Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

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Toro Riding 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 standard.
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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.
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Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away
from attachment discharge area, underside of
mower and any moving parts while engine is
running.
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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.
•
Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect
your face, eyes, and clothing when working with a
battery.
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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.
•
Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes,
sparks and flames away from battery.
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Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to
ensure that original standards are maintained.
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Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty
may be voided if used with unapproved
attachments.
Slope Operation
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks
or water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death,
or drowning.
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Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding
and loss of control.
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Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
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Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer
near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water.
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Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
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Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises
that change the operating angle, as rough terrain
could overturn the machine.
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Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because
the machine may tip backwards.
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Be aware that loss of traction may occur going
downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels
may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of
braking and steering.
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Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a
slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly off the slope.
•
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations
for wheel weights or counterweights to improve
stability.
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Use extreme care with attachments. These can
change the stability of the machine and cause loss
of control.
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