Cub Cadet 182 Operator's Manual page 5

27. To reduce the likelihood of disconnection of the extension
cord set from the mower, be sure to use the cord restraint
provided as well as a modern, tightly fitting extension cord.
28. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this lawn mower has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized extension cord. The mower
plug will only fit into the polarized extension cord one way.
If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse
the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will
require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit
into the polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug,
extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any
way.
29. If extension cord is damaged in any manner during use,
disconnect extension cord from house receptacle before
unplugging mower.
30. Circuit Breaker/Fuses—The mower should be operated
on a 15 AMP or 20 AMP circuit. If difficulty in starting
is experienced with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit
breaker or the mower's built-in overload protection switch
frequently trips, contact your nearest authorized service
dealer. Do not use a higher rated circuit breaker or fuse
without consulting your power company.
31. Do not abuse the cord by pulling the mower by the cord or
yanking it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
32. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by
manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
33. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for
assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.
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 machine 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 balance, 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.
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