Safety; Safety And Instructional Decals - Toro 04202 Operator's Manual

Safety

Hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, and
proper training of the personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of
the machine. Improper use or maintenance of the
machine can result in injury or death. To reduce
the potential for injury or death, comply with the
following safety instructions.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
traction unit and cutting unit operators manual's
before operating the cutting unit.
• Never allow children to operate the traction unit or
cutting units. Do not allow adults to operate traction
unit or cutting units without proper instruction.
Only trained operators who have read this manual
should operate the traction unit or cutting units.
• Never operate the cutting units when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do
not operate the machine; seek shelter.
• Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a
shield, safety device or decal is illegible or damaged,
repair or replace it before operation is commenced.
Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to
ensure cutting unit is in safe operating condition.
• Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
cutting units while wearing sandals, tennis shoes,

Safety and Instructional Decals

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of
potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
1. Warning—read the instructions before servicing or
performing maintenance.
2. Cutting hazard of foot or hand—stop the engine and wait
for moving parts to stop.
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sneakers or shorts. Also, do not wear loose fitting
clothing which could get caught in moving parts.
Always wear long pants and substantial shoes.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes and a helmet is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
• Remove all debris or other objects that might be
picked up and thrown by the cutting unit reel blades.
Keep all bystanders away from the working area.
• If the cutting blades strike a solid object or the unit
vibrates abnormally, stop and shut the engine off.
Check cutting unit for damaged parts. Repair any
damage before restarting and operating the cutting
unit.
• Be sure cutting units are in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts and screws tight.
• Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. If major repairs are
ever needed or assistance is desired, contact an
Authorized Toro Distributor.
• To ensure optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories to keep the Toro all TORO. Never use
"will-fit" replacement parts and accessories
made by other manufacturers. Look for the
Toro logo to assure genuineness. Using unapproved
replacement parts and accessories could void the
warranty of The Toro Company.
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