Poulan XC1182B User Manual - Page 2

SAFETY RULES A CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE ITCANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. TRAINING: • Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure, or • Know the controls and how to stop quickly. Read this owner's manual and instructions furnished with attachments. • Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction. • Do not carry passengers. Do not mow when children and oth- ers are around. • Do not attempt to operate your vehicle or mower when not in the driver's seat. • Always get on or off your vehicle from the operator's left hand side. • The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment. PREPARATION: • Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting at a speed which could cause a skid. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs. • Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public highways. • Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never deliberately run vehicle or mower into or over any foreign objects. • Never shift gears until vehicle comes to a stop. • Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge chute, or near any moving parts while vehicle or mower is running. Always keep clear of discharge chute. • Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. - Use only approved drawbar hitch points. - Limit loads to those you can safely control. - Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. - Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in owner's manual. clothing that could get caught in moving parts. • Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. • Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.) which might be • When using any attachments, never direct discharge of mate- picked up and thrown. rial toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the vehicle while • Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start in operation. the engine. • Except for adjustments, do not operate engine if air cleaner or • Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable. cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed. Removal of - Use approved gasoline containers. such part could create a fire hazard. - Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline • Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running. Never fill tank indoors. Always clean up spilled gasoline. - Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors. • Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. engine; severe damage or injury may result. • When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows: - Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. - Shut the engine off when unclogging chute. - Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at fre- quent intervals. • Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not mow in OPERATION: reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after care- • Keep your eyes and mind on your vehicle, mower, and the area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you. • Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before ful observation of the entire area behind the mower. • Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condition, and keep safety devices in place and working. leaving the operator's position. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Disengage power to mower, stop the engine, and disconr.ect Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making an adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine components. • Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in use. • Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. Disengage the power take-off, lower the attachments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. • Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), is in safe working condition. • Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Do not clean product while engine is running. • Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust sys- tem. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire haza,- . Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. • Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject never across the face. • Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent to deterioration and wear. it should be checked frequently for bag replacement. Replacement bags should be checked to tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recom- changing direction on slopes. • While going up or down slopes, place gears'cift control levc., 7. in mendations or specifications. 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without str ping. A LOOK FOR SYMBOL -.0 POINT OUT IMPORTANT SkETY PRECAUTIONZ;. IT MEANS - ATTENTION!!! SaCOME ALERT!!! YOUR S- AFETY IS INVOLVED.