LOFTNESS 481TR300, Operator'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual (Toro 300 Series Snowblower)
N14838 1 - January, 2004 1
Safety Instructions
Safety First
Accidents can be prevented by recognizing the
causes or hazards before an accident occurs, and
doing something about them. Read this manual
carefully and become familiar with the controls and
proper use of the machine. Know how to stop the
unit by disengagement of the controls. Be sure the
operator knows how to exercise the “Mandatory
Shut-down Procedure” (section 1, page 1-2).
Regardless of the care used in the construction of
this equipment, there are some areas that cannot be
safeguarded without interfering with accessibility
and efficient operation.
These message alert symbols, shown below, are
intended to identify and provide information that
must be heeded for proper safe operation of the
equipment and to prevent damage or deterioration
of the equipment. In this manual and on labels used
on this snowblower the words “Danger”,
“Warning”, and “Caution” are used to indicate the
following:
DANGER - (white lettering on red back-
ground) Warns of an
immediate hazard which, if not
avoided, will result in severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING - (black lettering on orange
background) Refers to a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided could
result in severe personal injury
or death.
CAUTION - (black lettering on yellow back-
ground) Refers to a potential
hazard or unsafe practice
which may result in minor
personal injury.
The following safety information is a general
overview of precautions that should be adhered to:
1. Read this manual carefully. Become
thoroughly familiar with the controls
and proper use of the machine. Insure
that all operators know how to stop the
unit by disengagement of the controls
using the mandatory shut-down
procedure.
2.
Remember, it is the owner’s responsibil-
ity for communicating all information on
the safe use and proper maintenance
of this machine.
3.
Never allow children to operate
equipment. Allow adults to operate the
equipment only after receiving the
proper instructions. Keep the area of
operation clear of all unauthorized
persons.
4.
Remove from area of operation all
foreign objects such as sticks, wire,
rocks, etc., that might become tangled in
the rotor, causing damage to the
snowblower or thrown from the
snowblower striking other objects.
5.
Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running or the key is
in the “ON” position of the power
source. Before leaving the operator’s
position, disengage power to the
snowblower.
6.
Disengage PTO, clutch, or hydraulic
valve and place power source controls in
neutral or park before starting engine.