Safety; Safety-Alert Symbol; General Safety - Toro Spray Master Series Operator's Manual

Safety

The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.4-2017.

Safety-Alert Symbol

The safety-alert symbol
this manual and on the machine to identify important
safety messages that you must follow to avoid an
accident.
This symbol means Attention! Become Alert! Your
Safety Is Involved!
Safety-alert symbol
The safety-alert symbol appears above information
which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and is
followed by the word Danger, Warning, or Caution.
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
(Figure 2) is used both in
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General Safety

This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet
and of throwing objects. Toro designed and tested this
machine to offer reasonably safe service; however,
failure to comply with safety instructions may result in
injury or death.
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions and
warnings in the Operator's Manual and other
training materials, on the machine, the engine, and
attachments. All operators and mechanics should
be trained. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot
read this manual, it is the owner's responsibility to
explain this material to them; other languages may
be available on our website.
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Only allow trained, responsible, and physically
capable operators who are familiar with the safe
operation, operator controls, and safety signs and
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instructions to operate the machine. Never allow
children or untrained people operate or service the
equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age
of the operator.
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Always use appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE) to guard against contact with
chemicals.
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Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, water, or other hazards.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
•
Never operate the machine with damaged guards,
shields, or covers. Always have safety shields,
guards, switches and other devices in place and in
proper working condition.
•
Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and remove
the key before servicing, fueling, or unclogging
the machine.
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