Storage And Winter Break; Transport; Minimising Wear And Preventing Damage - Viking LE 540 Manuel D'utilisation

11.6 Storage and winter break

● Store the scarifier in a dry and locked
place that is generally free of dust.
Make sure that the machine is kept out
of the reach of children.
● Only store the scarifier in good
operating condition, fold down the
handlebar if necessary.
● Keep all nuts, pins and screws tightly
fastened, replace danger signs and
warnings on the machine that have
become illegible, check the entire
machine and grass catcher box
(accessory – not included in standard
equipment) for wear and damage.
Replace all worn or damaged parts.
● Any machine faults must be completely
remedied prior to storage.
Also note the following points when storing
the scarifier for long periods (winter break):
● Clean all external parts of the machine
with care.
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.

12. Transport

12.1 Transport
Risk of injury!
Observe the section "For your
safety" before transporting. (
When transporting, always wear
suitable safety clothing (safety
shoes, thick gloves).
Always disconnect the power cable
before lifting or transporting.
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Carrying the machine:
● The scarifier must always be carried by
two people. Always ensure sufficient
distance between the blades and your
body, particularly your feet and legs.
Lift or carry the machine at carrying
handle (1) and at upper handlebar (2)
or, when the upper handlebar is folded
down, at the lower handlebar
sections (3).
Securing the machine (lashing):
● Secure the scarifier and grass catcher
box (accessory – not included in
standard equipment) on the load floor
using suitable fastening materials. Only
transport the machine upright on its
wheels.
● Fasten ropes or straps to lower
handlebar sections (3), to front axle (4)
and to the housing strut under
discharge flap (5).
13. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
Scarifier, manually operated and
mains-powered (LE)
VIKING assumes no liability for material or
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the
operating instructions, in particular with
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regard to safety, operation and
maintenance, or which arise through the
use of unauthorised attachment or spare
4.)
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:
– Blades
– V-belt
– Grass catcher box (accessory – not
included in standard equipment)
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:
– inadequately dimensioned power
cables (cross section),
– 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.
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