Oleo-Mac APACHE 92 EVO, Operator'S Manual

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2. WORK SAFETY AND HEALTH
Riding mowers models 92 EVO and 92 EVO 4x4 under the brand name CROSSJET are manufactured
according to valid European safety norms. The mower's manufacturer confirms this fact in the Statement
of compliance, which is included at the end of this user's manual ( 10).
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 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 ( 2.4).
! Do not remove safety stickers or labels from the mower.
! 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.
! Always turn off the mowing deck and engine and take the key out of the ignition, when:
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you are cleaning the mower
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you are removing accumulated grass from the mowing deck
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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
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the mower is vibrating with unusual force and it is necessary to identify the cause of the vibrations
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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 ( 1.4) are
closely related to the requirements 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 these elements are working
correctly.