Before Operation; Before Operation Safety - Toro Vista 08914 Operator's Manual

Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
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Never allow children or people who are not trained
or do not have the visual, auditory, physical, and
mental ability to safely operate or service the
machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator and require proof of insurance.
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The owner is responsible for training all operators
and mechanics. Operators of the machine
should complete an operator's training program
regardless of previous experience operating
vehicles.
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The operator's training program should include the
Operator's Manual and emphasize the safety of
the operator, passengers, and bystanders; general
safety rules; an overview of the equipment,
controls, and functions, and how they work when
used properly and improperly; surface conditions,
slope, and other conditions that could affect the
operation of the machine; and an evaluation of
operator competency.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
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Shut off the machine, engage the parking brake,
remove the key, and wait for all movement to stop
before you leave the operator's position.
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Allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
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Know how to stop and shut off the machine quickly.
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Check that all safety devices and decals are in
place. Repair or replace all safety devices and
replace all illegible or missing decals. Do not
operate the machine unless they are present and
functioning properly.
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Inspect the machine periodically to ensure that the
safety-interlock system (if equipped) is operating
properly.
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Assess the area where you will use the machine
and identify areas where you should not operate
it and any hazards to avoid. Train operators to
comply with any additional safety practices.
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Use care when operating the machine where
there are pedestrians, bicycles, or motor vehicles,
whenever possible. When operating the machine
with other vehicles or pedestrians around, you may
use mirrors, barriers, lighting, or other measures
in these areas.
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It is the owner's responsibility to survey the
environment and operating conditions to determine
whether the machine requires lights, and if so, to
equip the machine with appropriate lights.
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The owner is responsible for determining if the
operating conditions require the machine to have
additional sound-producing and/or visual devices
and for providing and maintaining such devices
according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
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At the beginning of each shift using the machine,
check the condition of the machine, inspecting the
tires, warning devices, lights, battery, speed and
directional controllers, brakes, safety interlocks,
and steering mechanism. If the machine needs
repair or is unsafe in any way, report it immediately
to the owner and do not operate the machine until
it is in a safe operating condition.
Fuel Safety
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Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable
and its vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot.
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Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
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Before fueling the machine, shut off the engine and
allow it to cool. Have the operator and passengers
leave the machine before fueling it.
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If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
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The owner is responsible for storing and handling
liquefied fuels in accordance with ANSI/NFPA
30. Store and handle fuel in accordance with
ANSI/NFPA 505 and ANSI/NFPA 30 or as required
by local ordinances.
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Contain fuel spills immediately and according to
the appropriate regulations.
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Ventilate maintenance and storage areas
according to local fire codes and ordinances to
avoid a fire hazard.
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Prevent fire and an explosion caused by static
electric discharge. Use only non-metal, portable
fuel containers approved by the Underwriter's
Laboratory (UL) or the American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM). Use only a funnel
that is plastic and has no screen or filter. Store
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