Think Safety First; Using The Safety-Interlock System - Toro TimeCutter SW 5000 Operator's Manual

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Think Safety First

Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety
section. Knowing this information could help you or
bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
Operating the machine on wet grass or steep slopes
can cause sliding and loss of control.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Do not operate the machine near water.
DANGER
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death, or
drowning.
Do not operate the machine near drop-offs.
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
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15 degrees,
near drop-offs and water.
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3. Water
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator's 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.
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1. Wear eye protection.
Using the Safety-Interlock
System
WARNING
If safety-interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily, and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
Understanding the Safety-Interlock
System
The safety-interlock system is designed for the following:
•
To prevent the engine from starting unless the traction
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pedal is in the
•
To automatically ensure that the parking brake is engaged
and the PTO is off when starting the machine.
•
To shut off the engine whenever the traction pedal is not
in the
NEUTRAL
•
To automatically engage the parking brake and disengage
the PTO, when you rise out of the seat with the traction
pedal in the
NEUTRAL
•
To shut off the engine whenever the parking brake is not
engaged and you rise from the seat.
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2. Wear hearing protection.
position.
NEUTRAL
position and you rise from the seat.
position.
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