Safety
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.
Before Operating
•
Read and understand the contents of this
Operator’s Manual
before operating the machine. Become familiar with all of
the controls and know how to stop quickly.
•
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.
•
Never operate the machine when under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
•
Keep all bystanders away from the operating area.
•
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 that the
machine is in safe operating condition.
•
Do not operate the machine while wearing sandals. Also,
do not wear loose fitting clothing which could get caught
in moving parts. Always wear long pants and substantial
shoes. Wearing safety glasses and safety shoes is advisable
and required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.
While Operating
•
• This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A) at the
operator position. Hearing protection is recommended
for prolonged exposure to reduce the potential of
permanent hearing damage.
•
Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:
–
Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
–
Drive slowly and watch for holes or other hidden
hazards.
–
Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek, or
other hazard.
–
Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and
when turning on hillsides.
–
Avoid sudden starts and stops.
–
Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that
no one is behind the machine.
–
Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
•
Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
•
Stay away from the discharge opening when the machine
is operating. Keep all bystanders away from the discharge
opening and don’t direct discharge toward bystanders.
•
If the engine stalls or the machine loses headway and
cannot make it to the top of a slope, do not turn the
machine around. Always back slowly straight down the
slope.
•
Do not take an injury risk! When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area, stop
operation. Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume operation
until the area is cleared.
•
Lower the blower to the ground and remove the key
from the ignition switch whenever the machine is left
unattended.
Maintenance
•
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.
•
Be sure that the machine is in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check all bolts
and nuts frequently to be sure that they are tightened to
specification.
•
To ensure optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories
to keep the machine all Toro. 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.
Hauling
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
•
Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,
or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed
down and outward from the machine
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