Think Safety First - Toro TimeCutter SW 5000 Operator's Manual

new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow
40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to
develop full power and best performance.

Think Safety First

Operating Safety
Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and
decals in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid
injury.
DANGER
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can
cause sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury,
death or drowning.
A loss of traction is a loss of steering control.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of
rollover:
• Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• When mowing slopes, gradually work from
lower to higher areas on the incline.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed
changes.
• Turn up, into an incline when changing
directions on slopes. Turning down the
slope reduces traction.
• Attachments change the handling
characteristics of the machine. Use extra
caution when using attachments with the
machine.
1. Safe Zone—use the
machine here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
2. Danger Zone—use a
walk-behind mower and/or
hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15 degrees,
near drop-offs, and water.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can
cause hearing loss through extended periods
of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Use protective equipment for your eyes, ears, hands,
feet, and head.
1. Wear eye protection.
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3. Water
Figure 9
2. Wear hearing protection.
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