While Operating - Toro 41594 Operator's Manual

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Do not clean spray nozzles by blowing through them or
placing in mouth.
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Always wash your hands and other exposed areas as soon
as possible after you finish working with chemicals.
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Keep chemicals in their original packages and stored in
a safe location.
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Properly dispose of unused chemicals and chemical
containers as instructed by the chemical manufacturer
and your local codes.
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Chemicals and fumes are dangerous; never enter the tank
or place your head over or in the opening of a tank.
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Follow all local, state, federal regulations for spreading
or spraying chemicals.

While Operating

WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
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The operator (and passenger) should remain seated
whenever the sprayer is in motion. The operator should
keep both hands on the steering wheel whenever possible.
Keep your arms and legs within the sprayer body at all
times.
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Always watch out for and avoid low overhangs such as
tree limbs, door jambs, and overhead walkways. Make
sure there is enough room overhead to easily clear the
sprayer and your head.
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Failure to operate the sprayer safely may result in an
accident, tip over of the sprayer, and serious injury or
death. Drive carefully. To prevent tipping or loss of
control:
– Use extreme caution, reduce speed, and maintain
a safe distance around sand traps, ditches, creeks,
ramps, unfamiliar areas, or any areas that have abrupt
changes in ground conditions or elevation.
– Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
– Use extra caution when operating the sprayer on wet
surfaces, in adverse weather conditions, at higher
speeds, or with a full load. Stopping time and distance
will increase with a full load.
– Avoid sudden stops and starts. Do not go from
reverse to forward or forward to reverse without first
coming to a complete stop.
– Slow down before turning. Do not attempt sharp
turns or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving
actions that may cause a loss of sprayer control.
– Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that
no one is behind you. Back up slowly.
– Watch out for traffic when you are near or crossing
roads. Always yield the right of way to pedestrians
and other vehicles. This sprayer is not designed for
use on streets or highways. Always signal your turns
or stop early enough so that other people know what
you plan to do. Obey all traffic rules and regulations.
– The electrical and exhaust systems of the sprayer can
produce sparks capable of igniting explosive materials.
Never operate the sprayer in or near an area where
there is dust or fumes in the air which are explosive.
– If you are ever unsure about safe operation, stop
work and ask your supervisor.
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Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is
running or soon after it has stopped. These areas may be
hot enough to cause burns.
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If the machine ever vibrates abnormally, stop immediately,
wait for all motion to stop, and inspect the sprayer for
damage. Repair all damage before resuming operation.
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Before getting off of the seat:
1. Stop the movement of the machine.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and set
the parking brake.
3. Turn the key for the starter switch to the Off
position.
4. Remove the key from the starter switch.
Important: Do not park the machine on an
incline.
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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.
Braking
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Slow down before you approach an obstacle. This gives
you extra time to stop or turn away. Hitting an obstacle
can damage the sprayer and its contents. More important,
it can injure you.
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) has a major impact on your
ability to stop and/or turn. Heavy loads and attachments
make a sprayer harder to stop or turn. The heavier the
load, the longer it takes to stop.
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Turf and pavement are much more slippery when they
are wet. It can take 2 to 4 times as long to stop on wet
surfaces as on dry surfaces. If you drive through standing
water deep enough to get the brakes wet, they will not
work well until they are dry. After driving through water,
you should test the brakes to make sure they work
properly. If they do not, drive slowly while putting light
pressure on the brake pedal. This will dry the brakes out.
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