During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 18745TE Operator's Manual

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During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in
wet conditions.
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Before you start the machine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral.
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Keep away from holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, and
other hidden hazards. Use care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, tall grass or other
objects that may hide obstacles or obscure vision.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine or
cause you to lose your balance or footing.
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Shut off the machine and disengage the drive to
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.
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Be alert, slow down, and use caution when making
turns and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Never raise the mower deck with the blades
running.
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Be aware of the mower discharge path and direct
discharge away from others. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction as the
material may ricochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blades, slow down, and use caution when
crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the mower.
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Do not leave a running machine unattended.
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Be alert and shut off the machine if children enter
the area.
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.
– Use an angle indicator to determine the
approximate slope angle of the area.
– Never operate on slopes greater than 15°.
– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to
determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation. Use common sense and good
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