Safety; Before Operating; While Operating - Toro 30743 Operator's Manual

Safety

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, and proper training of the
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper use
or maintenance of the machine can result in injury or
death. To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.

Before Operating

• Read and understand the contents of this Operator's
Manual before operating the machine. Become familiar
with all of the controls and know how to stop quickly. A
free replacement manual is available by sending the
complete Model and Serial Number to The Toro
Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington,
Minnesota 55420-1196.
• Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate machine without proper
instruction. Only trained operators who have read this
manual should operate this machine.
• Never operate the machine when under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
• Keep all bystanders away from the operating area.
• Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a shield,
safety device, or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or
replace it before operation is commenced. Also tighten
any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to ensure that the
machine is in safe operating condition.
• Do not operate the machine while wearing sandals,
tennis shoes, sneakers, or shorts. Also, do not wear
loose fitting clothing which could get caught in moving
parts. Always wear long pants and substantial shoes.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.

While Operating

• This Rotary Hydraulic Broom is only intended for use
with Groundsmaster 300 Series Traction Units.
• Hearing protection is recommended for prolonged
exposure to reduce the potential of permanent hearing
damage.
• Using the machine demands attention. This attachment
adds extra weight to the traction unit and when in the
raised position can effect the ability to steer the traction
unit, especially on slopes. Drive the vehicle safely and
adhere to the following points in order to prevent loss of
control:
– Ensure the appropriate rear weight kits are added to
rear of traction unit when the broom is installed.
Refer to Install Rear Weight on page 9.
– When transporting, especially travelling on a slope,
rotate the broom up but keep castor wheels on the
ground, travel slowly and do not brake suddenly.
– Do not drive on highway or public roads.
– Always SLOW the traction unit when approaching
and while making a turn.
– Always SLOW the traction unit when driving in
unfamiliar areas or over rough terrain.
– Always SLOW the traction unit when changing
direction of travel or preparing to stop.
– When turning or driving on slopes, always SLOW
the traction unit, then turn to prevent loss of control
and possible upset.
– DO NOT make sudden or sharp turns. DO NOT
suddenly change direction of travel on an incline,
ramp, grade, slope or similar surface.
– Always adjust the traction unit speed to allow for
existing ground conditions such as wet slick
surfaces, loose sand or gravel and/or low visibility
conditions such as dim or bright lighting, fog, mist
or rain.
– Be especially careful when driving down an incline
or slope. Drive the vehicle UP and DOWN the face
of the slopes, inclines or grades whenever possible.
DO NOT DRIVE across the face if at all possible.
There is a risk of upsetting the vehicle, which can
result in serious injury or death.
– Before backing up, look to the rear and assure no
one is behind the machine.
• Stay away from discharge area when machine is
operating. Keep all bystanders away from the discharge
area and do not direct discharge toward bystanders.
• DO NOT TAKE AN INJURY RISK! When a person,
pet or animal appears unexpectedly in or near the
operating area STOP OPERATION. Careless operation,
combined with terrain angles, ricochets, or improperly
positioned guards can lead to thrown object injuries.
• Lower the broom to the ground and remove key from
ignition whenever machine is left unattended.
• If engine stalls or machine loses headway and cannot
make it to the top of a slope, do not turn machine
around. Always back slowly straight down the slope.
• Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right of way to pedestrians and other
vehicles.
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