Safety Instructions; Before Operating The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 1200 Service Manual

Safety Instructions

Before Operating the Machine

Safety: Safety Instructions
The Groundsmaster 1200 Pull-Behind Rotary Mower machine is tested and
certified by Toro for compliance with existing safety standards and specifications.
Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design
and configuration of the machine. They are also dependent upon awareness,
concern and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of the machine. Improper use or failure to properly
maintain the machine can result in injury or death. To reduce the potential for
injury or death, comply with the following safety instructions.
To reduce the potential of injury or death, comply with the following
safety instructions as well as information found in the Operator's
Manuals and the Operator and Safety Training Videos found on
www.toro.com.
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Review and understand the contents of the Operator's Manual and all of the
operating and safety decals on the machine before operation. Familiarize
yourself with the controls, and know how to stop the machine quickly.
Additional copies of the Operator's Manual are available at www.toro.com.
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View and understand the Operator and Safety Training Videos found on
www.toro.com.
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Never allow children to operate the machine. Never allow adults to operate
the machine without proper training.
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Become familiar with the controls. Know how to raise and disengage the
cutting units and stop the tow vehicle quickly.
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Keep all shields, safety devices, and decals in place. If a shield, safety
device, or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or replace it before operating
the machine.
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Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate machine while wearing
sandals, tennis shoes, or sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing which
has the potential to get caught in moving parts and cause injury.
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Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants and a hard hat is advisable
and may be required by local safety and insurance regulations.
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Make sure that operator is familiar with safe tow vehicle operation.
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Tighten any loose nuts, bolts, or screws to ensure that the machine is in
safe operating condition.
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Make sure that the Groundsmaster 1200 Pull-Behind Rotary Mower is
properly attached to the tow vehicle; refer to the Tow Vehicle Operator's
Manual.
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Make sure the entire work area is clear of objects which might be picked
up and thrown by the cutting units.
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Do not carry passengers on the machine. Keep everyone, especially children
and pets, away from the area of operation.
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