Safety - Toro Recycler 20651 Operator's Manual

CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight information.
"Important" calls attention to special mechanical
information and "Note" emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
The left and right side of the machine is determined by
standing behind the handle in the normal operator's
position.

Safety

Training
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are nearby.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
Preparation
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all objects which may be thrown
by the machine.
WARNING – Gasoline is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until petrol vapors have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Replace faulty silencers.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts, and cutter assembly are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance.
On multi–bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
Operation
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where
feasible.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawnmower towards you.
Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass,
and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the
area to be mowed.
Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards or
shields, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting
the engine.
Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away from
the blade(s).
Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or
switching on the motor, except if the lawnmower has
to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more
than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which
is away from the operator.
Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
discharge chute.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine
is running.
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