Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 22303 Dingo 320-D 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
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.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an
enclosed area.
General Operation
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions
in the operator's manual, in the video, and on
the traction unit before starting. Also, read all
attachment manuals where supplied.
• Allow only responsible adults who are familiar
with the instructions to operate the traction
unit.
• Wear long pants and substantial shoes.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing
protection, and a hard hat are advisable and
may be required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
• Ensure that the area is clear of other people
before operating the traction unit. Stop the
traction unit if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers on attachments or on
the traction unit.
• Always look down and behind before and
while backing.
• Do not place your feet under the platform.
• Slow down before turning. Sharp turns on any
terrain may cause loss of control.
, which means:
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• Never leave a running traction unit unattended.
Always lower the loader arms, stop the engine,
and remove the key before dismounting.
• Do not exceed the rated operating capacity, as
the traction unit may become unstable which
may result in loss of control.
• Do not carry a load with the arms raised.
Always carry loads close to the ground. Do not
step off of the platform with the load raised.
• Do not over-load the attachment and always
keep the load level when raising the loader
arms. Logs, boards, and other items could roll
down the loader arms, injuring you.
• Never jerk the control levers; use a steady
motion.
• Keep your hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing
away from any moving parts.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate the traction unit while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the
traction unit onto a trailer or truck.
• Do not touch parts which may be hot
from operation. Allow them to cool before
attempting to maintain, adjust, or service.
• Do not operate the traction unit with any of
the covers or guards removed.
• Check for overhead clearances (i.e. branches,
doorways, electrical wires) before driving under
any objects and do not contact them.
• Before digging, have the area marked for
underground utilities, and do not dig in marked
areas.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents which can result in severe
injury or death. All slopes require extra caution.
• Do not operate the traction unit on hillsides or
slopes exceeding the angles recommended in
the Stability Data section, page 11, and those
in the attachment operator's manual. See also
the slope chart on page 5.