Toro 320-D Operator's Manual page 4

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Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
and attachments you need to properly and
safely perform the job. Use only the accessories
and attachments that are approved by the
manufacturer.
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Wear appropriate clothing including gloves, eye
protection, long pants, substantial slip-resistant
footwear, and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear jewelry.
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Inspect the area where you will use the equipment
and remove all objects, such as rocks, toys, and
wire, that the machine could throw.
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Use extra care when handling fuel. Fuel is
flammable and its vapors are explosive.
– Use only an approved container.
– Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling. Do not smoke.
– Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
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Check that the operator's presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they
are functioning properly.
Operation
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Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
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Operate the machine only in good light, keeping
away from holes and hidden hazards.
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Ensure that all the drives are in neutral and the
parking brake is engaged before starting the
engine. Start the engine only from the operator's
position.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides.
Ensure to travel in the recommended direction on
hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the stability of
the machine.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns,
crossing roads and sidewalks, and when changing
directions on slopes.
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Never operate the machine without the guards
securely in place. Ensure that all the interlocks are
attached, adjusted, and functioning properly.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
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Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
implements, disengage the auxiliary hydraulics,
engage the parking brake, shut off the engine,
and remove the key before leaving the operator's
position for any reason.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the moving
attachments.
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Look behind and down before backing up to
ensure that the path is clear.
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Never carry passengers and keep pets and
bystanders away.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks.
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Do not operate the machine when you are tired, ill,
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Read all the attachment manuals.
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Ensure that the area is clear of people before
operating the machine. Stop the machine if
anyone enters the area.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always lower the loader arms, shut off the engine,
engage the parking brake, and remove the key
before leaving.
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Do not exceed the rated operating capacity, as the
machine may become unstable, which may result
in loss of control.
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Do not carry a load with the arms raised. Always
carry loads close to the ground.
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Do not overload the attachment and always keep
the load level when raising the loader arms. Logs,
boards, and other items could roll down the loader
arms, injuring you.
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Never jerk the controls; use a steady motion.
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Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
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Do not touch parts that may be hot from operation.
Allow them to cool before attempting to maintain,
adjust, or service the machine.
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Check for overhead clearances (i.e., branches,
doorways, and electrical wires) before driving
under any objects and do not contact them.
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Operate the machine in areas where there are
no obstacles in close proximity to you. Failure to
maintain adequate distance from trees, walls, and
other barriers may result in injury as the machine
backs up during operation if you are not attentive
to the surroundings. Operate the machine only in
areas where there is sufficient clearance for you
to safely maneuver.
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Note the location of unmarked objects and
structures, such as underground storage tanks,
wells, and septic systems.
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Locate the pinch point areas marked on the
machine and attachments and keep your hands
and feet away from these areas.
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Before operating the machine with an attachment,
ensure that the attachment is properly installed
and that it is a genuine Toro attachment.
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