During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 58610 Operator's Manual

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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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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Ensure that all attachments are disengaged before
starting the machine. Start the engine carefully,
and keep your hands, feet, and clothing away from
cutting unit and moving parts.
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Do not put your hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
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Keep bystanders out of the operating area. Keep
small children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult who is not
operating the machine. Shut off the machine if
anyone enters the area.
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Always look down and behind you before moving
the machine in reverse or pulling the machine
toward you.
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Operate the machine only in daylight or good
artificial light.
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Operate the machine only in appropriate weather
conditions. Do not operate the machine when
there is the risk of lightning.
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Wet grass or leaves can cause injury if you slip and
fall. Avoid operating the machine in wet conditions.
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Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
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Do not use the machine on graveled surfaces.
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Stay away from breakable objects, such as house
windows, automobiles, greenhouses, etc.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause you
to lose your balance or footing.
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Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support.
Maintain good footing and balance at all times.
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Do not direct the discharge material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall
or obstruction; material may ricochet toward you.
Stop the machine when crossing gravel surfaces.
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If the machine strikes an object or starts to
vibrate, immediately shut off the engine, wait for
all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the wire
from the spark plug before examining the machine
for damage. Make all necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
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If an object becomes lodged in the blade guard
area, shut off the engine, disconnect the wire from
the spark plug, and allow the engine to cool before
attempting to remove the foreign object.
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Watch for traffic whenever you are crossing or
operating near roadways.
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Always shut off the machine, wait for all moving
parts to stop before you leave the operator's
position. Allow the machine to cool before
adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
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Do not operate the engine without the muffler
guard in place.
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If the engine has been running, it will be hot and
can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot
engine.
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Operate the engine only in outdoor, well-ventilated
areas. Exhaust gasses contain carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, deadly poison.
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Do not pick up or carry the machine while the
engine is running.
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Release the throttle when not edging or when
transporting the machine to and from the operating
area.
Slope Safety
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Use caution when changing direction on slopes.
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Do not operate the machine on excessively steep
slopes. Walk, never run. Poor footing could cause
a slip-and-fall accident.
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Operate the machine with caution near drop-offs,
ditches, or embankments.
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