Bolens 190756 - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SA -ETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSON­
AL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE AHEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR U JIT. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL— A HEED ITS WARNING.
DANGER:
This cutting machine is ;apahle of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe
the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in 1he manual
before attempting to attach and operate your tiller Keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference and f< r ordering
repiacement parts.
2. Only allow responsible adults familiar with both tha tiller and
tractor instructions to operate the machine. Know c mtrols and
how to stop the machine quickly.
3. Do not put hands or feet under or near rotating ( arts. Keep
clear of tiller tines at all times.
4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. which
could become caught in the tiller tines. Always v»ear safety
glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign ot jects.
5. Be sure the area is clear of other people and pets before tilling.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
6. Never carry passengers. Only the operator should ide on the
unit and only ride in the seat.
7. Disengage tiller before shifting into reverse and tacking up.
Always look down and behind before and while back ng.
8. Slow down before turning. Operate the tractor smot thiy. Avoid
erratic operation and excessive speed.
9. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage
attachment, place transmission in neutral, set park jrake, stop
engine and remove key before dismounting.
A. Raise and disengage tiller before making sharp turns.
Leaving tiller lowered and engage may adversely offset
steering/control of machine.
10. Disengage tiller when not tilling.
II. Stop engine and wait until tiller comes to a con píete stop
before making any repairs, adjusting or removing any rocks or
debris.
12. Till only in daylight or good artificial light.
13. Do not operate the machine while under the influer ce of alco­
hol or drugs.
14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing ro sdways.
15. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up or down a
ramp onto a trailer or truck under power, becau ¡e the unit
could tip over, causing serious personal injury. Th( unit must
be pushed manually to load or unload properly.
16. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fil ting slacks
and shirts. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or je\/elry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a mit in bare
feet, sandals, or sneakers.
17. Check overhead clearance carefully before driving u ider power
lines, wires, bridges or low hanging tree brand es, before
entering or leaving buildings, or in any other situé tion where
the operator may be struck or pulled from the i nit, which
could result in serious injury.
18. Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly dspress the
brake pedal, and shift into neutral before attempting to start
engine.
11. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over
accidents which can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes
require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope o if you feel
uneasy on it, do not till on it.
DO:
Till up and down slopes, not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps and objects hidden under the soil
(e.g. rocks). Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
Use slow speed. Choose a low enough gear so that you will not
have to stop or shift while on the slope. Always keep tractor in gear
when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking
action.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make
sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or brak­
ing could cause the front of the machine to lift.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disen­
gage tiller and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
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 15° as shown on the slope gauge,
do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.
DO NOT:
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and
gradually downhill, if possible.
Do not operate unit near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. A
wheel over the edge or an edge caving in could cause sudden over­
turn.
Do not operate tractor on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
ground.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the pres­
ence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and
the tilling activity. Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the tilling area and in watchful care of an
adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
3. Before and when backing, look behind and
down for small chil­
dren.
4. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured
or interfere with the safe machine operation.
5. Never allow children to operate the machine.
6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees
or other objects that may obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are
flammable and vapors are explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
Do not smoke.
c. Never refuel the machine indoors.
d. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, or spark, such as a water heater,
space heater, clothes dryer and the like.
2. Never run a machine inside a closed area.
3. Check frequently and keep nuts and bolts tight and keep equip­
ment in safe working condition.