Toro Mower Safety - Toro 31598N Operator's Manual

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Disconnect battery before making any repairs. Disconnect
the negative terminal first and the positive last. Reconnect
positive first and negative last.
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Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blades or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only
replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
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Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, away
from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting
or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing
and use insulated tools.
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Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before
applying pressure to the system.
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Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
Use paper or cardboard, not your hands, to search for
leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have
sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious
injury. If fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically
removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this
form of injury or gangrene may result.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
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Use full width ramps for loading machine into trailer or
truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,
or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed
down and outward from the machine

Toro Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to Toro
products or other safety information that you must know that
is not included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI standards.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its intended use
could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
Operation
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Before operating the machine be certain that the seat
belts are attached.
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Know how to stop the machine and engine quickly.
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Do not operate the machine while wearing tennis shoes
or sneakers.
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Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable and
required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.
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Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts
and the mower discharge area and underside of the
mower while the engine is running.
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Fill fuel tank until level is 25 mm (1 inch) below the
bottom of the filler neck. Do not overfill.
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Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches,
doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any
objects and do not contact them.
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
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Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down
the slope. Avoid raising the side cutting units on a slope.
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Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
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Never remove the ROPS from the machine.
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Always wear the seat belt when operating the machine.
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Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly if the
machine is driven or rolls into a pond or water.
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Watch for traffic when near or crossing roads. Always
yield the right-of-way.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes
over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge gives way.
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Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
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Machine should not be used as a tow vehicle.
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Use extra care with other attachments. These can change
the stability of the machine.
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Turn off the blades when not mowing.
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For operating environments exceeding 43 degrees C (110
degrees F), consult Toro for special machine needs.
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Do not operate the engine below 1350 rpm.
Maintenance and Storage
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Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting
to maintain, adjust, or service.
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Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, such as near a water heater or
furnace.
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Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade attachment
bolts. Keep equipment in good condition.
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If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance
adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and any parts of
the body away from the cutting units, attachments, and
any moving parts. Keep everyone away.
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