Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 74568TE Operator's Manual

Safety

Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result
in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with
these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that
you and any other operator of the mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol (Figure
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.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions have been adapted from the
standard EN ISO 5395:2013.
Training
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Read the Operator's Manual and other training material.
Note: If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read the
manual language, it is the owner's responsibility to explain
this material to them.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
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All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
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Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment.
Note: Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
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The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other
people, or damage to property.
2) which means Caution,
Preparation
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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.
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Wear appropriate clothing; including a hard hat, safety
glasses, long pants, substantial, slip-resistant footwear,
gloves, and hearing protection.
Important: Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may
get tangled in moving parts.
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Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
ensure that all objects are removed from the machine
before use.
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Use extra care when handling fuels. They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
– Use only an approved container.
– Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling. Do not smoke near the machine when the
engine is running.
– Do not refuel or drain the machine indoors.
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Check that the operator's presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they are
functioning properly.
Operation
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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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Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide and other exhaust gasses
can collect.
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Only operate in well-lit areas, keeping away from holes
and hidden hazards.
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Ensure that all drives are in neutral and that the parking
brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start the
engine from the operator's position.
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Make sure that you have good footing while using this
machine, especially when backing up.
Note: Reduced footing could cause slipping.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel side to side on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect
the stability of the machine. Use caution while operating
near drop-offs.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and when
changing directions on slopes.
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Do not raise the mower deck with the blades running.
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Do not operate the machine without the PTO shield or
other guards securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are
attached, adjusted properly, and functioning properly.
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Do not operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
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