Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 22303 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, which 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.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, deadly poison.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Carbon monoxide can kill you and is also
known to the State of California to cause
birth defects.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
Because in some areas there are local, state, or federal
regulations requiring that a spark-arrester be used on
engines, a spark-arrester is available as an option for
the traction unit. If a spark-arrester is required,
contact your Toro dealer. Genuine Toro approved
spark-arresters are approved by the USDA Forestry
Service. It is a violation of the State of California
PRC Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land,
unless the engine is equipped with a spark-arrester,
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maintained in working order, or the engine is
constricted, equipped, and maintained for the
prevention of fire.
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.
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.