Safe Operating Practices - Toro 07253TC Operator's Manual

New York, New York 10018 U. S. A.
or
Underwriters Laboratories
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062 U.S.A.
WARNING
The Workman is an off-highway vehicle only and is
not designed, equipped, or manufactured for use on
public streets, roads, or highways.

Safe Operating Practices

Supervisor's Responsibilities
• Make sure that operators are thoroughly trained
and familiar with the operator's manual and all
labels on the vehicle.
• Be sure to establish your own special procedures
and work rules for unusual operating conditions
(e.g., slopes too steep for vehicle operation).
Before Operating
• Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual.
• Never allow children to operate the vehicle.
Anyone who operates the vehicle should have a
motor vehicle license.
• Never allow other adults to operate the vehicle
without first reading and understanding the
Operator's Manual. Only trained and authorized
persons should operate this vehicle. Make sure
that all operators are physically and mentally
capable of operating the vehicle.
• This vehicle is designed to carry only you, the
operator, and one passenger in the seat provided
by the manufacturer. Never carry any other
passengers on the vehicle.
• Never operate the vehicle when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol. Even prescription
drugs and cold medicines can cause drowsiness.
• Do not drive the vehicle when you are tired. Be
sure to take occasional breaks. It is very important
that you stay alert at all times.
• Become familiar with the controls and know how
to stop the engine quickly.
• Keep all shields, safety devices, and decals in
place. If a shield, safety device, or decal is
malfunctioning, illegible, or damaged, repair or
replace it before operating the machine.
• Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate the
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or
sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or
jewelry which could get caught in moving parts
and cause personal injury.
• Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
and a helmet is advisable and required by some
local safety and insurance regulations.
• Avoid driving when it is dark, especially in
unfamiliar areas. If you must drive when it is
dark, be sure to drive cautiously, use the
headlights, and even consider adding additional
lights.
• Be extremely careful when operating around
people. Always be aware of where bystanders
might be.
• Before operating the vehicle, always check the
designated areas of the vehicle that are stated in
the pre-starting section of this manual. If
something is wrong, do not use the vehicle. Make
sure that the problem is corrected before the
vehicle or attachment is operated.
• Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it
carefully.
– Use an approved gasoline container.
– Do not remove the cap from the fuel tank
when the engine is hot or running.
– Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors, and fill it to about
1 in. (25 mm) below the top of the tank ( the
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