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Preparation
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Only use accessories and attachments approved by the
manufacturer.
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Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
glasses, and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing
or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
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Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which
can be thrown by the machine.
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Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
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Use only an approved container.
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
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Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
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Check that operator’s presence controls, safety
switches and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning
properly.
Operation
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Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
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Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes
and hidden hazards.
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Only start engine from the operator’s position.
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Be sure of your footing, especially when backing up.
Walk, don’t run. Never operate on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
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Slow down on hillsides. Be sure to travel side to side
on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the machine’s
stability. Use caution while operating near drop-offs.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
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Stop on level ground and shut off engine before
leaving the operator’s position for any reason
including emptying the catcher or unclogging the
chute.
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Stop equipment and inspect blade after striking objects
or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary
repairs before resuming operations.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
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Keep pets and bystanders away.
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Slow down and use caution when crossing roads and
sidewalks.
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Stop blade if you are not mowing.
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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
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Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Do not operate the lawn mower without either the
grass catcher or the guard in place.
Maintenance and Storage
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Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for
all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or
repairing.
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Clean grass and debris from cutting unit, drive,
muffler, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil
or fuel spillage.
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Let engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
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Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store
fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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Never allow untrained personnel to service machine.
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Remove spark plug wire before making any repairs.
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Use care when checking blade. Wrap the blade or wear
gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only
replace blade. Never straighten or weld it.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
Toro Lawn Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products or other safety information that you must
know that is not included in the ANSI/OPEI standard.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet, and
of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions
to avoid serious injury or death.
Use this product only for cutting and mulching grass, or,
when equipped with a grass bagger, for catching cut grass.
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Stop the lawn mower if anyone enters the area.
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Do not operate the lawn mower without either the
grass catcher or the guard in place.
