During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
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Do not carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and children out of the operating area.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
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Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause the machine to slide.
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Keep your hands and feet away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing.
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Stop the machine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before inspecting the
attachment after striking an object or if there is
an abnormal vibration in the machine. Make all
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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Disengage the drive to the cutting unit, shut
off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before adjusting the height of
cut (unless you can adjust it from the operating
position).
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Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Before you leave the operator's position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the power takeoff and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key (if
equipped).
– Wait for all movement to stop.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Use accessories, attachments, and replacement
parts approved by Toro only.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
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Do not remove any of the ROPS components from
the machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in an emergency.
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Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do
not contact them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace damaged ROPS components. Do not
repair or alter them.
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Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the
raised position.
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The ROPS is an integral safety device. Keep a
folding roll bar in the raised and locked position,
and use the seat belt when operating the machine
with the roll bar in the raised position.
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Lower a folding roll bar temporarily only when
necessary. Do not wear the seat belt when the
roll bar is folded down.
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Be aware that there is no rollover protection when
a folded roll bar is in the down position.
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Check the area that you will be mowing and never
fold down a folding roll bar in areas where there
are slopes, drop-offs, or water.
Machines with Cabs
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The ROPS is an integral and effective safety
device.
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