Safety Instructions; Safety Instructions; Before Operating; While Operating - Toro Pro Sweep 5200 Service Manual

Safety Instructions

The Pro Sweep 5200 is designed and tested to offer
safe service when operated and maintained properly.
Although hazard control and accident prevention par-
tially are dependent upon the design and configuration
of the machine, these factors are also dependent upon
the awareness, concern and proper training of the per-
sonnel involved in the operation, transport, mainte-
nance and storage of the machine. Improper use or
maintenance of the machine can result in injury or
death. To reduce the potential for injury or death, comply
with the following safety instructions.

Before Operating

1. Read and understand the contents of the Operator's
Manual before starting and operating the machine. Be-
come familiar with the controls and know how to stop the
sweeper quickly. Additional copies of the Operator's
Manual are available on the internet at www.Toro.com.
2. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible
or damaged, repair or replace it before operating the
machine. Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts or screws to
ensure machine is in safe operating condition.

While Operating

1. Operator should be in the operators position when
operating the tow vehicle and sweeper. Stay away from
the sweeper when the brush is engaged.
2. Make sure that hitch pin is properly positioned in tow
vehicle and sweeper. Hitch pin should be secured with
hairpin clip.
3. Do not run tow vehicle engine in a confined area with-
out adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous
and could possibly be deadly.
4. Do not touch tow vehicle engine, muffler or exhaust
pipe while engine is running or soon after it is stopped.
These areas could be hot enough to cause burns.
5. If abnormal vibration is detected, stop tow vehicle
and sweeper immediately and determine source of
vibration. Correct problems before resuming the use of
sweeper.
Safety
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
3. Make sure that the tow vehicle is carefully selected
to assure the best performance and safe operation of
the Pro Sweep 5200.
4. Assure sweeper interlock system functions correctly
so sweeper brush does not rotate unless dump hopper
is lowered.
5. Make sure that operator is familiar with tow vehicle
operation.
6. While operating, the Pro Sweep 5200 may exceed
noise levels of 85dB(A) at the operator position. Hearing
protection is recommended for prolonged exposure to
reduce the potential of permanent hearing damage.
7. Before leaving the operator's position of the tow ve-
hicle:
A. Stop sweeper brush.
B. Ensure that vehicle traction lever is in neutral, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key from
ignition switch.
C. Make sure that dump hopper is lowered.
8. Park on level surface, empty hopper and chock
sweeper wheels before disconnecting Pro Sweep 5200
from tow vehicle.
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