Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 04356 Operator's Manual

Safety

This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard
EN 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI
B71.4-2004 specifications in effect at the time of
production when 40 lb. of ballast is added to the
rear wheel.
Note: The addition of attachments made by
other manufacturers that do not meet American
National Standards Institute certification will cause
noncompliance of this machine.
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
(Figure 2), 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

The following instructions are from CEN standard
EN 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI
B71.4-2004.
Training
• Read the Operator's Manual and other training
material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not
read the manual 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 substantial
footwear, 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.
• Use extra care when handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
– Use only an approved container.
– Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
– Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
– 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.
• Slow down and use extra care 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 operate with guards not securely in place. Be
sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly,
and functioning properly.
• 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 including emptying the grass baskets.
• Stop equipment and inspect the machine 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.
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