Safety; Safe Operating Practices; Before Operating - Toro 07253 Operator's Manual

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1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
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.

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
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—"personal
safety instruction." Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.
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symbol, which means
Supervisors, operators, and service persons should be
familiar with the following standards and publications:
(The material may be obtained from the address shown).
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code:
ANSI/NFPA 30
National Fire Protection Association:
ANSI/NFPA #505; Powered Industrial Trucks
National Fire Prevention Association
Barrymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 U.S.A.
ANSI/ASME B56.8 Personal Burden Carriers
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, New York 10018 U.S.A.
ANSI/UL 558; Internal Combustion Engine Powered
Industrial Trucks
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, New York 10018 U.S.A.
or
Underwriters Laboratories
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062 U.S.A.

Safe Operating Practices

Warning
The Workman is an off-highway vehicle only and
is not designed, equipped, or manufactured for use
on public streets, roads, or highways.
Supervisor's Responsibilities
Make sure that operators are thoroughly trained and
familiar with the Operator's Manual and all labels on
the vehicle.
Be sure to establish your own special procedures and
work rules for unusual operating conditions (e.g. slopes
too steep for vehicle operation).

Before Operating

Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual.
Never allow children to operate the vehicle. Anyone
who operates the vehicle should have a motor vehicle
license.
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