Save These Instructions - Cub Cadet 182 Operator's Manual

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Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
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out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failure to comply with
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
Slope Operation:
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents
which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires
extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
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 degrees, do
not mow it.
Do:
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your bal-
ance, release the motor/blade control handle immediately,
and the blade will stop rotating within three (3) seconds.
Do Not:
1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you
could lose your footing or balance.
2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on
the slope gauge.
3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
Service
1. When servicing use only identical replacement parts listed
in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original
equipment specifications may lead to improper performance
and compromise safety!"
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
power cord when not in use and to prevent unintended
starting.
3. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-
sories.
4. Inspect lawn mower cord and extension cords periodically
and replace immediately, if damaged. Lawn mower cord
should be repaired by an authorized service facility only.
5. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
6. To reduce a fire hazard, keep the motor free of grass, leaves
and debris build-up.
7. Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for
damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and worn) Replace blade with
the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) blade only,
listed in this manual.
8. Maintain your mower with care — Keep mower blade sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Mower blades
are sharp and can cut, wrap the blade or wear gloves and
use extra caution when servicing them.
9. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
10. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
11. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and discon-
nect the power cord. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage. Repair the damage before operating the mower.
12. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail
shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety
protection, frequently check components and replace
immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (OEM)
parts only, listed in this manual.
13. When not in use, store lawn mower indoors in a dry area,
locked-up and/or out of the reach of children.

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