General Lawn Mower Safety - Toro 02656 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Cutting Height....................................11
Starting the Engine .................................................12
Using the Self-propel Drive......................................12
Stopping the Engine ...............................................13
Bagging the Clippings .............................................13
Operating Tips ......................................................13
Maintenance .................................................................14
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................14
Preparing for Maintenance.......................................14
Replacing the Air Filter............................................14
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................15
Adjusting the Self-propel Cable ................................16
Replacing the Blade ................................................17
Sharpening the Blade ..............................................17
Cleaning the Machine..............................................18
Storage ........................................................................19
Preparing the Machine for Storage ............................19
Folding the Handle .................................................20
Removing the Machine from Storage.........................20
Safety
The following safety section is adapted from ANSI
B71.4-2012.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can result
in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with
these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this machine for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that
you and any other operator of the machine read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means Caution,
Warning, or Danger-"personal safety instruction."
Read and understand the instruction because it has to
do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction
may result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO
standard 5395.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
•
Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot 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 allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
•
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
•
Understand explanations for all pictograms used on the
mower or in the instructions.
Safe Handling of Fuels
•
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
•
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
•
Use only an approved fuel container.
•
Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
•
Allow engine to cool before refueling.
•
Never refuel the machine indoors.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
•
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
•
Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it
on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with a portable container, rather than from a
fuel dispenser nozzle.
•
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
•
Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
•
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
•
Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten
securely.
Preparation
•
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear, long
trousers, and ear protection. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Long
hair, loose clothing, or jewelry may get tangled in moving
parts.
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other
foreign objects which can be thrown by the machine.
•
Before using, always visually inspect to see that guards,
and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass
catchers, are in place and working correctly.
•
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades,
blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.
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