During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 34215 Operator's Manual

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear loose
jewelry.
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Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
as directed in Chemical Safety (page
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
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Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting
your foot on the ground. If you lose control of the
machine, step off the platform and away from the
machine.
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Do not place your feet under the platform.
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Do not move the machine unless you are standing
with both feet on the platform and your hands are
holding onto the reference bars.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
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Before you start the engine, ensure that you are
in the operating position, the transmission is in
neutral, and the parking brake is engaged.
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Before you start the engine, ensure that you are
in the operating position, the transmission is in
neutral, and the parking brake is engaged.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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Ensure that you have good footing while using this
machine, especially when backing up.
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Keep clear of any discharge area of the sprayer
nozzles and spray drift. Keep bystanders and pets
a safe distance away from the machine.
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Never spray or spread chemicals while people,
especially children, or pets are nearby.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, or embankments. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or if the edge gives way.
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Reduce the speed and load when operating on
rough terrain, uneven ground, and near curbs,
holes, and other sudden changes in terrain.
Loads may shift, causing the machine to become
unstable.
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Stop the machine, shut off the engine, remove
the key, engage the parking brake, and inspect
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for damage after striking an object or if there is
an abnormal vibration in the machine. Make all
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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Use extra caution when operating the machine on
wet surfaces, in adverse weather conditions, at
higher speeds, or with a full load. Stopping time
and distance increase in these conditions.
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Never run an engine in an enclosed area where
exhaust gasses can collect.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine
is running or soon after it has shut off. These
areas may be hot enough to cause burns.
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Before leaving the operating position, do the
following:
– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Shut the wide-distribution impeller-gate for the
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by
Toro only.
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spreader and shut off the sprayer-pump switch.