Safety; General Safety; Cutting Unit Safety; Blade Safety - Toro 04479 Operator's Manual

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with
EN ISO 5395 and ANSI B71.4:2017.

General Safety

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet.
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
personal injury.
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Read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual before starting the machine.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
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Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
functioning properly on the machine.
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Keep clear of any discharge opening.
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Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Before you leave the operator's position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Lower the cutting unit(s).
– Disengage the drives.
– Engage the parking brake (if equipped).
– Shut off the engine and remove the key (if
equipped).
– Wait for all movement to stop.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol
means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.

Cutting Unit Safety

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The cutting unit is only a complete machine when
installed on a traction unit. Read the traction
unit Operator's Manual carefully for complete
instructions on the safe use of the machine.
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Stop the machine, remove the key (if equipped),
and wait for all movement to stop before inspecting
the attachment after striking an object or if there
is an abnormal vibration in the machine. Make all
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
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Use only accessories, attachments, and
replacement parts approved by Toro.

Blade Safety

A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of
the blade could be thrown toward you or bystanders,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
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Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage.
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Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing the blades. Only replace or sharpen the
blades; never straighten or weld them.
•
On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating 1
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
Safety and Instructional
Decals
, which
1. Cutting hazard of the hand or foot—shut off the engine,
remove the key or disconnect the spark plug, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and read the Operator's Manual
before performing maintenance.
3
Safety decals and instructions are
easily visible to the operator and are
located near any area of potential
danger. Replace any decal that is
damaged or missing.
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