Bolens 707 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
Electric Lawn Mower
18" Rear Bagger
Model 707
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
(_ This symbol on the product's nameplate
TROY-BILT LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
means it is listed by
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
FORM NO. 769-00490
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
Content Page
Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3
Slope Gauge ................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking Instructions ...................................................................................... 7
Assembling Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................... 7
Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 8
Operating Your Lawn Mower ............................................................................. 9
Making Adjustments .......................................................................................... 11
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................... 12
Off-Season Storage ........................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 14
Parts List ............................................................................................................ 16
FINDINGMODELNUMBER
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new Lawn Mower. It will help you assemble, prepare
and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the
equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on
the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or
an authorized dealer.
You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit and looking at the rear of the deck. A
sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the
serial number of the equipment inthe space below.
(Model Number} (Serial Number)
_l__. ROY-BILT LLC
www.bolens.com 330-558-7220
• 866-840-6483,
P. O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND. OH 44136
Copy the model number here:
Copy the serial number here:
CALLINGCUSTOMERSUPPORT
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or
maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
Call 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please
have your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section
to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process
your call.
SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
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 inthis manual before attempting to oper-
ate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--
HEED ITS WARNING.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any
type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This 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.
When using electric lawnmowers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury. These basic precautions include the following:
11.
GENERALOPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place
for future and regular reference and for ordering 12.
replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them
quickly. 13.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this
machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a
parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction. 14.
5. To help avoid blade contact or athrown object injury, stay
in the operator zone behind the handles and keep
children and bystanders at least 75 feet from the machine
while it is in operation. Stop motor if anyone enters the
area.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and
other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or
thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury.
7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, 15.
avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction,
which may cause discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
8. Always wear proper eye protection while operating or
performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury
to the eyes.
9. Always use aface or dust mask if operating in a dusty
environment.
10. Dress Properly- Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber
gloves and footwear is recommended when working
outdoors.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
lawn mower. Receptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of
safety.
To prevent electric shock use only with a UL listed
extension cord set suitable for outdoor use, such as Type
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
Extension Cord - Make sure your extension cord set is in
good condition, is heavy enough to carry the current your
mower will draw, and is polarized (one blade of plug is
wider than the other). A 50' length of 12 AWG cord should
be used. A longer length or undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and
overheating.
To reduce the likelihood of disconnection of the lawn
mower from the extension cord set, be sure to use the
cord restraint provided as shown in the illustration below:
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.
Cord Restraint
Extension Cord
16.Homecircuit-Thismowershouldbeoperatedona15
AMPcircuit.Ifyouexperiencedifficultyinstarfingwitha
standard15AMPfuseorcircuitbreaker,contactyour
nearestauthorizedservicefacility.Donotuseahigher
ratedfuseorbreakerwithoutconsultingyourpower
company.
17.Donotabusethecordbypullingthemowerbythecord
oryankingittodisconnectitfromthereceptacle.Keep
cordfromheat,oil,andsharpedges.
18.Manyinjuriesoccurasaresultofthemowerbeingpulled
overthefootduringafallcausedbyslippingortripping.
Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeet,sandals,
slipperyorlightweight(e.g.canvas)shoes.Donothold
ontothemowerifyouarefalling;releasethehandle
immediately.
19.Neverpullthemowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walking.Ifyoumustbackthemowerawayfromawallor
obstructionfirstlookdownandbehindtoavoidtripping
andthenfollowthesesteps:
Stepbackfromthemowertofullyextendyourarms.
Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
Pullthemowerbackslowly,nomorethanhalfway
towardyou.
Repeatthesestepsasneeded.
20.Donotuselawnmowerforanyjobexceptthatforwhichit
isintended.Donotforcethelawnmower-Cutgrassata
rate,forwhichthemowerisdesigned,whichwillnot
sacrificetheperformanceorsafetyofthemachine.
21.Donotoperatethemowerwhileundertheinfluenceof
alcoholordrugs.
22.StayAlert-Donotoperatethemowerwhenyouare
tired.Watchwhatyouaredoing.Usecommonsense.
23.Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparfsorunderthe
cuttingdeck.Contactwiththebladecanamputatehands
andfeet.
24.Neverattempttomakeawheelorcuttingheight
adjustmentwhilethemotorisrunning.
25.Avoiddangerousenvironments-Neveroperatethe
mowerintherainorinwetordampgrass.
26.Mowonlyindaylightoringoodartificiallight.Walk,never
run.
27.Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor
roads.
28.Iftheequipmentshouldstarftovibrateabnormally,stop
themotorandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vibration
isgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
29.Stopthemotoraedwaituntilthebladecomestoa
completestopbeforeremovingthegrasscatcheror
uncloggingthechute.Thecuttingbladecontinuesto
rotateforafewsecondsafterthemotorisshutoff.Never
placeanypartofthebodyinthebladeareauntilyouare
surethebladehasstoppedrotating.
30.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,
dischargecover,grasscatcher,blade/motorcontrolor
othersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworking.
Neveroperatemowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.
Failuretodosocanresultinpersonalinjury.
31. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by
the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury.
32. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or
telephone 1-866-840-6483 for assistance and the name
of your nearest servicing dealer.
SlopeOperation
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. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.
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 blade/motor control handle
immediately, and the blade will stop rotating within 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.
Children
1. 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.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
Before and while moving backwards, look behind and
down for small children.
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.
2. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a
power mower. Children 14 years old and over should
read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by a parent.
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 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
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 blede
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Mower
blades are sharp and can cut, wrap the blede 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 parfs 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.
DoubleInsulatedLawnMower
Double insulation is a concept in the safety of electric lawn
mowers, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire
grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
Wherever there is electric current in the mower, there are two
complete sets of insulation to protect the user. All exposed
metal parfs are isolated from the internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation.
IMPORTANT:Servicing of a lawn mower with double
insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For repair service we suggest you
return the lawn mower to your nearest authorized
service dealer. Always use original factory replacement
parts when servicing.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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.
USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.
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