Toro 23518 Operator's Manual page 5

DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark which
can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and
cause property damage.
– Always place gasoline containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
– Do not fill gasoline containers inside a
vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because
interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners
may insulate the container and slow the loss
of any static charge.
– When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
the equipment with its wheels on the ground.
– If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a
portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
– If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times
until fueling is complete.
WARNING
Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors has caused cancer
in laboratory animals. Failure to use caution
may cause serious injury or illness.
– Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
– Keep face away from nozzle and gas
tank/container opening.
– Keep away from eyes and skin.
– Never siphon by mouth.
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Check that the operator's presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning
properly.
Operation
WARNING
Operating engine parts, especially the muffler,
become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur on
contact and debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc.
can catch fire.
• Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to
cool before touching.
• Remove accumulated debris from muffler and
engine area.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run engine indoors or in a small confined
area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
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Operate only in daylight or good artificial light, keeping
away from holes and hidden hazards.
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, Do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
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Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is
engaged before starting engine.
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Never operate the machine with damaged guards, shields,
or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches and
other devices in place and in proper working condition.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Park machine on level ground. Stop engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, remove key and engage parking
brake:
– Before checking, cleaning or working on the machine.
– After striking a foreign object or abnormal vibration
occurs (inspect the machine for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the machine).
– Before clearing blockages.
– Whenever you leave the machine.
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Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and engage
parking brake:
– Before refueling.
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