Safety; Operator Safety; Edger Safety - Toro ProLine 53030 Operator's Manual

DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal
words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed. Two other words are also used to
highlight information. "Important" calls attention to
special mechanical information and "Note"
emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.

Safety

Operator Safety

1. Read and understand this Operator's Manual
before using this product. Be thoroughly familiar
with the proper use of this product.
2. Never allow children to operate the Edger. It is
not a toy. Never allow adults to operate the unit
without first reading the Operator's Manual.
3. Always wear eye protection that complies with
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
Z87–1.
2
4. Always wear hearing protection.
5. Always wear heavy, long pants, a long sleeved
shirt, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go
barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length.
6. Never operate this Edger when you are tired, ill,
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
7. Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can
cause death.
8. Keep handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.

Edger Safety

1. Make sure the Edger is assembled correctly and
that the Edger blade is correctly installed and
securely fastened as instructed in the Assembly
section.
2. Inspect the Edger before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure
all fasteners are in place and tightened securely.
Follow the maintenance instructions beginning
on page 11.
3. Make sure the Edger blade does not rotate at
engine idle speed. Refer to Idle Speed
Adjustment, page 9.
4. Inspect the Edger cutting blade and replace any
parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged
before using the Edger.
5. Make sure the blade shield is installed and
positioned correctly before using the Edger.