Slope Operation; Children; Service - Toro Super Recycler 20382 Operator's Manual

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Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes
to a complete stop before cleaning the machine,
removing grass catcher, or unclogging the
discharge guard.
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Operate the machine only in daylight or good
artificial light.
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Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Never operate the machine in wet grass. Always
be sure of your footing; walk; never run.
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Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, before
starting the engine.
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If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check for the cause
immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
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Always wear eye protection when operating the
machine.
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See the manufacturer's instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories. Use only
accessories approved by the manufacturer.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall
accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation
on all slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not mow it.
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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause
a slip-and-fall accident. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
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Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep
slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall
accident.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. You could lose your footing or
balance.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
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Be alert and turn the machine off if a child enters
the area.
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view of a child.

Service

Safe Handling of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Use only an approved gasoline container.
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground, away from your vehicle
before filling.
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Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck
or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is
not possible, then refuel such equipment with a
portable container rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
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Never overfill the fuel tank. Replace the fuel cap
and tighten it securely.
WARNING
Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an
enclosed area.
General Service
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Never operate the machine in a closed area.
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Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure that the
equipment is in safe working condition.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
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