Safety
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, and proper training
of the personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper
use or maintenance of the machine can result in injury
or death. To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
•
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
traction unit and cutting unit
Operator’s Manuals
before
operating the cutting unit.
•
Never allow children to operate the traction unit or
cutting units. Do not allow adults to operate traction unit
or cutting units without proper instruction. Only trained
operators who have read this manual should operate the
traction unit or cutting units.
•
Never operate the cutting units when under the influence
of drugs or alcohol.
•
Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a shield,
safety device or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or
replace it before operation is commenced. Also tighten
any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to ensure cutting unit is
in safe operating condition.
•
Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate cutting
units while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, or
shorts. Also, do not wear loose fitting clothing which
could get caught in moving parts. Always wear long pants
and substantial shoes. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes,
and a helmet is advisable and required by some local
ordinances and insurance regulations.
•
Remove all debris or other objects that might be picked
up and thrown by the cutting unit reel blades. Keep all
bystanders away from the working area.
•
If the cutting blades strike a solid object or the unit
vibrates abnormally, stop and shut the engine off. Check
the cutting units for damaged parts. Repair any damage
before restarting and operating the cutting units.
•
Lower the cutting units to the ground and remove key
from ignition switch whenever machine is left unattended.
•
Ensure that the cutting units are in safe operating
condition by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
•
Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
accidental starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting,
or storing the machine.
•
Perform only those maintenance instructions described in
this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance
is desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
•
To ensure optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
Never use "will-fit" replacement parts and
accessories made by other manufacturers.
Look for
the Toro logo to ensure genuineness. Using unapproved
replacement parts and accessories could void the warranty
of The Toro Company.
Safety and Instructional Decals.
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential
danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
104–7729
1.
Warning—read the
instructions before
servicing or performing
maintenance.
2.
Cutting/dismemberment
hazard; hand or foot—stop
the engine and wait for
moving parts to stop.
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