Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 04356 Operator's Manual

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Toro
Distributor or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on
the product.
Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No:
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.

Safety

This machine meets or exceeds the B71.4 1999
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute, in effect at time of production, when 40 lb. of
ballast is added to the rear wheel.
Note: The addition of attachments made by other
manufacturers that do not meet American National
Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance
of this machine.
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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
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—"personal
safety instruction." Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.4—1999.
Training
Read the Operator's Manual and other training material.
If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it
is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to
them.
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
Never let children or untrained people operate or
service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself,
other people or property.
Preparation
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or
jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which
can be thrown by the machine.
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