During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Greensmaster Flex 1021 Operator's Manual

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Before you start the machine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
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Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. If co-workers must be present, use caution
and ensure that the grass basket is installed on
the machine.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
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Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
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Use care when mowing on wet grass. Poor footing
could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
unit.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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Stop the cutting unit whenever you are not mowing.
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Disengage the drive to the cutting unit and shut off
the machine before adjusting the height of cut.
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Never run an engine in an area where exhaust
gasses are enclosed.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Before you leave the operator's position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the cutting unit(s).
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the machine and remove the key (if
equipped).
– Wait for all movement to stop.
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Shut off the machine before emptying the basket.
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Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe
while the engine is running or soon after it has
shut off because these areas could be hot enough
to cause burns.
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Shut off the machine and disengage the drive to
the cutting unit in the following situations:
– Before fueling
– Before clearing blockages
– Before removing the grass basket
– Before checking, cleaning, or maintaining the
cutting unit
– After striking a foreign object or if an abnormal
vibration occurs. Inspect the cutting unit for
damage and make repairs before starting and
operating the machine
– Before leaving the operating position
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Use only accessories and attachments approved
by The Toro® Company.
Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution. Before using the machine
on a slope, do the following:
– Review and understand the slope instructions
in the manual and on the machine.
– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to
determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation. Use common sense and good
judgment when performing this evaluation.
Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can
quickly affect the operation of the machine on
a slope.
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Operate across slopes, never up and down. Avoid
operation on excessively steep or wet slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do
not operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water, or other hazards. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe
distance between the machine and any hazard.
Use a handheld tool to operate in these areas.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction; turn slowly and gradually.
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