Electrical Line Safety; Gas Line Safety; Communication Line Safety; Water Line Safety - Toro 25430 Operator's Manual

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Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks
or nozzles that eject high-pressure hydraulic fluid. Use
cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks; never use
your hands. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate skin and cause injury, requiring surgery within
a few hours by a qualified surgeon; otherwise, gangrene
may result.
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Allow the machine to cool before storing it.

Electrical Line Safety

WARNING
If you leave the seat of the machine or touch
any part of the machine when it is charged with
electricity, serious injury or death could result.
Do not leave the seat of the machine if the machine
is charged with electricity.
Note: Immediately contact the proper emergency and utility
authorities to secure the area in the case that the machine is
charged and you cannot leave the seat of the machine.
Note: It is possible to strike a utility line without the machine
becoming charged.
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It is likely (but not always the case) that the power-source
interrupter or breaker will trip, but to ensure your safety,
consider that the machine may be conducting electricity.
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Do not attempt to leave the machine.
Note: You will be safe as long as you do not leave the
seat of the machine.
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Touching any part of the machine while contacting the
ground may electrically ground you.
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Do not allow another individual to touch or approach the
machine when it is charged.

Gas Line Safety

WARNING
If you damage a gas line, an immediate explosion
and fire hazard could occur. Leaking gas is both
flammable and explosive and may cause serious
injury or death.
• Do not smoke while operating the machine.
• Shut off the machine and remove the key.
• Remove all individuals from the work area.
• Immediately contact the proper emergency and
utility authorities to secure the area.

Communication Line Safety

CAUTION
If you damage the fiber-optic cable and look into
the exposed highly-intense light, you may harm
your eyes.
• Shut off the machine and remove the key.
• Remove all individuals from the work area.
• Immediately contact the proper emergency and
utility authorities to secure the area.

Water Line Safety

If you damage a water line, a potential flood hazard
could occur.
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Shut off the machine and remove the key.
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Remove all individuals from the work area.
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Immediately contact the proper emergency and
utility authorities to secure the area.
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