Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 30722 Groundsmaster 300 Operator's Manual

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Safety

This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard EN
836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI
B71.4-1999 specifications in effect at the time of
production.
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
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—"personal
safety instruction." Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are from the CEN standard EN
836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI B71.4-1999.
Training
Read the Operator's Manual and other training material.
If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it
is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to
them.
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
Never let children or untrained people operate or
service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself,
other people or property.
Preparation
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or
jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which
can be thrown by the machine.
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Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
– Use only an approved container.
– Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
– Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
Check that operator's presence controls, safety switches
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do
not operate unless they are functioning properly.
Operation
Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes
and hidden hazards.
Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is
engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from
the operator's position. Use seat belts if provided.
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. Use
caution while operating near drop-offs.
Slow down and use caution when making turns and
when changing directions on slopes.
Never raise deck with the blades running.
Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be
sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, and
functioning property.
Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
Stop on level ground, lower the cutting units, disengage
drives, engage parking brake (if provided), shut off
engine before leaving the operator's position for any
reason.
Stop equipment and inspect the blades after striking
objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make
necessary repairs before resuming operations.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders
away.
Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not
mowing.
Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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