Safety; General Safety - Toro 2226 Operator's Manual

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Safety

Important:
This machine was manufactured
according to the appropriate regulatory standards.
Modifying this machine in any way may cause it
to be out of compliance with those standards and
with the instructions in this Operator's Manual.
Modifications to this machine should only be
made by only the manufacturer or an Authorized
Service Dealer.
Important:
Before operating in an area with
high-voltage lines or cables, contact a "One-Call
System Directory" service. In the USA, call 811
or your local utility company. If you do not know
your local utility company's phone number, call
the national number (USA and Canada only) at
1-888-258-0808. In Australia, call 1100 for the
nationwide marking service. Also, contact any
utility companies that are not participants of the
"One-Call System Directory" service. Please refer
to Drilling Near Utility Lines (page 6)
information.

General Safety

This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
•
Read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual before starting the engine.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
•
Keep bystanders and pets a safe distance away
from the machine.
•
Never allow children to operate the machine.
•
Stop the machine and shut off the engine before
servicing or fueling the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety-alert symbol, which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional safety information where
needed throughout this Operator's Manual.
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