Bolens 112-413R352 - Manual (Page 9)

Rear
Deflector
FIGURE 12.
CONTROLS
Starter
FIGUREIS.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
A WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper han­
dle of the mower. See figure 13. The blade control
handle must be depressed in order to operate the
unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
A
WARNING: The blade will be rotating
whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the side of the upper
handle. It is used to regulate the engine speed.
A
WARNING: The throttle control cannot be
used to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle.
See figure 13. Stand behind the unit in the operating
position to start the unit.
ATTACHING BAG TO MOWER
Lift the rear deflector on the mower. Place the loops
on the grass catcher frame over the pins on the back
-^-of the mower. See figure 12. Release the rear deflec­
tor. Turn the locking lever to the locked position to
secure the rear deflector (hardtop grass bags only).
See figure 12, inset.
To remove the grass catcher, turn the locking lever to
the unlocked position and lift the rear deflector on the
mower. Lift the grass catcher up, over the pins on the
back of the mower. Release the deflector.
OPERATION
T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F I N J U R Y . D O N O T
O P E R A T E MO W E R U N LE S S R E A R T R A I L I N G
S H I E L D A N D T H I S G UA RD O R E N T I R E
G R A S S C A T C H E R I S I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E .
FIGURE 14.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 14.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in for­
eign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can resuit in severe eye damage.
Aiways wear safety giasses or eye
shieids. We recommend wide vision
safety mask for over spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheeis in a iow cutting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position until it is determined
which height is best for your lawn. See cutting height
adjustment section.