2. WORK SAFETY AND HEALTH
Riding mowers models GC 92 4x4 or GC 110 4x4 or GC 132 4x4 under the brand name GOLIATH 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 fingers, 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 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 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 vibration with unusual force and it is necessary to identify the cause of the vibrations
you are repairing the motor 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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