Introduction; Safety - Toro 07253TC Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product correctly. The information
in this manual can help you and others avoid injury
and product damage. Although Toro designs and
produces safe products, you are responsible for
operating the product properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
illustrates the location of the model and serial
numbers on the product.
Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the
Model No: ________________________
Serial No.: ________________________
space below.
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 you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
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.
The manual uses two other words to highlight
Important
information.
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 symbol, which means
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—"personal
safety instruction." Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.
Supervisors, operators, and service persons should be
familiar with the following standards and
publications: (The material may be obtained from the
address shown).
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code:
ANSI/NFPA 30
• National Fire Protection Association: ANSI/NFPA
# 505; Powered Industrial Trucks
National Fire Prevention Association
Barrymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 U. S. A.
• ANSI/ASME B56.8 Personal Burden Carriers
American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430
Broadway New York, New York 10018 U.S.A.
• ANSI/UL 558; Internal Combustion Engine
Powered Industrial Trucks
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
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calls attention to special