During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

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During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for
accidents that may cause personal injury or property
damage.
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection;
slip-resistant, substantial foot protection; and hearing
protection. Tie back long hair and do not wear jewelry.
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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 mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause the machine to slide.
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Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives are in
neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and you are in the
operating position.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting units.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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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 mowing.
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Stop the machine 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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Disengage the drive to the cutting unit and shut off the
engine before adjusting the height of cut (unless you can
adjust it from the operating position).
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Never run an engine in an area where exhaust gasses are
enclosed.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Before leaving the operating position (including to empty
the catchers or to unclog the chute), do the following:
– Park the machine on level ground.
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– Disengage the power takeoff and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key from the key
switch.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not operate the machine when there is the risk of
lightning.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Use accessories, attachments, and replacement parts
approved by The Toro® Company only.
Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
Safety
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Do not remove the ROPS from the machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you can
release it quickly in an emergency.
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Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do not
contact them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by thoroughly
inspecting it periodically for damage and keeping all the
mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or alter it.
Machines with Cabs
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The ROPS is an integral and effective safety device.
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A cab installed by Toro is a roll bar.
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Always wear your seat belt.
Machines with a Foldable Roll Bar
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Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised
position.
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The ROPS is an integral safety device. Keep a folding roll
bar in the raised and locked position, and use the seat
belt when operating the machine with the roll bar in the
raised position.
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