Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 68048 Operator's Manual

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or
owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential
for injury, comply with these safety instructions and
always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which
means Caution , Warning , or Danger —personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with the instruction may
result in personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

Training
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Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read or understand
the information, it is the owner's responsibility to explain
this material to them.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
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All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
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Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
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The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring people, or damage to
property.
Preparation
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Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses and
hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing, or jewelry
may get tangled in moving parts.
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Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects which can be contacted by the machine.
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Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
– Use only an approved container.
– Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
– Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
– Do not smoke.
– Never fuel or drain the machine indoors.
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Check that the operator presence controls, safety switches,
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate unless they are functioning properly.
Operation
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Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and
hidden hazards.
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Be sure all drives are in neutral before starting engine.
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Never operate without the shields, covers, or other guards
securely in place.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Stop the equipment and inspect the blades after striking
an object or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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Keep hands and feet away from the blade area.
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Do not operate the machine under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
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Use extreme care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
Maintenance and Storage
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Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning,
or repairing. Stop the machine, stop the engine, and
disconnect the spark-plug wire.
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Clean debris from the blades, drives, muffler, and engine
to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
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Let the engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
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Shut off the fuel while storing or transporting on trailers.
Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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Park the machine on level, hard ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service it.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware
tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
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