Toro Mower Safety - Toro Greensmaster Flex 1800 04040 Operator's Manual

and make repairs before restarting and operating the
equipment.
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Reduce the throttle setting before stopping engine and, if
the engine is provided with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the
valve off at the conclusion of mowing.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop reels if not mowing.
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Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol
or drugs
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into
a trailer or truck
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
Maintenance and Storage
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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
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Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
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Check the grass basket frequently for wear or
deterioration.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware
and hydraulic fittings tightened. Replace all worn or
damaged parts and decals.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and
fixed parts of the machine.
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Disengage drives, disengage the cutting unit, set parking
brake, stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait
for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or
repairing.
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Clean grass and debris from cutting unit, drives, mufflers,
and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage.
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Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
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Disconnect battery and remove spark plug wire before
making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal
first and the positive last. Reconnect positive first and
negative last.
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Use care when checking the reel. Wear gloves and use
caution when servicing them.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
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Use full width ramps for loading machine into trailer or
truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,
or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed
down and outward from the machine.

Toro Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to Toro
products or other safety information that you must know that
is not included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI standard.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its intended use
could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
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Know how to stop the engine quickly.
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Do not operate the machine while wearing tennis shoes
or sneakers.
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Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable and
required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.
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Handle gasoline carefully. Wipe up any spills.
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Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine.
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Always stand behind the handle when starting and
operating the machine.
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Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:
– Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks, or
other hazards.
– Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid
sudden stops and starts.
– When near or crossing roads, always yield the
right-of-way.
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The grass basket must be in place, during the mowing
operation, for maximum safety. Shut the engine off
before emptying the basket.
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Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe while
the engine is running or soon after it has stopped because
these areas could be hot enough to cause burns.
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When a person or pet appears unexpectedly in or near the
mowing area, stop mowing. Careless operation, combined
with terrain angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned
guards can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume
mowing until the area is cleared.
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