Toro Greensmaster Flex 21 Service Manual page 5

Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions
Although hazard control and accident prevention par-
tially are dependent upon the design and configuration
of the machine, these factors are also dependent upon
the awareness, concern, and proper training of the per-
sonnel involved in the operation, transport, mainte-
nance, 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
1. Operate the machine only after reading and under-
standing the contents of this manual. A replacement
manual is available on the internet at www.toro.com or
by sending the complete model and serial number to:
The Toro Company
Attn. Technical Publications
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420–1196
2. Never allow children to operate the machine or allow
adults to operate it without proper instructions.
3. Become familiar with the controls, and know how to
stop the engine quickly.
4. Keep all shields, safety devices, and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device, or decal is malfunctioning, il-
legible, or damaged, repair or replace it before operating
the machine.
5. Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate ma-
chine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or sneakers.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing which could get caught
in moving parts and cause personal injury.
6. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
and a helmet is advisable and required by some local
safety and insurance regulations.
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Maintenance and Service
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
WARNING
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
7. Ensure work area is clear of objects which might be
picked up and thrown by the reel.
8. Keep everyone, especially children and pets away
from the areas of operation.
9. Since gasoline is highly flammable; handle it careful-
ly.
A. Use an approved gasoline container.
B. Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine is
hot or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and no higher than to the
bottom of filter screen. Do not overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
F. Fuel may leak from filler neck when mower is
tilted for servicing if tank is over filled.
10.Check the safety interlock switch daily for proper op-
eration; see Component Testing in Chapter 5 – Electri-
cal System. If a switch should malfunction, replace the
switch before operating machine. (After every two
years, replace the interlock switch in the safety system,
whether it is working properly or not.)
Chapter 1
Safety
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Safety