CAUTION
Hydraulic couplers, hydraulic lines/valves, and
hydraulic fluid may be hot and can burn you if you
touch them.
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Wear gloves when operating the hydraulic
couplers.
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Allow the traction unit to cool before touching
hydraulic components.
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Do not touch hydraulic fluid spills.
General Trench Filler Safety
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI and ISO standards.
Preparation
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running, except when specifically recommended by
Toro.
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The operation of any powered machine can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair.
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Wear appropriate clothing including substantial footwear,
safety glasses or eye shields, long pants, and hearing
protection.
Operation
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
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After striking a foreign object, turn the key in the ignition
switch to the O
FF
position, cycle the auxiliary-hydraulics
lever, disconnect the hydraulic lines, thoroughly inspect
the trench filler for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the trench filler.
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If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, turn
the key in the ignition switch to the O
FF
position and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally
a warning of trouble.
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Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing
or discharge chute, and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
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When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, turn the key in
the ignition switch to the O
FF
position, make certain
the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped,
cycle the auxiliary-hydraulics lever, and disconnect the
hydraulic lines.
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Keep children and pets away.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
backfill too fast.
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Look behind and use care when backing up with the
machine.
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Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces.
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Keep bystanders away from the front of the unit.
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Disengage power to the auger/impeller when the trench
filler is transported or not in use.
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Never operate the trench filler without good visibility or
light.
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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.
Maintenance and Storage
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Check fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness
to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
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Always refer to the
Operator’s Manual
for important details
if the trench filler is to be stored for an extended period.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
Toro Trench Filler Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to Toro
products or other safety information that is not included in
the ANSI or ISO standards.
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The rotating auger/impeller or rotor blades can cut off
or injure fingers or hands. Stay in the operator’s position
and away from the discharge opening while operating
the trench filler. Keep your face hands, feet, and any
other part of your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
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Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting the
trench filler, and before unclogging the discharge chute,
turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
FF
position,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Also, cycle the auxiliary-hydraulics lever and disconnect
the hydraulic lines.
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Before leaving the operator’s position, turn the key in the
ignition switch to the O
FF
position, remove the key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Always wear substantial footwear.
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If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or
lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also,
tighten any loose fasteners.
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Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. Before performing any maintenance,
service, or adjustment, turn the key in the ignition
switch to the O
FF
position, remove the key, cycle the
auxiliary-hydraulics lever, and disconnect the hydraulic
lines. If major repairs are ever needed, contact your
Authorized Toro Service Dealer.
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To ensure optimum performance and continued safety
certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro
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