Toro Mower Safety - Toro 04383 Operator's Manual

• Disconnect battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the
positive last. Reconnect positive first and negative
last.
• Use care when checking the reels. Wrap the reels or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
• Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,
away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before
connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear
protective clothing and use insulated tools.

Toro Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products or other safety information that you must
know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
Operation
• Know how to stop the engine quickly.
• Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate the
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, or
sneakers. Wearing safety shoes and long pants is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
• The operator must be skilled and trained in how to
drive on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or
hills may cause loss of control and cause the vehicle
to tip or roll, possibly resulting in personal injury
or death.
• Handle fuel carefully. Wipe up any spills.
• Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine
• Before attempting to start the engine, sit on the seat,
depress the lift pedal, and release it to ensure the
cutting units disengaged. Verify that the traction
system is in neutral and the parking brake is set.
• Using the machine demands attention. To prevent
loss of control:
– Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks,
or other hazards.
– Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid
sudden stops and starts.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing
roads. Always yield the right-of-way.
– Apply the service brakes when going downhill to
keep forward speed slow and to maintain control
of the machine.
• The grass baskets must be in place during operation
of the reels or thatchers for maximum safety. Shut
the engine off before emptying the baskets.
• Raise the cutting units when driving from one work
area to another.
• Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe
while the engine is running or soon after it has
stopped because these areas could be hot enough
to cause burns.
• Stay clear of the rotating screen at the side of the
engine to prevent direct contact with your body or
clothing.
• If the engine stalls or loses headway and cannot make
it to the top of a slope, do not turn the machine
around. Always back slowly, straight down the slope.
• Before getting off of the seat, move the functional
control lever to neutral (N), raise the cutting units
and wait for the reels to stop spinning. Set the
parking brake. Stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
• Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop
suddenly when traveling uphill or downhill.
• The operator must be skilled and trained in how to
drive on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or
hills may cause loss of control and cause the machine
to tip or roll, possibly resulting in personal injury
or death.
• If the engine stalls or loses headway and cannot make
it to the top of a slope, do not turn the machine
around. Always back slowly, straight down the slope.
• When a person or pet appears unexpectedly in or
near the mowing area, stop mowing. Careless
operation, combined with terrain angles, ricochets,
or improperly positioned guards can lead to thrown
object injuries. Do not resume mowing until the
area is cleared.
• If the machine is equipped with an optional ROPS
(Roll Over Protection System), always use the seat
belt when operating the machine.
• Before getting off of the seat, move the functional
control lever to neutral (N), raise the cutting units
and wait for the reels to stop spinning. Set the
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