– stay alert for humps and hollows and other
hidden hazards;
– never mow across the face of the slope, unless
the lawn mower is designed for this purpose.
•
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
– Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
– Limit loads to those you can safely control.
– Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
– Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in the instruction handbook.
•
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
•
Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
•
When using any attachments, never direct discharge
of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near
the machine while in operation.
•
Never operate the machine with damaged guards or
without safety protective devices in place.
•
Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal
injury.
•
Before leaving the operator’s position:
– disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments;
– change into neutral and set the parking brake;
– stop the engine and remove the key.
•
Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the
ignition key
– before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn
mower;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
•
Disengage drive to attachments when transporting
or not in use.
•
Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
– before refuelling;
– before removing the grass catcher;
– before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator’s
position.
•
Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out
and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve,
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
Maintenance and Storage
•
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
•
Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes can reach an open
flame or spark.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
•
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
•
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
•
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
•
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
•
On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
•
When machine is to be parked, stored or left
unattended, lower the cutting means unless a positive
mechanical lock is used.
Toro Riding Mower Safety
The following paragraph contains safety information
specific to Toro products that is not included in the
CEN standard.
Use only Toro-approved attachments. The warranty
may be voided if you use the machine with unapproved
attachments.
Sound Pressure
This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the
operator’s ear of 79 dBA, based on measurements of
identical machines per EN 836 and ISO 11201.
Sound Power
This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100
dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per
ISO 11094.
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