Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 74413 Operator's Manual

Safety

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.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
This product is designed for cutting and recycling
grass or, when equipped with a grass bagger, for
catching cut grass. Any use for purposes other
than these could prove dangerous to user and
bystanders.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are from ANSI
standard B71.4-2004.
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 hearing 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 gasoline and
other fuels. They are flammable and vapors
are explosive.
– Use only an approved container
– Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
– Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
engine running. Allow engine to cool
before refueling. Do not smoke.
• 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. Start
the engine only from the operator's position.
Use seat belts.
• Never raise mower with the blades running.
• Never operate without the PTO shield, or
other guards securely in place. Be sure all
interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, and
functioning properly.
• Never operate with the discharge deflector
raised, removed or altered, unless using a grass
catcher.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
• Stop on level ground, lower implements,
disengage drives, engage parking brake, shut
off engine before leaving the operator's
position for any reason including emptying the
catchers or unclogging the chute.
• Stop equipment and inspect blades after
striking objects or if an abnormal vibration
occurs. Make necessary repairs before
resuming operations.
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