Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 74170 Operator's Manual

Safety

This machine meets or exceeds CPSC blade safety
requirements for rotary mowers and the
B71.4 1990 specifications of the American
National Standards Institute, in effect at time of
production.
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.
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Safe Operating Practices

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, deadly poison.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Carbon monoxide can kill you and is also
known to the State of California to cause
birth defects.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
This product is designed for cutting and recycling
grass or, when equipped with a grass bagger, for
catching cut grass. Any use for purposes other than
these could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
Note: This engine is NOT equipped with a
spark arrestor muffler. Use or operation
of this mower in the State of California
on any forest-covered or unimproved
grass-covered land, without an
approved spark arrester muffler, is a
violation of the law. Other states may
have similar laws.