Toro Mower Safety - Toro 04384 Operator's Manual

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Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware
and hydraulic fittings tightened. Replace all worn or
damaged parts and decals.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and
fixed parts of the machine.
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On multi-reel machines, take care as rotating one reel can
cause other reels to rotate.
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Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key. Wait for all movement
to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
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Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives, mufflers,
and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage.
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Use jack stands to support components when required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
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Disconnect battery before making any repairs. Disconnect
the negative terminal first and the positive last. Reconnect
positive first and negative last.
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Use care when checking the reels. Wrap the reels or wear
gloves, and use caution when servicing them.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
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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.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
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Use full width ramps for loading machine into trailer or
truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,
or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed
down and outward from the machine.

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 referenced 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
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Know how to stop the engine quickly.
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Always wear substantial, slip-resistant 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.
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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.
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Handle fuel carefully. Wipe up any spills.
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Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Raise the cutting units when driving from one work area
to another.
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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.
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Before getting off of the seat, move the functional control
lever to neutral (N), lower 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.
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Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop suddenly
when traveling uphill or downhill.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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