Chemical Safety - Toro Multi Pro WM 41240 Operator's Manual

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Wear appropriate clothing; including a hard hat,
safety glasses, long pants, safety shoes, rubber
boots, gloves, and hearing protection. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry which could
get caught in moving parts and cause personal
injury. Do not operate the machine while wearing
sandals, tennis shoes, or sneakers. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing or jewelry which could get
caught in moving parts and cause personal injury.
Note:
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long
pants, and a helmet is advisable and required by
some local safety regulations.
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Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away
from the areas of operation.
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Be extremely careful when operating around
people. Always be aware of where bystanders
might be and keep them away from the work area.
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Avoid driving when it is dark, especially in
unfamiliar areas. If you must drive when it is dark,
be sure to drive cautiously, use the headlights, and
even consider adding additional lights.
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Before operating the vehicle, always check all
parts of the vehicle and any attachments. If
something is wrong, stop using the vehicle.
Make sure that the problem is corrected before the
vehicle or attachment is operated again.
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Make sure the operator and passenger area is
clean and free from chemical residue and debris
buildup.
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Ensure that all fluid line connectors are tight and
all hoses are in good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
Note:
Do not use the sprayer if it is leaking or
damaged.
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Since fuel is highly flammable, handle it carefully.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Do not remove the cap from the fuel tank when
the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine
to cool before fueling the machine.
– Do not smoke while handling fuel.
– Fill the fuel tank of the machine outdoors.
– Fill the fuel tank of the machine to about 25 mm
(1 inch) below the top of the tank (the bottom
of the filler neck). Do not overfill the fuel tank.
– Wipe up any spilled fuel.

Chemical Safety

WARNING
Chemical substances used in the
spreader-sprayer system may be hazardous
and toxic to you, bystanders, animals, plants,
soils or other property.
• Carefully read and follow the chemical
warning labels and Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals used and
protect yourself according to the chemical
manufacturer's recommendations. Ensure
that as little skin as possible is exposed
while using chemicals. Use appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
to guard against personal contact with
chemicals; personal protective equipment
includes:
– safety glasses, goggles, and/or face
shield
– respirator or filter mask
– chemical resistant gloves
– rubber boots or other substantial
footwear
– hearing protection
– clean change of clothes, soap, and
disposable towels, to be kept on-hand,
in the event of a chemical spill.
• Keep in mind that there may be more than
one chemical used, and information on
each chemical should be assessed.
• Refuse to operate or work on the sprayer if
this information is not available!
• Before working on a sprayer system,
make sure that the system has been
triple rinsed and neutralized according
to the recommendations of the chemical
manufacturer(s) and all of the valves have
been cycled 3 times.
• Verify there is an adequate supply of clean
water and soap nearby, and immediately
wash off any chemicals that contact you.
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Obtain proper training before using or handling
chemicals.
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Use the correct chemical for the job.
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Follow the chemical manufacturer's instructions for
the safe application of the chemical. Do not exceed
recommended system application pressure.
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