Machine Overview; For Your Safety - Viking GB 460 Manuel D'utilisation

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3. Machine overview

1 Feed chute ATO 400
2 Engine
3 On / Off switch
4 Spark plug socket
5 Wheel carrier
6 Ejection chute
7 Wheel
8 Branch guide
9 Transport handle
10 Identification plate with serial number
11 Tool box
12 Branch guide lock
0478 216 9905 A - EN
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4. For your safety

4.1 General
These safety regulations must
be observed when working with
the machine.
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Read the entire instruction
manual before using the
machine for the first time. Keep
the instruction manual in a safe
place for future reference.
Observe the operating and maintenance
instructions contained in the separate
engine instruction manual.
These safety precautions are essential for
your safety, however, the list is not
exhaustive. Always use the machine in a
reasonable and responsible manner and
be aware that the user is responsible for
accidents involving third parties or their
property.
Make sure that you are familiar with the
controls and use of the machine.
The machine must only be used by
persons who have read the instruction
manual and are familiar with operation of
the machine. The user should seek expert
and practical instruction prior to initial
operation. The user must receive
instruction on safe use of the machine
from the vendor or another expert.
During this instruction, the user should be
made aware that the utmost care and
concentration are required for working with
the machine.
Only give or lend the machine, including
any accessories, to persons who are
familiar with this model and how to operate
it. The instruction manual forms part of the
machine and must always be provided to
persons borrowing it.
The machine must only be operated by
persons who are well rested and in good
physical and mental condition. If your
health is impaired, you should consult your
doctor to determine whether working with
the machine is possible. The machine
should not be operated after the
consumption of alcohol, drugs or
medications which impair reactions.
Never allow children under the age of 16 to
use the machine. Local regulations may
specify a minimum age for users.
This machine is not suitable for use by
persons (in particular children) with
impaired physical, sensory or mental
faculties or those lacking the appropriate
experience and/or knowledge, unless
supervised by a person responsible for
their safety or having received instructions
on use of the machine from such person.
Children must be supervised, in order to
ensure that they do not play with the
machine.
Caution – risk of accident:
VIKING garden shredders are suitable for
shredding branch material and plant
trimmings. Its use for other purposes is not
permitted and may be dangerous or result
in damage to the machine.
The garden shredder must not be used:
– for any other materials (e.g. glass,
metal).
– for tasks other than those described in
this instruction manual.
– for the preparation of foodstuffs
(e.g. crushing ice, mashing pulp).
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