Introduction; Safety - Toro 07050 Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. 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.
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Figure 1
1. Model & serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and 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 you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.

Safety

The RAKE–O–VAC was designed and tested to offer
safe service when operated and maintained properly.
Although hazard control and accident prevention
partially are dependent upon the design and
configuration of the machine, these factors are also
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.
Since the Rake–O–Vac must be towed to operate, it is
extremely important that the tow tractor be carefully
selected to assure the best performance and safe operation.
The tow tractor must have the proper wheel base and tread
width and equipped with a roll bar and seat belt to operate
safely on hilly terrain. The normal operating speed is 6 mph
but will vary with terrain and debris being picked up. The
maximum transport speed is 20 mph with slower speeds
required on hilly terrain. Refer to tractor Operator's Manual
for information or tractor service agency if you have any
question on safe operation.
The brakes of the tow tractor must have the capacity to stop
the Rake–O–Vac with hopper fully loaded and traveling at
the maximum recommended transport speed.
The Rake–O–Vac must comply with local road
requirements, if transported on public roads. A
Slow–moving vehicle sign has been provided. Signal lights
and brakes are not provided and may be required in some
areas.
Before Operating
• Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual. A
replacement manual is available by sending complete
model and serial number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55420–1196.
• Never allow children to operate the machine or adults to
operate it without proper instructions.
• Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the engine/sweeper quickly.
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