or
bypassed.

4.6 Working with your machine

Never work when animals or
persons, particularly children,
are in the danger area.
Do not operate the machine in the rain or
during thunder storms, particularly when
there is a risk of lightning strike.
The risk of accidents is higher if the ground
is damp due to increased danger of
slipping.
Particular caution should be exercised
during working in order to prevent slipping.
If possible, avoid using the machine when
the ground is damp.
Only work during the day or with good
artificial light.
Keep the working area neat and tidy at all
times. Remove tripping hazards such as
stones, branches, cables etc.
The operator should not stand any higher
than the level of the base of the machine.
Exhaust gases:
Danger to life through poisoning!
In the case of nausea, headache,
impaired vision (e.g. decreasing
field of view) hearing disorder,
dizziness, decreasing power of
concentration, stop working
immediately. These symptoms may
be caused by excessively-high
exhaust gas concentrations.
7.7)
carbon monoxide, a colourless and
odourless gas, as well as other pollutants.
The engine must never be operated in
closed or poorly ventilated spaces.
The machine must be positioned so that it
is not necessary to work facing the
direction of the exhaust gases.
Starting:
Place the machine in a stable and upright
position prior to starting. The machine
must never be operated in a horizontal
position.
Do not pull the recoil starter rope if the
machine is not properly closed and the
blades are exposed.
Risk of injury due to rotating blades!
The machine generates
poisonous exhaust gases when
the engine is running. The
gases contain poisonous
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