Transport; Minimising Wear And Preventing Damage - Viking MA 443 Manuel D'utilisation

Store the charger in a dry and locked place
that is generally free of dust. Ensure that it
is protected from unauthorised use
(e.g. by children).

14. Transport

14.1 Carrying and securing the
lawn mower
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
Disconnect the safety
plug, particularly before
performing any work on
the lawn mower ( 9.1).
Exercise special care when
transporting lithium-ion batteries
( 4.2).
Carrying the machine:
● Two persons:
Only hold the machine at the front
handle (1) and at the handlebar (3).
Always ensure sufficient distance
between the mowing blade and your
body, particularly your feet and legs.
● One person:
Lift and carry the machine using both
hands, with one hand at the upper
transport handle (2) and the other hand
at the lower transport handle (1).
Securing the machine (lashing):
● Secure the machine on the load floor
using suitable fastening materials.
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● Attach ropes or straps at the points
marked (4).
15. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
lawn mower, manually-operated and
battery-powered (MA)
VIKING assumes no liability for material or
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personal damage caused by the non-
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observance of information contained in the
operating instructions, in particular with
regard to safety, operation and
maintenance, or which arise through the
4.).
use of unauthorised attachment or spare
parts.
Please always observe the following
important information for the prevention of
damage or excessive wear to your VIKING
machine:
1. Wearing parts
Some parts of the VIKING machine are
subject to normal wear even when used
properly and must be replaced in due time
depending on type and duration of use.
These include:
– Blade
– Grass catcher box
– Battery
2. Compliance with the information in
this instruction manual
The VIKING machine must be used,
maintained and stored with the care
described in this instruction manual. Any
damage caused by non-compliance with
the safety, operating and maintenance
instructions is the sole responsibility of the
user.
This applies in particular to:
– Incorrect electrical connection
(voltage).
– Product modifications not approved by
VIKING.
– The use of tools or accessories which
are not approved or suitable for the
machine, or are of inferior quality.
– Improper use of the product.
– Use of the product for sporting or
competitive events.
– Resultant damage due to continued use
of the product with defective
components.
3. Maintenance operations
All operations listed in the section
"Maintenance" must be performed
regularly.
If these maintenance operations cannot be
carried out by the user, a specialist dealer
must be commissioned to perform them.
VIKING recommends that you have
maintenance operations and repairs
performed exclusively by a VIKING
specialist dealer.
VIKING specialist dealers regularly attend
training courses and are provided with
technical information.
If these operations are neglected, faults
may arise which are the responsibility of
the user.
These include:
– damage to the drive motor as a result of
inadequate cleaning of the cooling air
guide (inlet slots),
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