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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety alert symbol means
CAUTION, WARNING or DAN
GER personal safety instruc
tion". Read and under stand
the instruction because
it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with
the instruction may result in personal injury.
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.
BEFORE OPERATING
1.
Read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual before operating the machine.
Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop
quickly. A replacement manual is available by sending
complete Model and Serial Number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 554201196
2.
Never allow children to operate the machine. Do
not allow adults to operate machine without proper
instruction. Only trained operators who have read this
manual should operate this machine.
3.
Never operate the machine when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
4.
Remove all debris or other objects that might be
picked up and thrown by the cutter blades. Keep all
bystanders away from the mowing area.
5.
Do not operate machine unless all shields, guards,
covers and safety devices in place. If a shield, guard,
safety device or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or
replace it before operating machine.
6.
Do not operate machine 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.
7.
Start engine only when parking brake is set, PTO
(blade) is disengaged and transmission is in neutral.
WHILE OPERATING
8.
Do not run the engine in a confined area without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous
and could possibly be deadly.
9.
Using the machine demands attention, and to
prevent loss of control:
A. Mow only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
B. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
C. Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek or
other hazard.
D. Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
E. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
F. Cut slopes carefully. Do not start, stop, or turn
suddenly on hillsides.
G. Before backing up, look to the rear and assure
no one is behind the machine.
H. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing
roads. Always yield the rightof way.
10.
Do not operate unless grass deflector, Recycler
cover or entire grass collector is installed. The grass
deflector must always be installed and in lowest
position on the side discharge cutting unit. This
product is designed to drive objects into the ground
where they lose energy quickly in grassy areas.
However, don't take an injury risk!!
When a person or
pet appears unexpectedly in or near the mowing area,
STOP MOWING.
Careless operation, combined with
terrain angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned
guards, can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not
resume mowing until area is cleared.
11.
Never raise the cutting unit or change heightofcut
while the blade(s) are rotating.
12.
If the cutting blade(s) strike a solid object or the
machine vibrates abnormally, shut the engine off.
Remove spark plug wire(s) to prevent accidental
starting. Check cutting unit and traction unit for
damage and malfunctioning parts. Repair any damage
before restarting the engine and operating the cutting
unit. Be sure blade(s) are in good condition and blade
bolts are tightened to specification.
13.
Do not touch engine or muffler while engine is
running or soon after it is stopped. These areas couId
be hot enough to cause a burn.
MAINTENANCE
14.
Remove key from ignition switch and disconnect
spark plug wire(s) to prevent accidental starting of the
engine when servicing, adjusting or storing the
machine.
15.
Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. If major repairs are ever
needed or assistance is desired, contact an Authorized
TORO Distributor.
