Slope Safety; Trencher Safety; Maintenance And Storage Safety; Safety And Instructional Decals - Toro 22473 Operator's Manual

Slope Safety

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Operate the machine up and down slopes with
the heavy end of the machine uphill. Weight
distribution changes with attachments. This
attachment makes the front of machine the heavy
end.
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Keep the attachment in the lowered position
when on slopes. Raising the attachment on a
slope affects the stability of the machine.
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. Operating the machine on any
slope or uneven terrain requires extra caution.
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Establish your own procedures and rules for
operating on slopes. These procedures must
include surveying the site to determine which
slopes are safe for machine operation. Always
use common sense and good judgment when
performing this survey.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Ground
conditions can affect the stability of the machine.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the
machine loses traction, proceed slowly, straight
down the slope.
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Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn
slowly and keep the heavy end of the machine
uphill.
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Keep all movements on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction.
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If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a
slope, do not do it.
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Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, as uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.

Safety and Instructional Decals

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area
of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing.
1. Cutting hazard, chain and auger—stay away from moving parts and keep bystanders away from the machine.
2. Warning—shut off the engine and remove the key before performing and maintenance or repairs.
3. Explosion and/or electric shock hazard—do not dig in areas with buried gas or power lines.
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Use caution when operating on wet surfaces.
Reduced traction could cause sliding.
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Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, or bodies of water. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel or
track goes over the edge or the edge caves in.
Maintain a safe distance between the machine
and any hazard.
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Do not remove or add attachments on a slope.
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Do not park the machine on a hillside or slope.

Trencher Safety

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Keep your hands, feet, and any other part of your
body or clothing away from moving teeth, auger,
or other parts.
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For wheeled traction units, use the counterweight
on the traction unit when using the attachment.
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Use a safety-bar extension on a boom over 61 cm
(2 ft).
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Look behind and down before backing up to
ensure that the path is clear.
Maintenance and Storage
Safety
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Check fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to ensure that the equipment is in safe
operating condition.
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Refer to the Operator's Manual for important
details if you store the attachment for an extended
period of time
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
as necessary.
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