Viking MA 443 Manual De Instrucciones página 38

For safety reasons, any modification to the
machine, except the proper installation of
accessories approved by VIKING is
forbidden and results in voiding of the
warranty cover. Information regarding
approved accessories can be obtained
from your VIKING specialist dealer.
In particular, any tampering with the
machine which increases the power output
or motor speed is forbidden.
It is not permitted to transport objects,
animals or persons, particularly children,
on the machine.
Particular care is required during use in
public green spaces, parks, sports fields,
along roads and in agricultural and forestry
businesses.
Caution: Danger to health due
to vibrations!
Excessive exposure to
vibrations can result in damage
to the cardiovascular or nervous system,
particularly in persons with cardiovascular
problems. Please consult a physician if
you experience symptoms that may have
been caused by vibrational loads.
Symptoms of this kind principally affect the
fingers, hands or wrists and include
(incomplete list):
– numbness,
– pain,
– muscular weakness,
– skin discolouration,
– unpleasant tingling sensation.
4.2 Battery
Only use original STIHL batteries.
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Only use the STIHL battery with STIHL or
VIKING machines and only charge with
STIHL chargers.
Never open the battery.
Do not drop the battery.
Never use a defective or deformed battery.
Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
Only use or store the battery at
temperatures from -10°C to max.
+50°C.
Protect the battery against direct
sunlight, heat and fire – never
throw it into a fire – Explosive
hazard!
Protect the battery against rain –
do not immerse in fluids.
Do not subject the battery to
microwaves or high pressure.
Never connect the battery terminals with
metallic objects (short-circuit). The battery
can be damaged through short circuits.
Keep the unused battery away from
metallic objects (e.g. nails, coins,
jewellery). Do not use metallic transport
containers – Explosive and fire hazard!
Fluid may escape from the battery due to
improper use – Avoid contact! In the case
of inadvertent contact, rinse with water.
Seek medical attention if the fluid contacts
the eyes. Escaping battery fluid can cause
skin irritation and burns.
Do not insert any objects in the ventilation
slots of the battery.
Number of cells and energy
content according to cell
manufacturer's specification.
For further safety instructions,
see www.stihl.com/safety-data-
sheets
4.3 Charger
Please observe the supplementary sheet
for the STIHL charger and keep it in a safe
place.
Only use original STIHL chargers.
Do not use the charger if damaged.
Only use the charger to charge "AP" type
STIHL batteries of the appropriate
geometry with a maximum capacity of
10 Ah and a maximum voltage of 42 Volt.
Never charge defective or deformed
batteries.
The mains voltage and mains frequency
must correspond to the information on the
identification plate on the bottom of the
charger and the information contained in
the section "Technical specifications"
( 19.).
Do not open the charger.
Disconnect the mains plug after use and
make sure that the charger is kept out of
the reach of children.
Protect the charger from
humidity and wetness.
Always store the charger in a
closed and dry place.
Store the charger at a
temperature of between +5°C and +40°C
only.
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