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1.
Fuel-shutoff
lever—C
LOSED
position
2.
Fuel-shutoff lever—O
PEN
position
During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
•
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Before you start the machine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
•
Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. If co-workers must be present, use caution
and ensure that the grass basket is installed on
the machine.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
•
Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
•
Use care when mowing on wet grass. Poor footing
could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
unit.
•
Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
•
Stop the cutting unit whenever you are not mowing.
•
Disengage the drive to the cutting unit and shut off
the machine before adjusting the height of cut.
•
Never run an engine in an area where exhaust
gasses are enclosed.
•
Never leave a running machine unattended.
•
Before you leave the operator’s position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the cutting unit(s).
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the machine and remove the key (if
equipped).
– Wait for all movement to stop.
•
Shut off the machine before emptying the basket.
•
Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe
while the engine is running or soon after it has
shut off because these areas could be hot enough
to cause burns.
•
Shut off the machine and disengage the drive to
the cutting unit in the following situations:
– Before fueling
– Before clearing blockages
– Before removing the grass basket
– Before checking, cleaning, or maintaining the
cutting unit
– After striking a foreign object or if an abnormal
vibration occurs. Inspect the cutting unit for
damage and make repairs before starting and
operating the machine
– Before leaving the operating position
•
Use only accessories and attachments approved
by The Toro® Company.
Slope Safety
•
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution. Before using the machine
on a slope, do the following:
– Review and understand the slope instructions
in the manual and on the machine.
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