Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 22322 Operator's Manual

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol
means: Caution , Warning , or Danger —personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with the instruction may
result in personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet. Always
follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
Training
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Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English, it is
the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
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All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
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Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
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The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other
people or property.
Preparation
DANGER
There may be buried power, gas, and/or telephone
lines in the work area. Shock or explosion may
occur if you dig into them.
Have the property or work area marked for buried
lines and do not dig in marked areas. Contact your
local marking service or utility company to have the
property marked (for example, in Australia, call 1100
for the nationwide marking service).
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Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Use only accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
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Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, long
pants, safety shoes, and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair. Do not wear jewelry.
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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
, which be thrown by the machine.
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Use extra care when handling fuels. They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
– Use only an approved container
– Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
– Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
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Check that the 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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Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and
hidden hazards.
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Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is
engaged before starting the engine. Start the engine only
from the operator's position.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the machine's stability.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and when
changing directions on slopes.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage the
auxiliary hydraulics, engage parking brake, shut off the
engine, and remove the key before leaving the operator's
position for any reason.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving attachments.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
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Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders
away.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Read all attachment manuals.
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running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.