Toro 25545T Operator's Manual page 42

During Operation Safety (continued)
• Do not operate the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
• Contact with buried electrical lines will cause death or serious injury. Know the location of
the lines and stay away from them.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure vision. Know the clearance of the machine and its turning radius. Survey the
field of vision whenever you operate the machine.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks.
Watch for traffic.
• Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and remove the key before servicing or fueling.
• Before leaving the operating position, do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Lower the attachments.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
• Use only Toro-approved attachments and accessories. Attachments can change the
stability and the operating characteristics of the machine.
• Stop the attachment when you are not working.
Note:
neutral, and shut off the machine.
• Do not operate machine where flammable gas may be present.
• Operate the machine only in well-ventilated areas.
• Check for overhead clearance (i.e., electrical wires, branches, and doorways) before
driving under any objects and do not contact them. Use a spotter if necessary.
• Operate the machine only in areas where there is sufficient clearance for you to safely
maneuver. Be aware of obstacles in close proximity to you. Failure to maintain adequate
distance from trees, walls, and other barriers may result in injury as the machine backs
up during operation if you are not attentive to the surroundings.
• Do not exceed the rated operating capacity, as the machine may become unstable,
which may result in loss of control.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
If an Electric Line is Damaged
• Contact with buried electrical lines will cause death or serious injury. Know the location of
the lines and stay away from them.
• When working near electric cables, remember the following:
– Electricity follows all paths to ground, not just the path of least resistance.
– Pipes, hoses, and cables conduct electricity back to all equipment.
– Low voltage current can injure or kill you. Many work-related electrocutions result
from contact with less than 440 volts.
Operation: During Operation
In the event of an emergency, release all controls, move ground drive control to
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