Toro Mower Safety - Toro 30606 Operator's Manual

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Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blades
or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing
them. Only replace blades. Never straighten or
weld them.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
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Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,
away from spark and flames. Unplug charger
before connecting or disconnecting from battery.
Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
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Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good
condition before applying pressure to the system.
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Keep your body and hands away from pin hole
leaks or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under
high pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not
your hands, to search for leaks. Hydraulic fluid
escaping under pressure can have sufficient force
to penetrate the skin and cause serious injury. If
fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically
removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar
with this form of injury or gangrene may result.

Toro Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products or other safety information that you
must know that is not included in the CEN, ISO, or
ANSI standards.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, deadly poison that can
kill you.
Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
Operation
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Before operating a machine with ROPS (roll over
protection system), be certain that the seat belts
are attached and the seat is latched to prevent the
seat from pivoting forward.
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Know how to stop the machine and engine quickly.
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Do not operate the machine while wearing tennis
shoes or sneakers.
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Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable
and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
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Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving
parts and the mower discharge area and underside
of the mower while the engine is running.
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Fill fuel tank until level is 25 mm (1 inch) below the
bottom of the filler neck. Do not overfill.
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Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the
switch before operating the machine.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not contact them.
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
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Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope. Avoid raising the side
cutting units on a slope.
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Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
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When operating a machine with a ROPS, always
use a seat belt.
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Be certain that the seat belt can be released
quickly if the machine is driven or rolls into a pond
or water.
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Watch for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
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This machine is not designed or equipped for
on-road use and is a "slow-moving vehicle". If you
must cross or travel on a public road, you should
be aware of and comply with local regulations,
such as required lights, slow moving vehicle signs,
and reflectors.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The machine could suddenly turn
over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or
ditch, or if an edge caves in.
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Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding.
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Use extra care with other attachments. These can
change the stability of the machine.
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Turn off the blades when not mowing.
Maintenance and Storage
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Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which
may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before
attempting to maintain, adjust, or service.
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Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, such as near a
water heater or furnace.
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Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade
attachment bolts. Keep equipment in good
condition.
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