During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Greensmaster 1018 Operator's Manual

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
• The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for accidents that may cause
personal injury or property damage.
• 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.
• Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Use your full attention while operating the machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property damage may occur.
• Before you start the machine, ensure that all drives are in neutral, the parking brake is
engaged, and you are in the operating position.
• 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.
• Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid holes or hidden hazards.
• Do not operate the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
• Use care when mowing on wet grass. Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting unit.
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision.
• Stop the cutting unit whenever you are not mowing.
• Disengage the drive to the cutting unit and shut off the machine before adjusting the
height of cut.
• Never run an engine in an area where exhaust gasses are enclosed.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• 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.
• Shut off the machine before emptying the basket.
• 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.
• Shut off the machine and disengage the drive to the cutting unit in the following
situations:
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