Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 74408TE 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 the CEN
standard EN 836:1997.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Training
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
• Never mow while people, especially children,
or pets are nearby.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
• Do not carry passengers.
• All drivers should seek and obtain professional
and practical instruction. Such instruction
should emphasize:
– the need for care and concentration when
working with ride-on machines;
– control of a ride-on machine sliding on a
slope will not be regained by the application
of the control levers. The main reasons for
loss of control are:
◊ insufficient wheel grip, especially on
wet grass;
◊ being driven too fast;
◊ inadequate braking;
◊ the type of machine is unsuitable for its
task;
◊ lack of awareness of the effect of
ground conditions, especially slopes;
◊ incorrect hitching and load distribution.
Preparation
• While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate
the equipment when barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which may be thrown by the machine.
• Warning–Fuel is highly flammable.
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
– Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refuelling.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel
while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors have
dissipated.
– Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
• Replace faulty silencers.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly
are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
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