Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 74919TE Operator's Manual

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO
5395:2013.
Improperly using or maintaining the machine 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

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
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 controls and the proper use of
the equipment.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
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Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
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Do not carry passengers.
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All drivers should seek and obtain professional and
practical instruction. Such instruction should emphasize:
– the need for care and concentration when working
with ride-on machines;
– control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will
not be regained by the application of the control
levers. The main reasons for loss of control are:
◊ insufficient wheel grip, especially on wet grass;
◊ being driven too fast;
◊ inadequate braking;
◊ the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
◊ lack of awareness of the effect of ground
conditions, especially slopes;
◊ incorrect hitching and load distribution.
Preparation
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by
the machine.
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Replace worn or damaged silencers.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts, and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
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On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade
can cause other blades to rotate.
Operation
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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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Be alert, slow down and use caution when making turns.
Look behind and to the side before changing directions.
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Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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While mowing, always wear substantial, slip-resistant
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade
attachment clutches and shift into neutral.
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Do not use on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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Remember that there is no such thing as a safe slope.
Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard
against overturning:
– Do not stop or start suddenly when on a slope;
– Use slow speeds on slopes and during tight turns;
– Stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards;
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Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
– Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
– Limit loads to those you can safely control.
– Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
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Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
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Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other
than grass.
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When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
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Never operate the machine with damaged guards or
without safety protective devices in place.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed can
increase the hazard of personal injury.
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Before leaving the operator's position:
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments;
– Change into neutral and set the parking brake;
– Stop the engine and remove the key.
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