Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 30674 Operator's Manual

Mower Deck Maintenance...........................................38
Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................38
Adjusting the Blade Brake........................................41
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................42
Storage ........................................................................42
Troubleshooting ...........................................................44
Schematics ...................................................................46

Safety

Note: The addition of attachments made by other
manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards
Institute certification will cause noncompliance of this
machine.
Improperly using or maintaining the 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 the instruction may result in personal injury or
death.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are adapted from ANSI
B71.4-2012.
Training
•
Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read or understand
the information it is the owner's responsibility to explain
this material to them.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
•
All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
•
Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to people or damage to
property.
Preparation
•
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Use only accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
•
Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, substantial,
slip-resistant footwear, safety glasses, and hearing
protection. Long hair, loose clothing, or jewelry may get
tangled in moving parts.
•
Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys, and wire, which can
be thrown by the machine.
•
Check that operator's presence controls, safety switches,
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate unless they are functioning properly.
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