Safety Instructions - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Service Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Safety Instructions
The REELMASTER 3100--D was tested and certified by
TORO for compliance with national and international
standards as specified in the Operator's Manual. Al-
though hazard control and accident prevention are de-
pendent partially upon the design and configuration of
the machine, these factors are also dependent upon the
awareness, concern, and proper training of the person-
nel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance,
and storage of the machine. Improper use or mainte-
nance by the operator or owner of the machine can re-
sult in injury. To reduce the potential for any injury,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Supervisor's Responsibilities
1. Make sure operators are thoroughly trained and fa-
miliar with the Operator's Manual, Operator's Video,
and all the operating and safety decals on the machine.
2. Be sure to establish your own special procedures
and work rules for unusual operating conditions (e.g.
slopes to steep for machine operation). Survey mow-
ing site completely to determine which hills can be
operated on safely. When performing this site survey,
always use common sense and take into consideration
Before Operating
3. Operate machine only after reading and understand-
ing the contents of the Operator's Manual and viewing
the Operator's Video. Copies of the Operator's Manual
are available on the internet at www.Toro.com.
4. Only trained operators who are skilled in slope op-
eration and who have read the Operator's Manual and
viewed the Operator's Video should operate the ma-
chine. Never allow children to operate the machine or
adults to operate it without proper instructions.
Reelmaster 3100--D
. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Maintenance and Service
1 JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
2 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
To reduce the potential for injury or death, com-
ply with the following safety instructions.
the turf condition and the rollover risk. To determine
which hills or slopes may be safely operated on, use the
inclinometer provided with each machine. To perform a
site survey, lay a 4 foot long, 2 by 4 inch piece of wood
on the slope surface and measure the angle of the slope.
The piece of wood will average the slope but will not take
into consideration dips or holes. THE MAXIMUM SIDE
HILL ANGLE SHOULD NOT BE GREATER THAN 25
DEGREES.
5. Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the machine and engine quickly.
6. Do not carry passengers on the machine. Keep ev-
eryone, especially children and pets, away from the
areas of operation.
7. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
Repair or replace damaged, malfunctioning, or illegible
shield, safety device, or decal before operating the ma-
chine.
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