Clothing And Equipment; Before Operation - Viking MT 5097 Manual De Instrucciones

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.
Following each refilling of the tank, the fuel
tank cap must be properly screwed on and
tightened. The machine must not be
operated without the original tank cap.
For safety reasons, the fuel line, fuel tank,
tank cap and connections must be
checked regularly for damage, ageing
(brittleness), firm seating and leaks.
Replace if necessary (consult a specialist
dealer; VIKING recommends VIKING
specialist dealers).
If it is necessary to drain the tank, this must
be done out of doors.
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.
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.
Do not leave the machine and the fuel tank
close to heating systems, radiant heaters,
welding equipment and other sources of
heat. Explosive hazard!
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4.5 Clothing and equipment

Always wear sturdy footwear
with high-grip soles when
working. Never work barefoot
or, for example, in sandals.
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.
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.

4.6 Before operation

Make sure that only persons who are
familiar with the instruction manual are
permitted to use the machine.
Check the fuel system (particularly visible
parts such as e.g. tank, tank cap, hose
connections) before operating the
machine. In the event of any leaks or
damage, do not start the engine – fire
hazard!
Have the machine repaired by a specialist
dealer prior to operation.
Observe the local regulations regarding
permitted operating times for gardening
power tools with combustion engines or
electric motors.
Carefully inspect the complete area on
which the machine is to be used and
remove any stones, sticks, wires, bones
and other foreign objects which could be
thrown up by the machine. Obstacles (e.g.
tree stumps, roots) can be easily
overlooked in long grass.
For this reason, mark all foreign objects
(obstacles) which are hidden in the lawn
and cannot be removed before
commencing work with the machine.
Defective and all other worn or damaged
parts must be removed before using the
machine. Replace any illegible or
damaged danger signs and warnings on
the machine. Your VIKING specialist has a
supply of replacement stickers and all the
other spare parts.
Never use the machine with damaged
safety devices or with safety devices
removed.
The braking function must be checked
before each use. ( 13.5)
Before each use, check whether:
– the cutting tool and the entire cutting
unit (mowing blade, blade clutch, blade
brake, retaining pin, mowing deck
housing) are in good condition.
Particularly check for secure fastening,
damage and wear.
– the tank cap is securely attached.
– the tank and fuel-carrying parts, as well
as the tank cap are in good condition.
– the safety devices are in good condition
and function correctly.
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