Safety; Safe Operating Practices; Chemical Safety; Before Operating - Toro 41582 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.
Supervisors, operators, and service persons should be
familiar with the following standards and publications:
(The material may be obtained from the address shown).
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code:
ANSI/NFPA 30
• National Fire Protection Association:
ANSI/NFPA #505; Powered Industrial Trucks
National Fire Prevention Association
Barrymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts
02269 U.S.A.
• ANSI/ASME B56.8 Personal Burden Carriers
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, New York 10018 U.S.A.
• ANSI/UL 558; Internal Combustion
Engine Powered Industrial Trucks
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway New York, New York 10018 U.S.A.
or Underwriters Laboratories 333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062 U.S.A.

Safe Operating Practices

The sprayer is an off-highway vehicle only and
is not designed, equipped, or manufactured for
use on public streets, roads, or highways.
Supervisor's Responsibilities
• Make sure that operators are thoroughly trained and
familiar with the Operator's Manual, Engine Manual,
and all labels on the sprayer.
• Establish your own special procedures and work
rules for unusual operating conditions (e.g. slopes
too steep for sprayer operation).

Chemical Safety

Chemicals are hazardous and can injure you,
bystanders, animals, plants, soils, or other
property.
• Carefully read and follow the chemical
manufacturer's instructions for the safe
preparation, use, and disposal of the
chemical.
• Keep chemicals off of your or bystander's
skin. If contact should occur, wash it off
immediately with clean water and detergent.
• Wear goggles and other protective
equipment as instructed by the chemical
manufacturer.
• Obtain proper training before using or handling
chemicals.
• Use the correct chemical for the job.
• Follow the chemical manufacturer's instructions for
the safe application of the chemical.
• Handle chemicals in a well ventilated area.
• Wear goggles and other protective equipment as
instructed by the chemical manufacturer. Ensure
that as little skin as possible is exposed while using
chemicals.
• Have clean water available especially when filling the
spray tank.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke while working with
chemicals.
• Always wash your hands and other exposed areas as
soon as possible after finishing the work.
• Properly dispose of unused chemicals and
chemical containers as instructed by the chemical
manufacturer and your local codes.
• Chemicals and fumes in the tanks are dangerous;
never enter the tank or place your head over or in
the opening.

Before Operating

• Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual.
• Never allow children to operate the sprayer. Anyone
who operates the sprayer should have a motor
vehicle license.
• Never allow other adults to operate the sprayer
without first reading and understanding the Operator's
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