Safety; Safe Operating Practices; Before Operating; Operation - Toro 07287 Operator's Manual

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator
or owner 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 the instruction may result in personal
injury or death.
Supervisors, operators, and service persons should
be familiar with the following standards and
publications (the material may be obtained from
the address shown):
SAE J2258 Light Utility Vehicle
SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive,
Warrendale, PA 15096-0001 U.S.A.

Safe Operating Practices

The Workman is an off-highway vehicle
only and is not designed, equipped, or
manufactured for use on public streets,
roads, or highways.
Supervisor's Responsibilities
• Make sure that operators are thoroughly
trained and familiar with the Operator's Manual
and all labels on the vehicle.
• Be sure to establish your own special
procedures and work rules for unusual
operating conditions (e.g. slopes too steep for
vehicle operation).
Note: This vehicle has a supervisor speed limit
switch to allow you to limit the maximum speed
that the operator can drive the vehicle. Refer
to Supervisor Speed Limit Switch section in
Operation, page 17.

Before Operating

• Operate the vehicle only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual.
• Never allow children to operate the vehicle.
Anyone who operates the vehicle should have
a motor vehicle license.
• Never allow other adults to operate the vehicle
without first reading and understanding the
Operator's Manual. Only trained and authorized
persons should operate this vehicle. Make sure
that all operators are physically and mentally
capable of operating the vehicle.
• This vehicle is designed to carry only you,
the operator, and one passenger in the seat
provided by the manufacturer. Never carry
any other passengers on the vehicle.
• Never operate the vehicle when under
the influence of drugs or alcohol. Even
prescription drugs and cold medicines can
cause drowsiness.
• Do not drive the vehicle when you are tired.
Be sure to take occasional breaks. It is very
important that you stay alert at all times.
• Become familiar with the controls and know
how to stop the vehicle quickly.
• Keep all shields, safety devices, and decals in
place. If a shield, safety device, or decal is
malfunctioning, illegible, or damaged, repair or
replace it before operating the vehicle.
• Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
the vehicle while wearing sandals, tennis shoes
or sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing
or jewelry which could get caught in moving
parts and cause personal injury.
• Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
and a helmet is advisable and required by some
local safety and insurance regulations.
• Avoid driving when it is dark, especially in
unfamiliar areas. If you must drive when it
is dark, be sure to drive cautiously, use the
headlights, and even consider adding additional
lights.
• Be extremely careful when operating around
people. Always be aware of where bystanders
might be.
• Before operating the vehicle, always check the
designated areas of the vehicle that are stated
in the pre-starting section of this manual. If
something is wrong, do not use the vehicle.
Make sure that the problem is corrected before
the vehicle or attachment is operated.

Operation

• The operator and passenger should remain
seated whenever the vehicle is in motion.
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