Safety; General Lawn Mower Safety - Toro ProLine Recycler 22038 Operator's Manual

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Safety

Toro designed and tested this lawn mower to offer
reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with
the following instructions may result in personal
injury.
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to
gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you
and any other operator of the lawn mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.

General Lawn Mower Safety

This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet
and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
Read this operator's manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
lawn mower before starting it.
Never allow children to operate the lawn mower.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Never allow adults unfamiliar with these instructions
to operate the lawn mower.
Never mow while people (especially children) or pets
are nearby. Stop the lawn mower if anyone enters the
area.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the lawn mower and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last
saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter
the area.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
See the manufacturer's instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories. Use only the
accessories that are approved by the manufacturer.
Preparation
Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the
lawn mower, and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects.
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
Do not operate the lawn mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating the lawn mower.
Warning: Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the
following precautions:
– 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 gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine. Move the lawn mower away from the area
of spillage to avoid creating any source of ignition
until the gasoline vapors have dissipated.
– Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
– If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do it
outdoors.
Replace faulty mufflers.
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