Toro 25545T Operator's Manual page 43

During Operation Safety (continued)
• Most electric strikes are not noticeable, but indications of a strike include:
– Power outage
– Smoke
– Explosion
– Popping noises
– Arcing electricity
If any of these occur, assume an electric strike has occurred.
If you suspect that an electric line is damaged, do not move and take the following actions.
(The order and degree of action will depend on the situation):
• If you are on the machine, remain on the machine, raise the attachments, and move the
machine away from the immediate area.
• If you are off the machine,
– Do not touch any equipment.
– If you must leave the area, take small steps with your feet close together to reduce
the hazard of being shocked from one foot to the other.
• Warn people nearby that an electric strike has occurred. Instruct them to leave the area.
• Have someone contact the electric company to shut off the power.
• If you leave the area, do not return to the jobsite or allow anyone to enter the area until
given permission by the utility company.
If a Gas Line is Damaged
If you suspect that a gas line has been damaged, take the following actions. The order and
degree of action will depend on the situation.
• Immediately shut off engine(s) if you can do it safely and quickly.
• Remove any ignition source(s) if you can do it safely and quickly.
• Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should leave the area
immediately.
• After warning others to leave the area, leave the jobsite as soon as possible.
• Call your local emergency service and utility company immediately.
• If jobsite is along the street, keep the traffic away from the jobsite.
• Do not return to jobsite until given permission by emergency personnel and the utility
company.
If the Machine Catches on Fire
Perform the emergency shutdown procedure and then take the following actions. The order
and degree of action will depend on the situation.
3467-222A Page 5–6 Operation: During Operation