Maintenance And Storage - Toro 20052 Operator's Manual

9. Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate mower
in wet grass. or damp locations. Do not use mower in
the rain.
10. Always maintain secure footing. Keep a firm grip on
the handle and walk; never run. Mow only in daylight
or in good artificial light.
11. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Use extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Wear
skid resistant shoes on slopes.
12. Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
13. Do not force the mower. It operates best and safest at
the rate for which it was designed.
14. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation to protect eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the machine. (Regular eyeglasses are
not safety glasses.)
15. Always wear an approved dust mask when using unit
in dusty conditions.
16. Keep face, hands, and feet away from the mower
housing and cutter blade when the motor is running.
Blade can cause injury to hands and feet. Stay behind
the handle until the motor stops.
17. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
mower toward you. Before and while moving
backwards, look behind and down for small children.
18. Since the blade rotates for a few seconds after the
control bar is released, stay behind the handle until all
moving parts stop.
19. After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates
abnormally, stop motor and disconnect extension cord.
Check mower for damage and make all repairs before
using mower again. If major repairs are ever needed or
if assistance is desired, contact your local Authorized
TORO Service Dealer.
20. Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or
damaged in any way. Repair any damage before
operating mower.
21. Stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect extension cord from mower before
adjusting the height-of-cut.
22. Stop the motor when pushing the mower outside the
lawn area.
23. Stop the motor and remove the key from the plug
before removing side discharge chute or optional
grass catcher.
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24. Stop motor before leaving the operator's
position—behind the handle. Disconnect extension
cord from mower if mower will be unattended.
25. If mower must be lifted to be transported, stop motor,
stay behind the handle until all moving parts stop and
remove key from the plug receptacle.

Maintenance And Storage

1. Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or if
assistance is desired, contact your local Authorized
TORO Service Dealer.
2. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or
adjusted, stop motor and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Remove key from plug.
3. Do not charge lawn mower in rain or in wet locations.
4. To prevent electric shock while charging, repair or
replace any damaged electrical cords immediately.
Note: The extension cord is only needed to recharge the
battery. It is not used for mowing with the mower.
5. Don't abuse extension cord while charging. Do not
yank cord to remove it from plug receptacle. Keep
cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
6. When replacing batteries, all batteries should be
replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and
discharged batteries could increase internal cell
pressure and rupture the battery(ies).
7. When inserting the batteries into this product, the
proper polarity or direction must be observed. Reverse
insertion of batteries can result in burned wires, sparks,
leakage or explosion of batteries.
8. Remove key before servicing, cleaning, or removing
material from the lawn mower.
9. Use only replacement battery(ies) of approved type
and size.
10. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire; the cell
may explode. Check with local codes for special
disposal instructions.
11. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the
eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
12. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short
the battery (contact both positive and negative battery
posts) with conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may
overheat and cause burns.
13. To ensure the mower is in safe operating condition,
frequently check and keep all nuts, bolts, and screws
tight. Ensure blade bolt is tightened to 35-40 ft–lb
(48-54 N m).