Toro 44539 Operator's Manual page 5

– Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure
that no one is behind the machine.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
• Stay away from the nozzle opening when the
machine is operating. Keep all bystanders away from
the nozzle opening and don't direct discharge toward
bystanders.
• Do not operate the machine under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• 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.
• If the tow vehicle engine stalls or the machine loses
headway and cannot make it to the top of a slope, do
not turn the machine around. Always back the tow
vehicle slowly straight down the slope.
• Do not take an injury risk! When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area,
stop operation. Careless operation, combined with
terrain angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned
guards can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not
resume operation until the area is cleared.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine
is running or soon after it is stopped. These areas
could be hot enough to cause a burn.
Remote Control Operation
• Read and follow all instructions.
• Failure to abide by Safety Precautions may result in
equipment failure, loss of authority to operate the
equipment, and personal injury.
• Use and maintain proper wiring. Follow equipment
manufacturer instructions. Improper, loose, and
frayed wiring can cause system failure, equipment
damage, and intermittent operation.
• Changes or modifications made to equipment not
expressly approved by the manufacturer will void
the warranty
• Owner/operators of the equipment must abide by all
applicable Federal, State, and Local laws concerning
installation and operation of the equipment. Failure
to comply could result in penalties and could void
user authority to operate the equipment.
• Make sure that the machinery and surrounding area
is clear before operating. Do not activate the remote
control system until certain that it is safe to do so.
• Turn off the remote control and remove power from
the base unit before attempting any maintenance.
This will prevent accidental operation of the
controlled machinery.
• Power can be removed from the Base Unit by
detaching the 12-pin cables from the base unit
connector P1, or by removing the source power
from the circuit.
• Use a damp cloth to keep units clean. Remove mud,
concrete, dirt, etc. after use to prevent obstructing
or clogging the buttons, levers, wiring, and switches.
• Do not allow liquid to enter the remote control
or base unit enclosures. Do not use high pressure
equipment to clean the remote control or base unit.
• Disconnect the radio base unit before welding on
the machine. Failure to disconnect the base unit may
result in destruction of or damage to the base unit.
• Operate and store units only within the specified
operation and storage temperatures defined in the
Specifications of this document.
Towing
• Check with your local county or state safety towing
regulations, in addition to meeting Department of
Transportation (DOT) Safety Towing Regulations,
before towing the debris blower.
• In order to reduce the possibility of an accident
while transporting the debris blower on public
roads, ALWAYS make sure the towing vehicle is
mechanically sound and in good operating condition.
• ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
• ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear.
NEVER tow the debris blower with defective
hitches, couplings, chains, etc.
• Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle
and debris blower. The debris blower tires should be
inflated to 35 psi (241 kpa) cold. Also, check the tire
tread wear on the vehicle and debris blower.
• ALWAYS properly attach debris blower's safety
chains to towing vehicle.
• ALWAYS make sure that the towing vehicle's
directional, backup, and brake lights are working
properly.
• The maximum speed for highway towing is 55 MPH
unless posted otherwise. Recommended off-road
towing is not to exceed 15 MPH or less depending
on type of terrain.
• Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause
skidding, or jack knifing. Smooth, gradual starts and
stops will improve towing.
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