During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 33512 Operator's Manual

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to people, or
damage to property.
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; slip-resistant, substantial
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose jewelry.
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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 operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
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Avoid operating on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause the machine to slide.
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Ensure that all drives are in neutral, the parking
brake is engaged, and you are in the operating
position before you start the engine.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the blade
area.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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Stop the blades whenever you are not operating
the machine.
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Stop the machine, shut off the engine, engage the
parking brake, and inspect the blades 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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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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Shut off the engine, and disengage the cutting
blades before adjusting the cutting-blade depth.
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Never run an engine in an area where exhaust
gases are enclosed.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Before leaving the operating position for any
reason, do the following:
– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Shut off the engine.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
– Raise the blades.
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Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
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Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.
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Use only accessories and attachments approved
by Toro.
Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. The operator is responsible for
safe slope operation. Operating the machine on
any slope requires extra caution.
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Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
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Review the slope instructions, listed below, for
operating the machine on slopes and review
the conditions in which the machine is being
operated to determine whether the machine can
be operated in the conditions on that day and at
that site. Changes in the terrain can result in a
change in slope operation for the machine.
– Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in
speed or direction. Make turns slowly and
gradually.
– Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in
question.
– Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstructions.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
– Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause
the machine to lose traction. Loss of traction
may result in sliding and a loss of braking and
steering.
– Use extreme caution when operating the
machine near dropoffs, ditches, embankments,
water hazards, or other hazards. The machine
could suddenly roll over if part of the traction
goes over the edge or the edge caves in.
Establish a safety area between the machine
and any hazard.
– Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
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