Bolens 190-758 manual Important Safe Operation Practices, General Operation

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS 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 MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- HEED ITS WARNING.

Danger: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

1. GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual before attempting to attach and operate your tiller. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.

•Only allow responsible adults familiar with both the tiller and tractor instructions to operate the machine. Know controls and how to stop the machine quickly.

•Do not put hands or feet under or near rotating parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. which could become caught in the tiller tines. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people and pets before tilling. Stop machine if anyone enters area.

•Never carry passengers. Only the operator should ride on the unit and only ride in the seat.

•Disengage tiller before shifting into reverse and backing up. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

•Slow down before turning. Operate the tractor smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

•Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage attachment, place transmission in neutral, set park brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

•Raise and disengage tiller before making sharp turns. Leaving tiller lowered and engage may adversely offset steering/control of machine.

•Disengage tiller when not tilling.

•Stop engine and wait until tiller comes to a complete stop before making any repairs, adjusting or removing any rocks or debris.

•Till only in good daylight or good artificial light.

•Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

•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, because the unit could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The unit must be pushed manually to load or unload properly.

•Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close- fitting slacks and shirts. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.

•Check overhead clearance carefully before driving under power lines, wires, bridges or low hanging tree branches, before entering or leaving buildings, or in any other situation where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury.

•Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the brake pedal, and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.

2.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 or 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.

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