While Operating - Toro 20050 Operator's Manual

If the extension cord receptacle does not fit fully onto
the mower plug, reverse the cord receptacle. If the
cord receptacle still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord
will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. The
extension cord plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If the cord plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the cord plug. If the cord
plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the
mower plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension
cord plug in any way.

While Operating

1. Do not connect extension cord to mower until you are
ready to mow.
2. Start the motor carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade.
3. Use Right Appliance – Do not use mower for any job
except that for which it is intended.
4. Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Do not operate
mower when tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
5. Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the area.
6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
7. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The operator could lose footing or balance.
8. Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate mower
in wet grass. or damp locations. Do not use mower in
the rain.
9. Do not run motor indoors.
10. Do not operate mower in gaseous, explosive
atmospheres. Normal sparking of motor could ignite
fumes.
11. Always maintain secure footing. Keep a firm grip on
the handle and walk; never run. Mow only in daylight
or in good artificial light.
12. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Use extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Wear
skid resistant shoes on slopes.
13. Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
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14. Do not force the mower. It operates best and safest at
the rate for which it was designed.
15. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation to protect eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the machine. (Regular eyeglasses are
not safety glasses.)
16. Always wear an approved dust mask when using unit
in dusty conditions.
17. Keep face, hands, and feet away from the mower
housing and cutter blade when the motor is running.
Blade can cause injury to hands and feet. Stay behind
the handle until the motor stops.
18. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
mower toward you. Before and while moving
backwards, look behind and down for small children.
19. Since the blade rotates for a few seconds after the
control bar is released, stay behind the handle until all
moving parts stop.
20. After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates
abnormally, stop motor and disconnect extension cord.
Check mower for damage and make all repairs before
using mower again. If major repairs are ever needed or
if assistance is desired, contact your local Authorized
TORO Service Dealer.
21. Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or
damaged in any way. Repair any damage before
operating mower.
22. Do not run the mower over the extension cord.
23. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace cord if
damaged.
24. Don't abuse extension cord. Never pull mower by cord
or yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle. Keep
cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
25. Stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect extension cord from mower before
adjusting the height-of-cut.
26. Stop the motor when pushing the mower outside the
lawn area.
27. Stop the motor and disconnect extension cord from
mower before removing side discharge chute or
optional grass catcher.
28. Stop motor before leaving the operator's
position—behind the handle. Disconnect extension
cord from mower if mower will be unattended.
29. If mower must be lifted to be transported, stop motor,
stay behind the handle until all moving parts stop and
disconnect extension cord from mower.