Safety; General Lawn Mower Safety - Toro 22168 Operator's Manual

Safety

This lawn mower meets or exceeds the
CPSC blade safety requirements for
walk-behind rotary lawn mowers and the
B71.4 specifications of the American National
Standards Institute in effect at the time of
production.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an
enclosed area.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance,
and to gain knowledge of the product, it is
essential that you and any other operator of
the lawn mower read and understand the
contents of this manual before the engine is
ever started.
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.
Improper using or maintaining this lawn mower
can result in injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.

General Lawn Mower Safety

This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands
and feet and of throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
Training
• Read this Operator's Manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the lawn mower before starting
it.
• Never allow children to operate the lawn
mower. Local regulations may restrict the age
of the operator.
• Never allow adults unfamiliar with these
instructions to operate the lawn mower.
• Never mow while people (especially children)
or pets are nearby. Stop the lawn mower if
anyone enters the area.
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the lawn mower and the
mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and
under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if
children enter the area.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
• See the manufacturer's instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories. Use
only the accessories that are approved by the
manufacturer.
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use
the lawn mower, and remove all stones, sticks,
wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
• While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
• Do not operate the lawn mower when barefoot
or wearing open sandals.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields when operating the lawn
mower.
• Warning: Gasoline 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
gasoline while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot.
– If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine. Move the lawn mower away
from the area of spillage to avoid creating
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