Product Overview; Operation; Before Operation; Before Operation Safety - Toro 20381 Operator's Manual

Product Overview

Figure 10
1. Cutting-height lever (4)
2. Spark plug
3. Oil fill/Dipstick (not shown) 10. Electric-start button
4. Fuel tank cap
5. Rear door
6. Recoil start handle
7. Adjustment knob for the
self-propel drive
1. Grass bag
2. Side-discharge chute
8. Blade-control bar
9. Upper handle
(electric-start model only)
11. Battery (electric-start
model only)
12. Washout port
13. Air filter
Figure 11
3. Battery charger
(electric-start model only)
4. Rear plug (installed)

Operation

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
•
Check that all guards and safety devices, such as deflectors
and/or grass catcher, are in place and working properly.
•
Always inspect the machine to ensure that the blades,
blade bolts, and cutting assembly are not worn or
damaged.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine and
remove all objects that the machine could throw.
•
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact
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with the moving blade, causing serious injury.
– Shut off the engine, remove the electric-start button
(electric-start model only), and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
– Do not put your fingers under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
Fuel Safety
DANGER
Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• To prevent a static charge from igniting the fuel,
place the container and/or machine directly on
the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on
an object.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when
the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an
open flame or sparks.
• Store fuel in an approved container and keep it
out of the reach of children.
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WARNING
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle
and the fuel-tank opening.
• Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
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