Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 04018 Operator's Manual

Safety

This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard
EN 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI
B71.4-1999 specifications in effect at the time of
production when the Operator Presence Kit, Part
No. 105-5333 is installed.
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

The following instructions are from the CEN
standard EN 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990,
and ANSI B71.4-1999.
Training
• Read the Operator's Manual and other training
material carefully. Be familiar with the
controls, safety signs, and the proper use of the
equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use or service the mower.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
• Never mow while people, especially children,
or pets are nearby.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to himself
or herself, other people, or property.
Preparation
• While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear, long trousers, hard hat, safety glasses,
and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing,
or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. Do
not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which may be thrown by the machine.
• Warning-Fuel is highly flammable. Take the
following precautions:
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
– Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refuelling.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel
while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors have
dissipated.
– Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
• Replace faulty silencers.
• 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 the
manufacturer.
• Check that operator's presence controls,
safety switches and shields are attached and
functioning properly. Do not operate unless
they are functioning properly.
Operation
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Before attempting to start the engine,
disengage all blade attachment clutches, shift
into neutral, and engage the parking brake.
• Do not use on slopes of more than 15°.
• Remember there is no such thing as a safe
slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care. To guard against overturning:
– do not stop or start suddenly when going
up or downhill;
– engage clutch slowly, always keep machine
in gear, especially when travelling downhill;
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