Safety; Operator Safety; String Trimmer Safety; Fuel Safety - Toro 53002 Operator's Manual

Safety

Operator Safety

1. Read and understand this Operator's Manual before
using this product. Be thoroughly familiar with the
proper use of this product.
2. Always wear eye protection that complies with ANSI
(American National Standards Institute) Z87–1.
3. Always wear hearing protection.
4. Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do
not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals,
or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length.
5. Never operate this String Trimmer when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
6. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause death.
7. Keep handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.

String Trimmer Safety

1. Make sure the Trimmer is assembled correctly and that
the trimmer head is correctly installed and securely
fastened as instructed in the Assembly section.
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2. Inspect the String Trimmer before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all
fasteners are in place and tightened securely. Follow
the maintenance instructions beginning on page 15.
3. Make sure the trimmer head does not rotate at engine
idle speed. Refer to Idle Speed Adjustment, page 16.
4. Inspect the String Trimmer cutting head and replace
any parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged before
using the Trimmer.
5. Install the required shield before using the Trimmer.
6. Use only flexible, non–metallic, monofilament cutting
line of the correct diameter. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
7. Never use a cutting head or replacement parts that are
not approved by Toro.
8. Maintain the String Trimmer according to the
recommended maintenance intervals and procedures in
the Maintenance section on page 15.
9. Shut off the engine and wait until the trimmer head has
completely stopped moving before checking,
performing maintenance on or working on the String
Trimmer.
10. If running problems or excessive vibration occur, stop
immediately and inspect the unit for the cause. If the
cause cannot be determined or is beyond your ability
to correct, return the String Trimmer to your servicing
dealer for repair.

Fuel Safety

1. Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled and
stored carefully. Use a container approved for fuel for
storing gasoline and/or fuel/oil mixture.
2. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no
sparks or flames.
3. Do not smoke near fuel or String Trimmer, or while
using the String Trimmer.
4. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 1/4–1/2 inch
(6mm–13mm) from the top of the tank.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
6. Move the Trimmer at least 10 feet (3 m) away from
the fueling location before starting the engine (Fig. 2).