General Safety Instructions; Before Using The Machine - Meccanica Benassi DAYTONA 2WD Manual De Usuario

2. WORK SAFETY AND HEALTH
Riding mowers models DAYTONA 2WD and DAYTONA 4WD are manufactured according to valid
European safety norms. The machine's manufacturer confirms this fact in the Statement of
compliance, which is included at the end of this user's manual.
If this machine is used properly and according to the user's manual, it is very safe.
In the event that work safety is not adhered to and all warnings in this manual
are not respected, this riding mower may cut off hands, legs or deflect objects and
so may cause serious injury or death to persons, damage or destructions of the
machine or one of its parts or accessories.
2.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The person primarily responsible for their own safety and the safety of others during the operation of the
riding mower is its user. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for the injury of persons or damage
to the machine and ecological damage resulting from the machine not being used and operated in
accordance with all safety instructions included in this user's manual.

2.1.1 General safety instructions

! This machine may only be driven by a person over 18 years of age that has read this user's manual.
! The user of the machine is responsible for the safety of persons in the vicinity of the working area of
the machine.
! It is not permitted to perform any technical modifications to the machine and its accessories. Unauthorised
modifications may lead to hazardous work safety conditions and void the warranty.
! Adhere to all requirements relating to fire safety (
! Do not remove safety stickers or labels from the machine.
! Do not stay in the vicinity of the machine or under it, if it is lifted and is not sufficiently secured against
falling or tipping over in the lifted position.
! Always turn off the mowing deck and engine and take the key out of the ignition, when:
} you are cleaning the machine
} you are removing accumulated grass from the mowing deck
} you have driven over a foreign object and it is necessary to check whether the machine has been damaged
or it is necessary to remedy the damage
} the machine is vibrating with unusual force and it is necessary to identify the cause of the vibrations
} you are repairing the engine or other moving parts (also disconnect cables from the spark plugs)

2.1.2 Before using the machine

! Do not use the riding mower if it is damaged or if any of its protective elements are missing. All covers
and other protective elements must always be in their place. Therefore, do not remove or put out of
operation any of the machine's protective elements. Regularly check that these elements are working
correctly.
! Do not work with the machine after consuming alcohol, drugs or medication affecting your perception.
! Do not work with the machine if you suffer from dizziness, fainting or if you are weakened or distracted
in any other way.
! Before putting the machine into operation thoroughly learn about all the control elements and ensure
that you can control them in such a way that if necessary you can immediately stop or turn off the
engine.
! Do not adjust the engine regulator or the engine speed limiter.
! Before you start working with the machine, remove from the surface of the area you will be mowing, all
stones, pieces of wood, wire, bones, fallen branches and other items, which could be deflected during
the mowing process.
! Remove all defects before further use. Before starting work thoroughly check that the belts are
tensioned, the blades are sharp and that the area inside the mowing deck is clear.
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