Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro TX 1000 Operator's Manual

Safety

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 symbol
means: Caution , Warning , or Danger —personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with the instruction may
result in personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet. Always
follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless gas that is fatal if inhaled.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
Training
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Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English, it is
the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
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All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
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Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
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The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other
people or property.
Preparation
DANGER
There may be buried power, gas, and/or telephone
lines in the work area. Digging into them may
cause a shock or an explosion.
Have the property or work area marked for buried
lines and do not dig in marked areas. Contact your
local marking service or utility company to have the
property marked (for example, in the US, call 811 or
in Australia, call 1100 for the nationwide marking
service).
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Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments you need to properly and safely perform the
job. Use only the accessories and attachments that are
approved by the manufacturer.
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Wear appropriate clothing including gloves, eye
protection, long pants, substantial slip-resistant footwear,
and hearing protection. Tie back long hair and do not
wear jewelry.
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Inspect the area where you will use the equipment and
remove all objects, such as rocks, toys, and wire, that the
, which
machine could throw.
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Use extra care when handling fuel. Fuel is flammable and
its vapors are explosive.
– Use only an approved container.
– Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
– Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
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Check that the operator's presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they are
functioning properly.
Operation
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Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
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Operate the machine only in good light, keeping away
from holes and hidden hazards.
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Ensure that all the drives are in neutral and the parking
brake is engaged before starting the engine. Start the
engine only from the operator's position.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Ensure to
travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the stability of the machine.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns, crossing
roads and sidewalks, and when changing directions on
slopes.
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Never operate the machine without the guards securely in
place. Ensure that all the interlocks are attached, adjusted,
and functioning properly.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Park the machine on a level surface, lower the implements,
disengage the auxiliary hydraulics, engage the parking
brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key before
leaving the operator's position for any reason.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the moving
attachments.
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Look behind and down before backing up to ensure that
the path is clear.
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Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders
away.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks.
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Do not operate the machine when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.