Toro 22191 Operator's Manual page 4

• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the lawn mower and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children
enter the area.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
• See the manufacturer's instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories. Use
only the accessories that are approved by the
manufacturer.
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the
lawn mower, and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects.
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
• Do not operate the lawn mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating the lawn mower.
• Warning: Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the
following precautions:
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
– Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline
while the engine is running or when the engine
is hot.
– If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine. Move the lawn mower away from the
area of spillage to avoid creating any source of
ignition until the gasoline vapors have dissipated.
– Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
– If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do
it outdoors.
• Replace faulty mufflers.
• Before using, always visually inspect the blades,
blade bolts, and cutter assembly for wear or damage.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets
to preserve balance.
• On multibladed lawn mowers, use care as rotating
one blade can cause the other blades to rotate.
Operation
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk; never run.
• Keep a firm hold on the handle.
• For wheeled rotary lawn mowers, mow across the
face of slopes, never up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing the
direction on slopes.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawn mower toward you.
• Before and while moving backward, look behind and
down for small children.
• Stop the blade(s) if you must tilt the lawn mower
for transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and
from the area to be mowed.
• Never operate the lawn mower with damaged or
missing guards or shields, or without safety devices
(such as deflectors and grass catchers) in place.
• Do not change the speed settings on the engine.
• Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting
the engine.
• Start the engine carefully according to instructions
and with feet well away from the blade(s).
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine,
unless you must tilt the lawn mower to start it. In this
case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and
lift only the part which is away from the operator.
• Do not start the engine when standing in front of
the discharge chute.
• Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the
engine is running.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug wire:
– before clearing blockages or unclogging the
chute;
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