Power, Gas, And/Or Telephone Lines May Be Buried; In The Work Area. A Shock Or Explosion May Occur If; You Dig Into Them; Mark The Property Or Work Area For Buried Lines - 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 those in the
traction unit Operator's Manual . Always pay attention to
the safety-alert symbol, which means Caution , Warning ,
or Danger —personal safety instruction. Failure to
comply with the instruction may result in personal injury
or death.
WARNING

Power, gas, and/or telephone lines may be buried

in the work area. A shock or explosion may occur if

you dig into them.

Mark the property or work area for buried lines

and do not dig in marked areas. Contact your local

marking service or utility company to mark the

property (for example, in the United States, call 811

for the nationwide marking service).

WARNING
When the engine is off, attachments in the raised
position can gradually lower. Someone nearby may
be pinned or injured by the attachment as it lowers.
Always lower the attachment lift each time you shut
off the machine.
WARNING
If you step off the platform with the load raised, the
machine could tip forward. Someone nearby may
be pinned or injured.
Lower the load before stepping off the platform.
WARNING
When going up or down hill, the machine could
overturn if the heavy end is toward the downhill
side. Someone may be pinned or seriously injured
by the machine if it overturns.
Operate up and down slopes with the heavy end of
the machine uphill. This attachment will make the
front end heavy.
WARNING
If the bucket is not kept level while lifting, the load
could be inadvertently dumped on you, causing
injury.
When lifting the bucket, tilt it forward to keep it
level and prevent it from spilling backward.
WARNING
If you do not fully seat the attachment-locking pins
in the holes of the attachment-mount plate, the
attachment could fall off the traction unit, severely
injuring you or bystanders.
• Ensure that you fully seat the attachment-locking
pins through the holes in the attachment-mount
plate before lifting the attachment.
• Ensure that the attachment-mount plate is
free of any dirt or debris that may hinder the
connection of the traction unit to the attachment.
• Refer to the Operator's Manual of your
traction unit for detailed information on safely
connecting an attachment to your traction unit.

General Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI and ISO standards.
Preparation
•
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running, except when specifically recommended by
Toro.
•
The operation of any powered machine can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes. Always wear
eye protection during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair.
Operation
•
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
•
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
•
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, thoroughly
inspect the attachment for any damage, and repair the
damage before starting and operating the attachment.
•
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
•
Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position
and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
•
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine
and ensure that all moving parts have stopped.
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