Safety; Safe Operating Practices; Before Operating - Toro 07264 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.
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