Toro PowerPlex Series Operator's Manual page 3

Safety
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances,
always follow basic safety precautions to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following:
WARNING
Failure to follow all warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term "power tool" in all the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
A. Keep the work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
B. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gasses, or dust.
Power tools create sparks, which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
C. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
D. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not
use appliances in damp or wet locations.
2. Personal safety
A. Stay alert; watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Do not use a power tool
while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
B. Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
C. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the O
connecting to power source and/or
battery pack and picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energizing power
tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
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D. Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
E. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
F. Keep your hands and feet away from the
cutting area.
3. Power tool use and care
A. Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
B. Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
C. Remove the battery pack from the power
tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
D. Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
E. Store idle appliances indoors. When not
in use, appliances should be stored indoors
in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of
the reach of children.
F. Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the operation
of power tools. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
G. Maintain appliance with care. Keep
cutting edge sharp and clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of
injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
H. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
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