Electric Motor And Wheels; Service Intervals; Storage And Winter Break; Transport - Viking GE 420 Manuel D'utilisation

The blade (3) must be reversed or
replaced if the distance measured
is less than the minimum
distance (C).
5 Wear limit of counter-blade (4):
Asymmetrical wear may occur at
the counter-blade (4) due to
uneven use of the cutting edge.
● The counter-blade (4) must be replaced
before the edge (D) at the tip (5) of the
blade is ground down and no longer
visible.

11.10 Electric motor and wheels

The electric motor is maintenance-free.
The wheel bearings are maintenance-free.

11.11 Service intervals

Service by the specialist dealer
We recommend that you have your garden
shredder serviced once a year by a
specialist dealer.
VIKING recommends VIKING specialist
dealers.
Professional use (commercial use of the
garden shredder):
every six months
Private use:
once a year
Service intervals for cutting unit:
Before each use:
Check that the cutting unit (consisting of
blade disc, blades, retaining washer,
clamping ring and screw) is seated
securely and that there are no cracks or
other damage.
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Check the wear limits of the blades.
( 11.9)

11.12 Storage and winter break

Store the garden shredder 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 garden shredder in good
operating condition and with the feed
chute ATO 400 or blade cover fitted.
Keep all nuts, pins and bolts tightly
fastened, replace danger signs and
warnings on the appliance that have
become illegible, check the entire machine
for wear and damage. Replace all worn or
damaged parts.
Any machine faults must be completely
remedied prior to storage.
Note the following points when storing the
garden shredder for extended periods
(over winter):
● Thoroughly clean all external parts of
the machine
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.

12. Transport

Risk of injury:
Carefully read and observe the
section entitled "For your safety", in
particular the "Transport" section.
( 4.4)
Only transport the garden shredder
with the feed chute ATO 400 fitted
and the branch guide folded in.
If the garden shredder is
transported without the feed
chute ATO 400, the blade cover
must be fitted for safety reasons
(exposed blades). (
The garden shredder must be
carried by two persons wearing
suitable safety clothing (safety
shoes, gloves).
Before lifting or tilting the machine,
note the weight indicated in the
"Technical specifications" section.
( 18.)
Pulling or pushing the garden shredder
(Figure A):
● Hold the garden shredder at the
transport handle (1) and tilt to the rear
until the machine is standing on its
wheels.
● The garden shredder can be pulled or
pushed slowly (walking pace).
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