Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 22303 Operator's Manual

or Service Representative provide exact information about
your specific product. You will find the model and serial
number plate at the location shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate (it will be in one of two locations)
For your convenience, write the product model and serial
numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will
help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to
the product. Although we design, produce and market
safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible for
using the product properly and safely. You are also
responsible for training persons, who you allow to use the
product, about safe operation.
The warning system in this manual identifies potential
hazards and has special safety messages that help you and
others avoid personal injury, even death. Danger,
Warning, and Caution are signal words used to identify
the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be
extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information, and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.

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
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—"personal
safety instruction." Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.
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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.
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.
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symbol, which means
Warning