Safety; General Safety - Toro TX 1300 Operator's Manual

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with
ISO 20474-15:2019.

General Safety

DANGER
There may be buried utility lines in the work
area. Digging into them may cause a shock
or an explosion.
Have the property or work area marked for
buried lines and do not dig in marked areas.
Contact your local marking service or utility
company to have the property marked (for
example, in the US, call 811 or in Australia,
call 1100 for the nationwide marking service).
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
injury or death.
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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 transport a load with the arms raised or
extended; always transport loads close to the
ground, with the loader arms retracted.
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. Operating the machine on any
slope or uneven terrain requires extra caution.
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Operate the machine up and down slopes
with the heavy end of the machine uphill and
the load close to the ground and the loader
arms retracted. Weight distribution changes with
attachments. An empty load-bearing attachment
makes the rear of the machine the heavy end,
and a full load-bearing attachment makes the
front of the machine the heavy end. Most other
attachments make the front of the machine the
heavy end.
•
Have the property or work area marked for buried
lines and other objects, and do not dig in marked
areas.
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Read and understand the content of this Operator's
Manual before starting the engine.
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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.
•
Never allow children or untrained people to
operate the machine.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the moving
components and attachments.
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Do not operate the machine without the guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
•
Keep bystanders and pets away from the machine.
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Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and remove
the key before servicing, fueling, or unclogging
the machine.
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.
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