Safety; General Lawn Mower Safety; Training; Preparation - Toro 22197 Operator's Manual

Safety

This lawn mower meets the CPSC blade safety
requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers
and the B71.4 specifications of the American
National Standards Institute in effect at the time
of production.
Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for
injury, comply with these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer
reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply
with the following instructions may result in
personal injury.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that
you and any other operator of the lawn mower 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

This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
The following instructions are from the ANSI/OPEI
B71.4–2004 standard.

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 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 themselves, 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 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 remove gas cap or add fuel when engine
is running.
– 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.
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