Refilling The Tank - Handling Petrol; Clothing And Equipment; Transporting The Machine - Viking MB 750 KS Manuel D'utilisation

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.
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5.2 Refilling the tank – handling petrol
Danger to life!
Petrol is poisonous and extremely
inflammable.
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.
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