Toro 22983, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
DANGER
There may be buried utility lines in the work
area. Digging into them may cause a shock
or an explosion.
Have the property or work area marked for
buried lines and do not dig in marked areas.
Contact your local marking service or utility
company to have the property marked (for
example, in the US, call 811 or in Australia,
call 1100 for the nationwide marking service).
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet.
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
injury or death.
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Have the property or work area marked for buried
lines and other objects, and do not dig in marked
areas.
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Keep your hands and feet away from moving
teeth, auger, or other parts.
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Keep bystanders and pets away from the machine.
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Read and understand the content of this Operator’s
Manual before starting the engine.
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Never allow children or untrained people to
operate the machine.
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Do not operate the machine without the guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and remove
the key before servicing, fueling, or unclogging
the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this 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 these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
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