Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 34215 Operator's Manual

Safety

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 pay attention to
the safety-alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger—personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with
the instructions may result in personal injury or death.
This machine was manufactured according to the appropriate
regulatory standards in effect at the time of manufacture.
Modifying this machine in any way may cause it to be out of
compliance with those standards and with the instructions in
this Operator's Manual. Modifications to this machine should
only be made by either the manufacturer or an Authorized
Toro Dealer.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet. Follow
all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents
or injuries occurring to people, or damage to property.
The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers
that do not meet American National Standards Institute
certification will cause noncompliance of this machine.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are from ANSI standard
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 substantial
slip-resistant footwear, eye protection, and hearing
protection. Tie long hair back and do not wear jewelry.
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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
interfere with the operation of 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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Be sure of your traction while using this machine,
especially when backing up. Never operate on wet grass.
Reduced traction could cause slipping.
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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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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Stop on level ground, engage the parking brake (if
provided), and shut off the engine before leaving the
operator's position for any reason.
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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.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or 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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Do not operate the machine without guards, shields, and
safety devices in place and working.
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Do not operate the machine when children and/or others
are around.
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