Snapper RPX102 Manual Do Utilizador página 63

2. WORK SAFETY AND HEALTH
This riding mower is designed and built in accordance with international norms and regulations that are valid for the production
of such machines. Electrical elements conform to international regulations for protection against dangerous contact voltage. All
electrical elements either have the respective protection class prescribed by norms or are located in enclosed areas that by their
cover meet the directives of these norms.
If this mower 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 mower 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 mower and ecological damage resulting from the
mower not being used and operated in accordance with all safety instructions included in this user's manual.
2.1.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
! This mower may only be driven by a person over 18 years of age that has read this user's manual. The machine must never be
operated by unauthorised persons, who have not read the user's manual and who are not able to correctly and safely control the
machine.
! The user of the mower is responsible for the safety of persons in the vicinity of the work area of the mower.
! It is not permitted to perform any technical modifications to the mower and its accessories without the manufacturer's written
consent. 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 mower. Check that they are in their proper locations.
! Do not stay in the vicinity of the mower or under it, if it is lifted and is not sufficiently secured against falling or tipping over in the
lifted position.
! The components of the grass catcher are subject to strain and may suffer damage, the function of the grass catcher may deteriorate
and contents may fall out of it. Therefore, regularly perform an inspection according to the recommendations provided in this user
s manual.
! Always turn off the mowing deck and engine and take the key out of the ignition, when:
- you are cleaning the mower
- you are removing accumulated grass from the mowing deck
- you have driven over a foreign object and it is necessary to check whether the mower has been damaged or it is necessary to
remedy the damage
- the mower 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 CLOTHING AND PROTECTIVE AIDS OF THE DRIVER
! When operating the mower, always use appropriate work attire. Never wear loose clothing and short pants.
! When operating the mower, always wear firm, closed footwear, ideally with non-slip soles. Never operate the mower when wearing
sandals or barefoot.
! Noise and vibration values at the location of the operator provided in this manual (
of directives EU 2003/10/ES (exposure to noise) and 2002/44/ES (exposure to vibrations), that regulate the conditions for use
of personal protective aids against noise and vibrations and also the reduction of exposure time of the operator by means of
appropriate work breaks. The mower manufacturer recommends always using hearing protection when operating the mower. Not
adhering to these instructions may result in permanent health damage!
2.1.3 BEFORE USING THE MOWER
! 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 mower's protective elements.
! Regularly check that protection devices and safety elements work properly.
! Do not work with the mower after consuming alcohol, drugs or medication affecting your perception.
! Do not work with the mower if you suffer from dizziness, fainting or if you are weakened or distracted in any other way.
! Before putting the mower 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 mower, 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.
! Remedy 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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1.4) are closely related to the requirements