Safety; General Lawn Mower Safety - Toro 30070 Operator's Manual

Safety

Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result
in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with
these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that
you and any other operator of the mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means Caution,
Warning, or Danger—"personal safety instruction."
Read and understand the instruction because it has to
do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction
may result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO
standard 5395.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
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Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
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Understand explanations for all pictograms used on the
mower or in the instructions.
Gasoline
WARNING-Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the
following precautions.
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Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
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Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.
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Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or ad gasoline while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
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If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the mower away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors
have dissipated.
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Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Preparation
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While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot
or wearing open sandals.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other foreign objects.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that guards,
and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass
catchers, are in place and working correctly.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades,
blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
Starting
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Disengage all blade and drive clutches and shift into
neutral before starting the engine.
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Do not tilt mower when starting the engine or switching
on the motor, unless the mower has to be tilted for
starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the part, which is away from the
operator.
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Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away from
the blade(s) and not in front of the discharge chute.
Operation
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Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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Avoid operating the lawn mower in wet grass, where
feasible.
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Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
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Never direct discharge of material towards bystanders.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is
running.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a
pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards you.
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Walk, never run.
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Slopes:
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.
– Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down
and exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
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