Safety; General Machine Safety Warnings - Toro Groundsmaster e3200 Operator's Manual

Safety

General Machine Safety
Warnings
WARNING—Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this machine.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
The term "machine" in all of the warnings listed below
refers to your mains-operated (corded) machine or
battery-operated (cordless) machine.
Work area safety
1.
A. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
B. Do not operate the machine in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gasses, or dust. The
machine creates sparks, which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
C. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating the machine. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
2.
A. Machine plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with an earthed
(grounded) machine. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
B. Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
C. Do not expose the machine to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a machine will
increase the risk of electric shock.
D. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the machine. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
E. When operating the machine outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
F. If operating the machine in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock.
Personal safety
3.
A. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and
use common sense when operating the
machine. Do not use the machine while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating the machine
may result in serious personal injury.
B. Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
C. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or
battery pack. Energising a machine that
has the switch on invites accidents.
D. Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the machine on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of
the machine may result in personal injury.
E. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the machine in unexpected
situations.
F. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
G. If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
H. Do not let familiarity gained from
frequent use of the machine allow you to
become complacent and ignore machine
safety principles. A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.
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