Safety; Safety And Instructional Decals - Toro 03180 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.
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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 or shorts. Also,
do not wear loose fitting clothing which could get caught

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.
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2. Cutting hazard of hand or
foot—stop the engine and
wait for moving parts to
stop.
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.
•
Lower the cutting units to the ground and remove key
from ignition switch whenever machine is left unattended.
•
Be sure cutting units are in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts and screws tight.
•
Remove key from ignition switch to prevent accidental
starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting or storing
the machine.
•
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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