Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 74301 Operator's Manual

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This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.

Safety

This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1–2003
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute, in effect at the time of production. However,
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
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—"personal
safety instruction." Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.
m–7865
symbol, which means

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.1—2003.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
General Operation
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
operator's manual and on the machine before starting.
• Do not place hands or feet near rotating parts or under
the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
• Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse. Always look down and behind
before and while backing up.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone. Avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without either the entire
grass catcher or the guard in place.
• Be alert, slow down and use caution when making
turns. Look behind and to the side before changing
directions.
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove
key before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing. Stop the engine and
what for all parts to come to a complete stop before
cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the discharge chute.
• Operate the machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
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