•
Be aware of the blower nozzle direction and do not point
it at anyone.
•
Use extreme care when loading or unloading the machine
into or off of a trailer or truck.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
•
Do not run the engine in or direct the blower nozzle into
a confined area without adequate ventilation. Exhaust
fumes are hazardous and could possibly be deadly.
•
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.
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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.
•
Stay away from the nozzle opening when the machine
is operating. Keep all bystanders away from the nozzle
opening and don’t direct discharge toward bystanders.
•
Do not operate the machine under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•
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.
•
If the tow vehicle 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 the tow vehicle
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.
Maintenance and Storage
•
Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained
personnel to service machine.
•
Use jack stands to support components when required.
•
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.
•
To reduce a potential fire hazard, keep the engine free of
excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations of dirt.
Never wash a warm engine or any electrical parts with
water.
•
Be sure that the machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check the fan shaft
bearing mounting bolts and nuts frequently to be sure
that they are tightened to specification.
•
If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance
adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and other parts of
the body away from the fan and other moving parts.
•
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
•
Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware
tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
•
Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may be
voided if used with unapproved attachments.
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