Refilling the tank – handling petrol; Always wear long trousers and; Transporting the machine - Viking МВ 755.2 KS 63750113492 - Инструкция по эксплуатации - Страница 36

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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 speed of the engine or motor 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.

5.2 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.

Keep petrol away from sparks, 
naked flames, pilot lights, heat 
sources, and other ignition 
sources. Do not smoke!

Refill the tank out-of-doors and do not 
smoke during refilling.

Before refilling the tank, stop the engine 
and allow it to cool.

Refilling with petrol must be performed 
before the engine is started. When the 
engine is running or is hot, the tank cap 
must not be removed and the tank must 
not be refilled with petrol.

Do not fill fuel tank completely, but fill to 
approx. 4 cm below the edge of the filler 
neck so that the fuel has room to expand.

If petrol is spilled, the engine must only be 
started after the petrol-contaminated area 
has been cleaned. All attempts at starting 
must be avoided until the petrol fumes 
have dispersed (wipe dry).

Any spilt fuel must be wiped up 
immediately.

Clothing must be changed if it comes into 
contact with petrol.

Never store the machine with petrol in the 
tank inside a building. The resulting petrol 
fumes could come into contact with naked 
flames or sparks and could be ignited.

If it is necessary to drain the tank, this must 
be done out of doors.

5.3 Clothing and equipment

Always wear sturdy footwear 
with high-grip soles when 
working. Never work barefoot 

or, for example, in sandals.

Always wear hearing protection 
when working with the machine.

Also always wear sturdy gloves 
and tie up and secure long hair 
(headscarf, cap, etc.) when 
performing maintenance and 

cleaning work or when transporting the 
machine.

Wear suitable safety glasses 
when sharpening the mowing 
blade.

Always wear long trousers and 

tight-fitting clothing when operating the 
machine.

Never wear loose clothes which may 
become caught on moving parts (control 
levers) – do not wear jewellery, ties or 
scarves.

5.4 Transporting the machine

Always wear gloves in order to prevent 
injuries due to sharp-edged and hot 
components.

Danger to life!

Petrol is poisonous and extremely 
inflammable.