Safety Instructions; Supervisors' Responsibilities; While Operating - Toro REELMASTER 3100-D Operator's Manual

Safety Instructions

To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the
following safety instructions.

SUPERVISORS' RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Make sure operators are thoroughly trained and
familiar with the operator's manual and all the
labels on the machine.
2. Be sure to establish your own special procedures
and work rules for unusual operating conditions
(e.g., slopes too steep for machine operation).
Survey the complete mowing site to determine
which hills can be safely operated on. Always
consider the turf condition and the rollover risk. To
help determine which hills or slopes may be safely
mowed, use the inclinometer provided with each
machine. To perform a site survey, lay a 1.5-meter
board on the slope surface and measure the angle of
the slope. The board 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.
BEFORE OPERATING
3. Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual. A free
replacement manual is available by sending
complete model and serial number to your local
Toro Distributor.
4. Only trained operators, skilled in slope operation
and who have read this manual should operate the
machine. Never allow children to operate the
machine or adults to operate it without proper
instructions.
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
everyone, especially children and pets, away from
the areas of operation.
7. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is damaged,
malfunctioning or illegible, repair or replace it
before operating the machine.
8. Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate the
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or
sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing
because it could get caught in moving parts and
possibly cause personal injury.
9. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants and
a helmet is advisable and required by some local
authorities and insurance regulations.
10. Make sure the work area is clear of objects that
might be picked up and thrown by the reels.
11. Fill the fuel tank with diesel fuel before starting the
engine. Avoid spilling any fuel. Since fuel is highly
flammable, handle it carefully.
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not remove the cap from the fuel tank when
the engine is hot or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling diesel fuel.
D. Fill the fuel tank outdoors and not over 2.5 cm
from the top of the tank, (bottom of the filler
neck). Do not overfill.

WHILE OPERATING

12. Do not run the engine in a confined area without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous
and could be deadly.
13. Sit on the seat when starting and operating the
machine.
14. Check the interlock switches daily for proper
operation (Refer To Checking The interlock
Switches). Do not rely entirely on safety switches;
shut off the engine before getting off the seat, If a
switch fails, replace it before operating the machine.
The interlock system is for your protection, so do
not bypass it. Replace all interlock switches every
two years.
15. The operator must be skilled and trained in how to
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