Safety; General Safety; Slope Safety - Toro TX 1000 Operator's Manual

Safety

DANGER
There may be buried utility 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 (Call
1100 for the nationwide marking service).

General Safety

Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
injury or death.
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Do not carry a load with the arms raised; always
carry loads close to the ground.
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Have the property or work area marked for buried
lines and other objects, and do not dig in marked
areas.
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Read and understand the content of this Operator's
Manual before starting the engine.
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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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Never allow children or untrained people to
operate the machine.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the moving
components and attachments.
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Do not operate the machine without the guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
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Keep bystanders and pets a safe distance away
from the machine.
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Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and remove
the key before servicing, fueling, or unclogging
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.

Slope Safety

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Operate the machine up and down slopes with
the heavy end of the machine uphill. Weight
distribution changes with attachments. An empty
bucket makes the rear of the machine the heavy
end, and a full bucket makes the front of the
machine the heavy end. Most other attachments
make the front of machine the heavy end.
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Raising the loader arms on a slope affects the
stability of the machine. Keep the loader arms in
the lowered position when on slopes.
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. Operating the machine on any
slope or uneven terrain requires extra caution.
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Establish your own procedures and rules for
operating on slopes. These procedures must
include surveying the site to determine which
slopes are safe for machine operation. Always
use common sense and good judgment when
performing this survey.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Ground
conditions can affect the stability of the machine.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the
machine loses traction, proceed slowly, straight
down the slope.
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Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn
slowly and keep the heavy end of the machine
uphill.
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Keep all movements on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction.
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If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a
slope, do not do it.
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Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, as uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
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Use caution when operating on wet surfaces.
Reduced traction could cause sliding.
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Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, or bodies of water. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel or
track goes over the edge or the edge caves in.
Maintain a safe distance between the machine
and any hazard.
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Do not remove or add attachments on a slope.
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Do not park the machine on a hillside or slope.
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