Safety; Preparation; Operation - Toro 08766 Operator's Manual

4 Routing the Hydraulic Hoses .................................. 8
5 Checking the Hydraulic Fluid.................................. 8
Product Overview .........................................................10
Controls ...............................................................10
Operation ....................................................................10
Operating the Edger ...............................................10
Adjusting the Edger Blade Depth .............................10
Using the Alignment Guide .....................................11
Maintenance .................................................................12
Lubricating the Edger .............................................12
Changing the Edger Blade .......................................12
Storage ........................................................................13

Safety

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, and proper training
of the personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper
use or maintenance of the machine can result in injury
or death. To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.

Preparation

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Read and understand the contents of this Operator's
Manual and the Sand Pro Operator's Manual before
operating the machine. Become familiar with all of
the controls and know how to stop quickly. A free
replacement manual is available by sending the complete
Model and Serial Number to The Toro® Company,
8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota
55420-1196.
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Never allow children to operate the machine. Do
not allow adults to operate machine without proper
instruction. Only trained operators who have read this
manual should operate this machine.
•
Never operate the machine when under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
•
Keep all bystanders away from the operating area.
•
Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a shield,
safety device, or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or
replace it before operation is commenced. Also tighten
any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to ensure that the
machine is in safe operating condition.
•
Do not operate the machine while wearing sandals,
tennis shoes, sneakers, or shorts. Also, do not wear loose
fitting clothing which could get caught in moving parts.
Always wear long pants and substantial shoes. Wearing
safety glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet is advisable
and required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.

Operation

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Do not run the engine in a confined area without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
•
The maximum seating capacity is one person. Never
carry passengers.
•
Sit on the seat when starting the engine and operating
the machine.
•
Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:
- Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
- Drive slowly and watch for holes or other hidden
hazards.
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