Safety; General Safety; Sound Power Level; Sound Pressure Level - Toro 30853 Operator's Manual

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO
5395:2013 and ANSI B71.4-2012.

General Safety

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious personal injury.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended use
could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
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Read and understand the contents of this Operator's Manual
before you start the engine. Ensure that everyone using
this product knows how to use it and understands the
warnings.
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Do not put your hands or feet near moving components
of the machine.
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Do not operate the machine without all guards and other
safety protective devices in place and working on the
machine.
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Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep bystanders a
safe distance from the machine.
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Keep children out of the operating area. Never allow
children to operate the machine.
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Stop the machine and shut off the engine before servicing,
fueling, or unclogging the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine 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
these instructions may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional items of safety information in their
respective sections throughout this manual.

Sound Power Level

This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 105dBA,
which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1dBA.
Sound power level was determined according to the
procedures outlined in EN 11094.

Sound Pressure Level

This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator's ear of
93 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
Sound pressure level was determined according to the
procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013.
CAUTION
Long-term exposure to noise while operating the
machine may cause some hearing loss.
Wear adequate hearing protection whenever you
operate the machine for an extended period of time.

Vibration Level

Hand-Arm
CAUTION
Long-term exposure to vibration while operating
this machine may cause some numbness in the
hands and wrists.
Wear gloves that dampen the vibration whenever
you operate the machine for an extended period of
time.
Measured vibration level for right hand = 0.72 m/s
Measured vibration level for left hand = 0.86 m/s
Uncertainty Value (K) = 0.5 m/s
Measured values were determined according to the procedures
outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013.
Whole Body
Measured vibration level = 0.65 m/s
Uncertainty Value (K) = 0.5 m/s
Measured values were determined according to the procedures
outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013.
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