Safety; Safety And Instruction Decals - Toro 78500 Operator's Manual

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Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products and other safety information you must know.
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, with the operator controls, and safety signs.
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the operating characteristics and the
stability of the machine.
Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. A heavy
grass catcher could cause loss of control or overturn the
machine.
Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the machine's stability. Use
extreme caution while operating near drop–offs.
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed, directions or turning.
The grass catcher can obstruct the view to the rear. Use
extra care when operating in reverse.
Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck

Safety and Instruction Decals

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area
of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
106-5855
1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual.
2. Tipping and lose of control hazard—add weight to the front of
the machine.
Never operate with the discharge deflector raised or
removed and never altered, unless using a grass catcher
or mulching baffles.
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not
make adjustments with the engine running.
Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking
brake, shut off the engine before leaving the operator's
position for any reason including emptying the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute.
If you remove the grass catcher, be sure to install any
discharge deflector or guard that might have been
removed to install the grass catcher. Do not operate the
mower without either the entire grass catcher or the
grass deflector in place.
Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute.
Do not use your hands to unclog the chute, blower or
bagger.
Do not leave grass in grass catcher for extended periods
of time.
Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage
and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
components and replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts, when necessary.
106-5856
1. Thrown object hazard—do not operate the mower with the
deflector up or removed; keep the deflector or grass collector in
place.
2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—stay away from moving parts.
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