Cub Cadet 182 Operator's Manual page 6

Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower
and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under watchful
care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and
down for small children.
4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
your vision of a child who may run into the mower.
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and
on the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.
Service
1. When servicing mower, use original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) 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
accessories.
4. Inspect lawn mower cord and extension cords periodically
and replace immediately, if damaged. Lawn mower cord
should be repaired by an authorized service dealer 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.
WARNING:
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
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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
equipment 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
disconnect 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.
14. Maintain or replace safety and instructional labels, as
necessary.
15. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,
or 140 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful
Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.