Safety; Safety-Alert Symbol; General Safety - Toro SprayMaster Max Operator's Manual

Safety

Safety-Alert Symbol

The safety-alert symbol
manual and on the machine identifies important safety
messages that you must follow to prevent accidents.
Safety-alert symbol
The safety-alert symbol appears above information
that alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and
is followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
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General Safety

This machine is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury or death.
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions
and warnings in the Operator's Manual and
on the machine, engine, and attachments. All
operators and mechanics should be trained. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read this
manual, it is the owner's responsibility to explain
this material to them; other languages may be
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Only allow trained, responsible, and physically
capable operators that are familiar with the safe
operation, operator controls, and safety signs and
instructions to operate the machine. Never let
children or untrained people operate or service the
equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age
of the operator.
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Always use appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) to guard against contact with
chemicals.
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Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, water, or other hazards.
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Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area.
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Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts.
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Do not operate the machine without all safety
shields, guards, switches, and other devices in
place and in proper working condition.
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Park the machine on level ground, disengage
drives, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operator's position.
Allow the machine to cool before servicing,
adjusting, fueling, unclogging, cleaning, or storing.
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