Supervisor's Responsibilities; Safe Handling Of Fuels; Operation - Toro Workman MD Operator's Manual

Supervisor's Responsibilities

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Make sure operators are thoroughly trained and familiar
with the Operator's Manual and all labels on the vehicle.
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Be sure to establish your own special procedures and
work rules for unusual operating conditions (e.g. slopes
too steep for the safe operation of the machine).

Safe Handling of Fuels

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To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
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Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
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Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it
on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with a portable container, rather than from a
fuel dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
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Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten
securely.

Operation

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The operator and passenger should remain seated and
use the seat belts whenever the vehicle is in motion. The
operator should keep both hands on the steering wheel,
whenever possible, and the passenger should use the
hand holds provided. Keep arms and legs within the
vehicle body at all times.
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Drive slower and turn less sharply when you are carrying
a passenger. Remember your passenger may not be
expecting you to brake or turn and may not be ready.
Never carry passengers in the box or on attachments.
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Never overload your vehicle. The name plate (located
under the middle of the dash) shows the load limits for
the vehicle. Never overfill attachments or exceed the
vehicle maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW).
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When starting the engine:
– Sit on operator's seat and ensure that the parking
brake is engaged.
– Keep your foot on the brake.
– Rotate the On/Off switch to the On position.
Note: The engine will start when you push in the
accelerator pedal.
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Using the machine demands attention. Failure to operate
machine safely may result in an accident, tip over of the
machine, and serious injury or death. Drive carefully.
To prevent tipping or loss of control, take the following
precautions:
– Use extreme caution, reduce speed, and maintain
a safe distance around sand traps, ditches, creeks,
ramps, any unfamiliar areas, or other hazards.
– Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
– Use caution when operating the vehicle on a steep
slope. Normally, travel straight up and down slopes.
Reduce speed when making sharp turns or when
turning on hillsides. Avoid turning on hillsides
whenever possible.
– Use extra caution when operating the machine on
wet surfaces, at higher speeds, or with a full load.
Stopping time will increase with a full load.
– When loading the bed, distribute the load evenly.
Use extra caution if the load exceeds the dimensions
of the vehicle/bed. Operate the machine with extra
caution when handling off-center loads that cannot
be centered. Keep loads balanced and secure to
prevent them from shifting.
– Avoid sudden stops and starts. Do not go from
reverse to forward or forward to reverse without first
coming to a complete stop.
– Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or
other unsafe driving actions that may cause a loss of
control of the machine.
– Do not pass another machine traveling in the same
direction at intersections, blind spots, or at other
dangerous locations.
– When dumping, do not let anyone stand behind
machine and do not dump the load on anyone's feet.
Release the tailgate latches from the side of box, not
from behind.
– Keep all bystanders away. Before backing up, look to
the rear and ensure that no one is behind the vehicle.
Back up slowly.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right of way to pedestrians and
other vehicles. Always signal your turns or stop early
enough so other persons know what you plan to do.
Obey all traffic rules and regulations.
– Never operate the machine in or near an area where
there is dust or fumes in the air which are explosive.
The electrical and exhaust systems of the machine can
produce sparks capable of igniting explosive materials.
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