Safety; Safe Operating Practices; Safety And Instruction Decals - Toro 03217 Operator's Manual

Safety

Safe Operating Practices

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
traction unit operator's manual before operating the
verticutting unit.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this
operator's manual before operating the verticutting unit.
Never allow children to operate the verticutting units.
Do not allow adults to operate traction unit or
verticutting units without proper instruction. Only
trained operators who have read this manual should
operate the verticutting units.
Never operate the verticutting units when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a shield,
safety device or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or
replace it before operation is commenced. Also tighten
any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to ensure verticutting
unit is in safe operating condition.
Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
verticutting units while wearing sandals, tennis shoes,
sneakers or shorts. Also, do not wear loose fitting
clothing which could get caught in moving parts.
Always wear long pants and substantial shoes. Wearing
safety glasses, safety shoes and a helmet is advisable
and required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.

Safety and Instruction Decals

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area
of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
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Remove all debris or other objects that might be picked
up and thrown by the verticutting unit reel blades. Keep
all bystanders away from the working area.
If the verticutting blades strike a solid object or the unit
vibrates abnormally, stop and shut the engine off. Check
verticutting unit for damaged parts. Repair any damage
before restarting and operating the verticutting unit.
Lower the verticutting units to the ground and remove
key from ignition switch whenever machine is left
unattended.
Be sure verticutting units are in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts and screws tight.
Remove key from ignition switch to prevent accidental
starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting or
storing the machine.
Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or
assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro
Distributor.
To ensure optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories to keep the Toro all TORO. Never use
"will-fit" replacement parts and accessories made by
other manufacturers. Look for the Toro logo to assure
genuineness. Using unapproved replacement parts and
accessories could void the warranty of The Toro
Company.
Part No. 93-6688 (for CE)
1. Danger—read and
understand the operator's
manual before performing
any maintenance.
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2. Cutting hazard of hands
or feet—stop the engine
before approaching reel
area.