Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 03806 Operator's Manual

Safety

This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard
EN 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and
ANSI B71.4-1999 specifications in effect at the
time of production when, ballast is added;
refer to Adding Rear Ballast in Setup, page 13.
Note: The addition of attachments made by
other manufacturers that do not meet American
National Standards Institute certification will cause
noncompliance of this machine.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or
owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential
for injury, comply with these safety instructions
and always pay attention to the safety alert
symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or
DANGER-"personal safety instruction." Failure
to comply with the instruction may result in
personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are from the CEN
standard EN 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990,
and ANSI B71.4-1999.
Training
• Read the Operator's Manual and other training
material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can
not read English it is the owner's responsibility
to explain this material to them.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
• All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users.
• Never let children or untrained people operate
or service the equipment. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to himself
or herself, other people or property.
Preparation
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what
accessories and attachments are needed to
properly and safely perform the job. Only use
accessories and attachments approved by the
manufacturer.
• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat,
safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair,
loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in
moving parts.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys
and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
• Use extra care when handling diesel fuel. It is
flammable and vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.
• Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
• Check that operator's presence controls,
safety switches and shields are attached and
functioning properly. Do not operate unless
they are functioning properly.
Operation
• Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
• Only operate in good light, keeping away from
holes and hidden hazards.
• Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking
brake is engaged before starting engine. Only
start engine from the operator's position. Use
seat belts if provided.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be
sure to travel in the recommended direction
on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the
machine's stability. Use caution while operating
near drop-offs.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns
and when changing directions on slopes.
• Never operate with guards not securely in
place. Be sure all interlocks are attached,
adjusted properly, and functioning property.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
• Stop on level ground, raise the cutting units,
disengage drives, engage parking brake (if
provided), shut off engine before leaving the
operator's position for any reason including
emptying the grass baskets.
• Stop equipment and inspect the machine after
striking objects or if an abnormal vibration
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