Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 22321 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.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
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, long pants, safety shoes, and hearing
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 the
engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling. Do not smoke.
– Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
• Check that the 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 the engine. Only start the
engine from the operator's position.
• 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.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and
when changing directions on slopes.
• Never operate with the 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 implements, disengage
the auxiliary hydraulics, engage parking brake, shut
off the engine before leaving the operator's position
for any reason.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving attachments.
• 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.
• Do not operate the machine under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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