Introduction; Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 30527 Operator's Manual

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Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
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information and Note: emphasizes general information
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worthy of special attention.
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Safety

This machine meets or exceeds the B71.4–2004
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in effect at the time of production.
Note: The addition of attachments made by other
manufacturers that do not meet American National
Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance
of this machine.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety alert
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—"personal
safety instruction." Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.4—2004.
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Training
• Read the Operator's Manual and other training material.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
• All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
• Never let children or untrained people operate or
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
Preparation
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
3
Important calls attention to special mechanical
If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it
is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to
them.
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
owner is responsible for training the users.
service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself,
other people or property.
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose
clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
symbol, which means