Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 23518 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
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.

Safe Operating Practices

Training
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Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is
the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them;
other languages may be available on our website.
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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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Only adults and mature teenagers should operate an
aerator, and even mature teenagers should have adult
supervision. Be sure a teenager:
1. has read and understands the Operator's Manual and
recognizes the risks involved;
2. is sufficiently mature to use caution; and
3. is of sufficient size and weight to operate the
controls comfortably and to manage the aerator
without taking risks.
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The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other
people or 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 Toro.
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Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses,
substantial footwear, long trousers, and hearing
protection. Do not operate when barefoot or when
wearing open sandals. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry
may get tangled in moving parts.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess
of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires, bones, and other
foreign objects which can be thrown by the machine and
may cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders.
DANGER
In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and vapors are explosive.
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you,
others, and cause property damage.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors on level ground, in
an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe
up any gasoline that spills.
– Never refill the fuel tank or drain the machine
indoors or inside an enclosed trailer.
– Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Fill
the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck.
The empty space in the tank allows gasoline
to expand. Overfilling may result in fuel
leakage or damage to the engine or emission
system.
– Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where
gasoline fumes may be ignited by spark.
– Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel
when engine is running or when the engine
is hot.
– If fuel is spilled, Do not attempt to start the
engine. Move away from the area of the spill
and avoid creating any source of ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated.
– Do not operate without entire exhaust system
in place and in proper working condition.
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