Safety; Training; Preparation; General Operation - Toro 4045 Operator's Manual

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions, and pay attention to
the safety alert symbol , which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger—"personal safety instruction." Failure to comply
with the instructions may result in personal injury or
death.
Important: This machine was manufactured according
to the appropriate regulatory standards in effect at the
time of manufacture. Modifying this machine in any
way may cause it to be out of compliance with those
standards and with the instructions in this Operator's
Manual . Modifications to this machine should only be
made by either the manufacturer or an Authorized Toro
Dealer.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet. Follow
all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents
or injuries occurring to people, or damage to property.
Important: Before operating in an area with
high-voltage lines or cables, contact a "One-Call
System Directory" service. In the USA, call 811 or
your local utility company. If you do not know your
local utility company's phone number, call the national
number (USA and Canada only) at 1-888-258-0808. Also,
contact any utility companies that are not participants
of the "One-Call System Directory" service. Please
refer to Drilling Near Utility Lines (page 6)
information.

Training

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Read the Operator's Manual and other training material.
Note: If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read this
manual, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this
material to them.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
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All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
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Do not let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment.

Preparation

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Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
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Wear appropriate clothing; including a hard hat, safety
glasses, long pants, substantial slip-resistant safety shoes
(rubber boots), gloves, and hearing protection. Tie back
long hair. Do not wear jewelry.
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Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
ensure that all objects are removed from the area before
use.
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Use extra care when handling fuels. They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
– Use only an approved container.
– Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling. Do not smoke near the machine when the
engine is running.
– Do not refuel or drain the machine indoors.
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Check that the operator's presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they are
functioning properly.

General Operation

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Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
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Do not operate without the guards securely in place. Be
sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted, and functioning
properly.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Keep away from moving machine parts and pipes.
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Do not operate the machine when ill, tired, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Do not leave the machine running unattended. Stop the
engine and remove the key before leaving.
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Locate the pinch-point areas marked on the machine and
attachments and keep hands and feet away from these
areas.
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
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