Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 23518 Operator's Manual

Safety

Improper use or maintenance can result in injury. To reduce
the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions,
and pay attention to the safety-alert symbol , which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety instruction.
Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal
injury or death.
WARNING
Removal or modification of original equipment,
parts and/or accessories may alter the warranty,
controllability, and safety of the machine.
Unauthorized modifications to the original
equipment or failure to use original Toro parts
could lead to serious injury or death. Unauthorized
changes to the machine, engine, fuel or venting
system, may violate applicable safety standards such
as: ANSI, OSHA and NFPA and/or government
regulations such as EPA and CARB.
Replace all parts including, but not limited to, tires,
belts, and fuel system components with original
Toro parts.
Important: This machine was manufactured according
to the appropriate regulatory standards in effect at the
time of manufacture. Modifying this machine in any
way may cause it to be out of compliance with those
standards and with the instructions in this Operator's
Manual . Modifications to this machine should only be
made by either the manufacturer or an Authorized Toro
Dealer.
This product is capable of injuring your hands and feet.
Follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents
or injuries occurring to people, or damage to property.
Any use of this machine other than aerating turf grass could
prove dangerous to the user and bystanders.
Important: The addition of attachments made by other
manufacturers that do not meet ANSI certification may
cause noncompliance of this machine.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.4-2012.
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 people or damage to
property.
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, safety shoes (rubber boots, 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 area before
use.
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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 run an engine in an enclosed area.
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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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