Safety Instructions; Before Operating; While Operating - Toro GreensPro 1200 Service Manual

Safety Instructions

GreensPro 1200 machines have been tested and
certified by Toro for compliance with existing safety
standards and specifications. Although hazard control
and accident prevention are partially dependent upon
the design and configuration of the machine, these
factors are also dependent upon the awareness,
concern, and proper training of the personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage

Before Operating

1. Operate the machine only after reviewing and
understanding the contents of the Operator's Manual. A
replacement Operator's Manual is available on the
internet at www.toro.com.
2. Never allow children to operate the machine or allow
adults to operate it without proper instructions.
3. Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the machine and engine quickly.
4. Keep all shields, safety devices, and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device, or decal is malfunctioning,
illegible, or damaged, repair or replace it before
operating the machine.
5. Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, or
sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, which
could get caught in moving parts and cause personal
injury.

While Operating

1. Do not run the engine in a confined area without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous
and could be deadly.
2. Always stand behind the machine when starting the
engine. Always sit in the operator's seat when
operating the machine.
3. To start the engine:
a. Open fuel shutoff valve. Make sure spark plug
wire is connected to spark plug.
b. Move on/off switch to ON position. Set choke to
full choke position (cold start) and throttle to half
throttle.
c. Pull starter cord to start engine.
Safety
of the machine. Improper use or maintenance of the
machine can result in injury or death. To reduce the
potential for injury or death, comply with the following
safety instructions.
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
6. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants,
ear protection, and a hard hat is advisable and required
by some local safety and insurance regulations.
7. Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away
from the areas of operation.
8. Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it
carefully.
a. Use an approved gasoline container.
b. Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine is
hot or running.
c. Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors.
e. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
f. Do not fill fuel tank higher than to the bottom of
fuel tank insert. Fuel may leak from filler neck when
machine is tilted for servicing if tank is overfilled.
4. To stop the engine:
a. Reduce engine speed to SLOW.
b. Move on/off switch to OFF position to stop
engine.
5. Do not touch engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe while
engine is running or soon after it has stopped, because
these areas are hot enough to cause burns.
6. Whenever machine is left unattended, park machine
on a level surface and be sure engine is stopped.
7. Close fuel shutoff valve if machine is not to be used
for an extended period of time. Also, close fuel shutoff
valve if machine is to be transported.
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