Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro CM-658H-S Operator's Manual

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
(Figure 3), which means: Caution, Warning, or
Danger—personal safety instruction. Failure to
comply with the instruction may result in personal
injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

This product is capable of amputating hands. Always
follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or
death.
WARNING
Machining or handling stone, masonry,
concrete, metal, and other materials can
generate dust, mists, and fumes containing
chemicals, such as silica, known to cause
serious or fatal injury or illness, such as
respiratory disease, silicosis, cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
• Control dust, mist, and fumes at the
source where possible. Use water for dust
suppression when feasible.
• Use good work practices and follow the
recommendations of the manufacturer or
suppliers, OSHA, and other occupational
and trade associations.
• Always follow respiratory precautions.
• When you cannot eliminate the hazards
from inhalation, you and any bystanders
should wear a respirator approved by
OSHA for the material being handled.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an
enclosed area.
Training
•
Read the Operator's Manual and other training
material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot
read or understand the information, it is the
owner's responsibility to explain this material to
them.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•
All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users.
•
Never let children or untrained people operate or
service the equipment. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries to people or damage to
property.
Towing
Check with your local county or state towing safety
regulations before towing the machine.
•
To reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the machine on public roads, ensure
that the towing vehicle is mechanically sound and
in good operating condition.
•
Shut off the engine before transporting the
machine.
•
When towing with a ball hitch, ensure that the ball
hitch you are using is the proper size for the hitch
coupler on the machine.
•
When towing with a pintle hitch, ensure that the
eye of the tow pole is the correct dimension for
the pintle hook.
•
Do not tow without the safety pin inserted into the
top of the receiver.
•
Inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. Never tow
the machine with damaged or defective hitches,
couplings, chains, or other components.
•
Check the tire air pressure on the towing vehicle
and the machine.
•
Check the tire tread and sidewall for damage and
wear.
•
Properly attach the safety chains to the towing
vehicle.
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Ensure that the directional and brake lights are
working properly (if the machine is equipped with
the light kit).
•
Ensure that the directional, backup, and brake
lights of the tow vehicle are working properly (if
equipped).
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Before towing, ensure that your machine is
correctly and securely attached to the towing
vehicle.
•
Ensure that the safety chains are properly secured
to the vehicle, and leave enough slack for turning.
•
Do not carry any material in the machine when
towing.
•
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause
skidding, or jackknifing. Smooth, gradual starts
and stops will improve towing.
•
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling. Tow only with
a vehicle that has a hitch designed for towing. Do
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