General Safety Instructions; Before Using The Machine - EMAK EF 92S/13H Manual Del Usuario

2. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
CHALLENGE brand AJ92 self-propelled mowers are manufactured according to applicable European
safety norms. The manufacturer confirms this in the Declaration of Compliance included at the end
of this manual ( 10).
If this machine is used properly and according to the manual, it is very safe.
If the user does not adhere to work safety and does not heed the warnings in this
manual, this self-propelled lawn mower can sever a hand or a foot, or even hurl
objects, leading to serious personal injury or death, damage or destruction of the
machine, or of some of its parts or accessories.
2.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The user bears primary responsibility for his or her own safety and that of other people during operation
of the mower. The machine's manufacturer bears no responsibility for personal injury, damage to the
machine or ecological damage caused by use and operation not in keeping with all safety instructions
given in this manual.

2.1.1 General safety instructions

! This machine may be operated only by persons 18 years or older who are familiar with this user
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 machine is responsible for the safety of persons present in the machine's operating
area.
! It is prohibited to perform any technical modifications without prior written consent of the manufacturer.
Unauthorized modifications may lead to hazardous working conditions and void the warranty.
! Adhere to all fire safety regulations (
! Do not remove the safety stickers and labels from the machine. Check that they are in their proper
locations.
! Do not go near or underneath the machine if it has been raised and is not sufficiently secured against
falling or overturning.
! Subjecting components of the grass catcher to stress can damage them, reduce their function or cause
objects to fall out of the catcher. Therefore, check them regularly according to the recommendations
in this manual.
! Always switch off the mowing mechanism and the engine and remove the key from the ignition when:
cleaning the machine
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unclogging the mowing mechanism
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checking the machine for damage or repairing it after driving over a foreign object
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checking for the cause of excessive vibration
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repairing the engine or other movable parts (also disconnect the ignition cable)
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2.1.2 Before using the machine

! Do not use the machine if it is damaged or missing safety equipment. All protective covers and safety
elements must be in place at all times. Do not remove or disable any safety devices.
! Regularly check that protection devices and safety elements work properly.
! Do not use the machine when under the influence of alcohol, medication or narcotics.
! Do not work with the machine if you suffer dizziness or fainting, or if you are otherwise weakened or
unable to concentrate.
! Before operating the machine, thoroughly familiarize yourself with all the controls and master their
operation so that, if necessary, you can immediately stop the machine or shut off its engine.
! Do not change the settings of the engine regulator or engine speed limiter.
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