Safety; Safe Operating Practices; Before Operating - Toro 07277 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.
Supervisors, operators, and service persons should be
familiar with the following standards and publications
(the material may be obtained from the address shown):
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code:
ANSI/NFPA 30
• National Fire Protection Association:
ANSI/NFPA #505; Powered Industrial Trucks,
National Fire Prevention Association, Barrymarch
Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 U.S.A.
• ANSI/ASME B56.8 Personal Burden Carriers
American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430
Broadway, New York, New York 10018 U.S.A.
• SAE J2258 Light Utility Vehicle
SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive,
Warrendale, PA 15096-0001 U.S.A.
• ANSI/UL 558; Internal Combustion Engine
Powered Industrial Trucks
American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430
Broadway, New York, New York 10018 U.S.A.
or
Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Road,
Northbrook, Illinois 60062 U.S.A.

Safe Operating Practices

The Workman is an off-highway vehicle only
and is not designed, equipped, or manufactured
for use on public streets, roads, or highways.
Supervisor's Responsibilities
• Make sure that operators are thoroughly trained and
familiar with the Operator's Manual and all labels on
the vehicle.
• Be sure to establish your own special procedures and
work rules for unusual operating conditions (e.g.
slopes too steep for vehicle operation).

Before Operating

• Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual.
• Never allow children to operate the vehicle. Anyone
who operates the vehicle should have a motor
vehicle license.
• Never allow other adults to operate the vehicle
without first reading and understanding the Operator's
Manual. Only trained and authorized persons should
operate this vehicle. Make sure that all operators
are physically and mentally capable of operating the
vehicle.
• This vehicle is designed to carry only you, the
operator, and one passenger in the seat provided by
the manufacturer. Never carry any other passengers
on the vehicle.
• Never operate the vehicle when under the influence
of drugs or alcohol. Even prescription drugs and
cold medicines can cause drowsiness.
• Do not drive the vehicle when you are tired. Be sure
to take occasional breaks. It is very important that
you stay alert at all times.
• Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the engine quickly.
• 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.
• Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
the machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes
or sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or
jewelry which could get caught in moving parts and
cause personal injury.
• Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants and a
helmet is advisable and required by some local safety
and insurance regulations.
• Avoid driving when it is dark, especially in unfamiliar
areas. If you must drive when it is dark, be sure
to drive cautiously, use the headlights, and even
consider adding additional lights.
• Be extremely careful when operating around people.
Always be aware of where bystanders might be.
• Before operating the vehicle, always check the
designated areas of the vehicle that are stated in the
pre-starting section of this manual. If something
is wrong, do not use the vehicle. Make sure that
the problem is corrected before the vehicle or
attachment is operated.
• Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it carefully.
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