Think Safety First; Operating The Parking Brake - Toro 74946 Operator's Manual

Think Safety First

Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety
section. Knowing this information could help you or
bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
Operating the machine on wet grass or steep slopes
can cause sliding and loss of control.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Do not operate the machine near water.
DANGER
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death, or
drowning.
Do not operate the machine near drop-offs.
DANGER
Operating the machine while the roll bar is down
may lead to serious injury or death in the event of a
rollover.
Always keep the roll bar in the fully raised and
locked position and use the seat belt.
1. Safe Zone—use the
Z Master here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
2. Danger Zone—use a
walk-behind mower and/or
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15 degrees,
near drop-offs and water.
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3. Water
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, hands, feet,
and head is recommended.
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1. Wear safety glasses

Operating the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
WARNING
The parking brake may not hold a machine parked
on a slope and could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not park the machine on slopes unless the
wheels are chocked or blocked.
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2. Wear hearing protection
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