Safety; General Safety; Sound Pressure; Sound Power - Toro 29730 Operator's Manual

Before Operation ....................................................... 8
Before Operation Safety ........................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 8
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................. 9
Adjusting the Cutting Height .................................... 9
During Operation .....................................................10
During Operating Safety..........................................10
Starting the Engine .................................................10
Using the Self-propel Drive (Self-propel model
only) .................................................................11
Stopping the Engine ...............................................11
Mulching the Clippings ...........................................11
Bagging the Clippings .............................................11
Side-Discharging the Clippings.................................12
Operating Tips ......................................................12
After Operation ........................................................13
After Operating Safety ............................................13
Folding the Handle .................................................13
Cleaning under the Machine.....................................13
Maintenance .................................................................14
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................14
Maintenance Safety.................................................14
Preparing for Maintenance.......................................14
Replacing the Air Cleaner ........................................15
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................15
Charging the Battery (Electric-start model
only) .................................................................16
Replacing the Fuse (Electric-start model
only) .................................................................16
Replacing the Blade ................................................17
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Cable (Self-propel
model only)........................................................17
Storage ........................................................................18
Storage Safety ........................................................18
Preparing the Machine for Storage ............................18
Removing the Machine from Storage.........................18

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO
5395:2013 and ANSI B71.1-2012.

General Safety

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious personal injury.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended use
could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
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Read and understand the contents of this Operator's
Manual before you start the engine. Ensure that everyone
using this product knows how to use it and understands
the warnings.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving components
of the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards and other
safety protective devices in place and working on the
machine.
•
Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep bystanders a
safe distance from the machine.
•
Keep children out of the operating area. Never allow
children to operate the machine.
•
Stop the machine and shut off the engine before servicing,
fueling, or unclogging the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can result
in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with
these safety instructions and always pay attention to the
safety-alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger-personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with
these instructions may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional items of safety information in their
respective sections throughout this manual.

Sound Pressure

This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator's ear of 88
dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
The sound pressure level was determined according to the
procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013.

Sound Power

This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 98 dBA,
which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
The sound power level was determined according to the
procedures outlined in ISO 11094.
CAUTION
Long-term exposure to noise while operating the
machine may cause some hearing loss.
Wear adequate hearing protection whenever you
operate the machine for an extended period of time.

Hand/Arm Vibration

Model 29730
Measured vibration level for right hand = 4.9 m/s
Measured vibration level for left hand = 4.2 m/s
Uncertainty Value (K) = 2.5 m/s
Measured values were determined according to the procedures
outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013.
Models 29732 and 29734
Measured vibration level for right hand = 2.2 m/s
Measured vibration level for left hand = 1.9 m/s
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