Children; Service - Toro 02611 HoverPro 550 Operator's Manual

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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall
accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
You could lose your footing or balance.
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When using the machine, always keep both hands on the
handlebar.
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When cutting steep slopes from the top of the slope and
a longer reach is needed, never tie the machine to a rope,
use the extended handlebar kit option.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
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Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child.

Service

Safe Handling of Gasoline
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 gasoline container.
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel or drain 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 gas-powered 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 gasoline 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 gas cap and tighten
securely.
WARNING
Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
General Service
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Never operate machine in a closed area.
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Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is
in safe working condition.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
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Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any
fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing
in an enclosed space.
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Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine
running. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground
against engine to prevent unintended starting.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
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If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until the gasoline
vapor has dissipated.
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Replace faulty silencers.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade,
bolts and spacers are not worn or damaged. Replace a
worn or damaged blade.
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Stop the blade if the machine has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass,
and when transporting the machine to and from the area
to be mowed.
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Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is
running.
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Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make
sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop:
– Before clearing blockages.
– Before checking, cleaning, or working on the machine.
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the machine.
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