Preparing To Use The Machine; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 22618 Operator's Manual

2. Clean around the fuel cap and remove it
7).
Figure 7
1. Fuel cap
3. Add fuel to the fuel tank until the level is at the
maximum fuel level
Important:
This space in the tank allows
fuel to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
Figure 8
1. Maximum fuel level
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4. Install the fuel cap securely
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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Preparing to Use the
Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disconnect the machine from the tow vehicle.
2. Chock the front and back of the tires to prevent
the machine from moving.
3. Ensure that all guards are in place and in good
condition.
4. Ensure that the work area is free of wood and
debris.
5. Perform all daily maintenance procedures
described in

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During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; hand protection; slip-resistant,
substantial foot protection; and hearing protection.
Tie back long hair and do not wear jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
•
Before you start the engine, ensure that the
machine is secure from movement, the rail is
locked in the horizontal or vertical position, and
you are in the operating position.
•
Always operate the machine from the operator
zone specified in
the operator's area and adjacent areas clear for
safe, secure footing.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts.
Keep clear of the splitting wedge at all times.
•
If a helper is assisting in loading logs, never
activate the controls until the helper is at least 3 m
(10 ft) away from the machine.
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Stop the machine and inspect the splitting wedge
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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(Figure
Maintenance (page 16).
Splitting a Log (page
7).
11). Keep