Bolens 2182 - Manual (Page 4)

4. Do not allow children to operate vehicle. Do not
allow adults to operate it without proper instruc­
tion. Only persons well acquainted with these
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use
your mower.
5. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-
fitting slacks and shirts to avoid entanglement in
the moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare
feet, sandals, or sneakers.
6. To prevent injury, do not carry passengers or give
rides. Keep children, pets and bystanders out of
the area while mowing. Only the operator should
ride on the unit and he/she shouid ride only in the
seat.
7. Check overhead clearance carefully before driv­
ing under power lines, guy wires, bridges or low
hanging tree branches; before entering or leaving
buiidings, or in any other situation where the
operator may be struck or pulled from the unit,
which could result in serious injury.
8. To maintain control of the unit and reduce the
possibility of upset or collision, operate the tractor
smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive
speed.
9. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets. Stop engine
when they are in the vicinity of your rrwwer.
Aithough the area of operation should be com­
pletely cleared of foreign objects, a small object
may have been overlooked and could be acciden­
tally thrown by the mower in any direction and
cause injury to you or a bystander.
10. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that
may be thrown from the machine in any direction.
11. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives,
walks or roads.
12. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into
neutral before attempting to start engine.
13. Before leaving the operator’s position, disengage
blades, place shift lever in neutral, engage park­
ing brake, shut engine off and remove key.
14. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Stay clear of the discharge opening at all
times as the rotating blade(s) can cause injury.
15. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop
engine before making any repairs or adjustments.
Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and keep the
wire(s) away from the plug(s) to prevent acciden­
tal starting.
16. Before attempting to unclog the mower or
discharge chute, stop the engine. The mower
blade(s) may continue to rotate for a few seconds
after the engine is shut off. Therefore, be sure
the blade(s) have stopped completely. Discon­
nect the spark plug wire(s) and keep the wire(s)
away from the plug(s) to prevent accidental start­
ing.
17. Disengage power to attachment(s) when trans­
porting or not in use.
18. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as
part of this manual to measure slopes before
operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the
slope is greater than IS'’ as shown on the slope
gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or
serious injury could result.
19. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Mow up and down face of steep slopes;
never across the face. Use extreme caution if it is
necessary to drive the tractor up an incline or
back the tractor down an incline because the front
of the tractor could lift and rapidly flip over back­
ward which could cause serious injury.
20. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to
prevent tipping or loss of control. Always keep
the tractor in low gear when going down steep
hills to take advantage of engine braking action.
Choose a low enough gear so that you will not
have to stop or shift while on the slope.
21. Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards which may cause the unit to tip over.
22. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
A. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
B. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
C. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
D. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in owner’s manual.
23. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near road­
ways.
24. When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone near vehicle while in operation.
25. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
A. Use approved fuel container.
B. Never remove cap or add fuel to a running or
hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors. Wipe up
spilled fuel. Always use original type vented
cap.