Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 74523 Operator's Manual

Safety

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 pay attention to
the safety alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger—personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with
the instructions may result in personal injury or death.
This machine was manufactured according to the appropriate
regulatory standards in effect at the time of manufacture.
Modifying this machine in any way may cause it to be out of
compliance with those standards and with the instructions in
this Operator's Manual. Modifications to this machine should
only be made by either the manufacturer or an Authorized
Toro Dealer.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet. Follow
all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents
or injuries occurring to people, or damage to property.
The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers
that do not meet American National Standards Institute
certification may cause noncompliance of this machine.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.4-2012.
Training
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Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read the manual
language, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this
material to them.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
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All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
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Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
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The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other
people, or damage to property.
Preparation
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Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments you need to properly and safely perform the
job. Use only accessories and attachments approved by
the manufacturer.
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Wear appropriate clothing; including safety glasses, long
pants, substantial slip-resistant footwear, gloves, and
hearing protection. Tie back long hair. Do not wear
jewelry.
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Inspect the area where you will use the equipment and
ensure that all objects are removed from the area before
use.
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Use extra care when handling fuels. They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
– Use only an approved container.
– Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling. Do not smoke near the machine when the
engine is running.
– Do not refuel or drain the machine indoors.
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Check that the operator's presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they are
functioning properly.
Operation
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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.
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Do not run an engine in an enclosed area.
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Operate only in well-lit areas, keeping away from holes
and hidden hazards.
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Ensure that all drives are in neutral and that the parking
brake is engaged before starting engine. Start the engine
only from the operator's position.
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Make sure that you have good footing while using this
machine, especially when backing up. Reduced footing
could cause slipping.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel side to side on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect
the stability of the machine. Use caution while operating
near drop-offs.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and when
changing directions on slopes.
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Do not raise the mower deck with the blades running.
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Do not operate the machine without the PTO shield or
other guards securely in place. Be sure that all interlocks
are attached, adjusted properly, and functioning properly.
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Do not operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless you are using a grass catcher.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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