Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 74310 Operator's Manual

Safety

This machine complies to the ANSI B71.4–2012 specification
of the American National Standards Institute with the
addition of the optional ROPS accessory.
Improperly using or maintaining the machine 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.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
This product is designed for cutting and recycling grass or,
when equipped with a grass bagger, for catching cut grass.
Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous
to the user and bystanders.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are adapted from ANSI
B71.4-2012.
Training
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Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read or understand
the information it is the owner's responsibility to explain
this material to them.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
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All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
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Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
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The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to people or damage to
property.
Preparation
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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.
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Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
glasses, and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing,
or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
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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.
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Check that operator's presence controls, safety switches,
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate unless they are functioning properly.
Operation
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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.
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Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
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Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and
hidden hazards.
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Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is
engaged before starting the engine. Only start the engine
from the operator's position.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel side to side on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect
the stability of the machine. Use caution while operating
near drop-offs.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and when
changing directions on slopes.
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Never raise deck with the blades running.
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Never operate with the PTO shield or other guards not
securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached,
adjusted properly, and functioning properly.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Stop on level ground, disengage drives, engage the
parking brake (if provided), and shut off the engine before
leaving the operator's position for any reason, including
emptying the hopper or unclogging the chute.
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Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects
or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary
repairs before resuming operations.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
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Never carry passengers on the machine.
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Keep pets and bystanders away.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing.
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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
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Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into
or from a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
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