Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 30672 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Blade Brake........................................39
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................40
Storage ........................................................................40
Troubleshooting ...........................................................42
Schematics ...................................................................44

Safety

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 symbol

, which means 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 based on ANSI standard
B71.4-2012.
Training
•
Read the Operator's Manual and other training material.
If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is
the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
•
All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
•
Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other
people or property.
Preparation
•
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
•
Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing
or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
•
Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which can
be thrown by the machine.
•
Check that operator's presence controls, safety switches
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate unless they are functioning properly.
Operation
•
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.
•
Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
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