Safety Rules - Toro 51930 Operator's Manual

Safety Rules

WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious personal injury as well
as damage to the product.
This product has been designed and manufactured to
meet or exceed the requirements of the current version of
ANSI B175.3, safety requirements for gasoline-powered
string trimmers and brushcutters.
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Physical Condition of the Operator. Do not
operate this product when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Clothing Requirements. Always wear long heavy
pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing,
jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Secure
hair so that it is above shoulder level to avoid
entanglement in moving parts.
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Protective Accessories Requirements. Wear eye
protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
standards when operating this product. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.
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Condition of Trimmer Before Use. Inspect the
product before each use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts
that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way.
Make sure the cutting attachment is properly
installed and securely fastened. Be sure the cutting
attachment shield is properly attached, and in the
position recommended by the manufacturer. Use
only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by the
manufacturer. For example, never use wire or wire-
rope, which can break off and become a dangerous
projectile.
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Proper Stance. Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach. Keep the cutting attachment below
waist level. Keep all parts of your body away from the
rotating cutting attachment and hot surfaces.
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Exhaust Gases. Never start or run the product inside
a closed room or building; breathing exhaust fumes
can cause illness or death.
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Fueling. Mix and pour fuel outdoors where there are
no sparks and flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap
only after stopping the engine. Do not smoke while
fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe spilled fuel from the
product. Move at least 30 ft. (9 m) away from the
fueling source and site before starting the engine.
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Work Area. Clear the area to be cut before each use.
Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, or string, that can be thrown or become
entangled in the cutting attachment. Clear the area
Safety Rules
of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum,
keep all children, bystanders, and pets outside a 50
ft. (15 m) radius. Because there still may be a risk of
injury to bystanders from thrown objects, bystanders
should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you
are approached while operating the product, stop the
engine and the cutting attachment.
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Dangerous Environments. To avoid falling, do not
use the product in damp or wet locations.
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Controlling the Product. During carburetor
adjustments the cutting attachment may spin.
Therefore, you should wear protective equipment
and observe all safety instructions when adjusting the
carburetor. For products equipped with a clutch, be
sure the cutting attachment stops turning when the
engine idles. When the product is turned off, make
sure the cutting attachment has stopped before
setting down the product.
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Use the Right Product. Use the product for the
intended purpose only.
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Condition of Brushcutter Before Use. The handles
shall be mounted according to the manufacturer's
instructions. Do not attach any blade to a product
without proper installation of all required parts.
Failure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to
fly off and seriously injure the operator and/or
bystanders. Discard blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any way.
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Use the Right Equipment. Always use the barrier
bar on the front handle and the shoulder strap with
the brushcutter.
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Blade Thrust. Blade thrust may occur when the
spinning blade contacts an object that it does not
immediately cut. A blade thrust can be violent
enough to cause the product and/or operator to be
propelled in any direction, and possibly lose control
of the product. Blade thrust can occur without
warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to
see the material being cut.
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Stopping the Product. A coasting blade can cause
injury while it continues to spin after the engine is
stopped or throttle is released. Maintain proper
control until the blade has completely stopped
rotating.
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