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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.
Before Operating
• Read and understand the contents of this Operator's
Manual before operating the machine. Become
familiar with all of the controls and know how to
stop quickly.
• 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.
While Operating
• 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.
• This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A)
at the operator position. Hearing protection is
recommended for prolonged exposure to reduce the
potential of permanent hearing damage.
• 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.
– Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek, or
other hazard.
– Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and
when turning on hillsides.
– Avoid sudden starts and stops.
– Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure
that no one is behind the machine.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
• Stay away from the discharge opening when the
machine is operating. Keep all bystanders away from
the discharge opening and don't direct discharge
toward bystanders.
• If the engine stalls or the machine 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.
• Do not take an injury risk! When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area,
stop operation. Careless operation, combined with
terrain angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned
guards can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not
resume operation until the area is cleared.
• Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do
not operate the machine; seek shelter.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine
is running or soon after it is stopped. These areas
could be hot enough to cause a burn.
Maintenance
• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
accidental starting of the engine when servicing,
adjusting, or storing the machine.
• Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. If major repairs are
ever needed or assistance is desired, contact an
Authorized Toro Distributor.
• To reduce a potential fire hazard, keep the engine free
of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations
of dirt. Never wash a warm engine or any electrical
parts with water.
• Be sure that the machine is in safe operating
condition by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
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