Safety; General Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro Greenmaster Flex 1820 Operator's Manual

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with
EN ISO 5395:2013 and ANSI B71.4-2017.

General Safety

This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
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Read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual before starting the engine.
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Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
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Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
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Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep
bystanders and pets a safe distance away from
the machine.
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Keep children out of the operating area. Never
allow children to operate the machine.
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Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, disengage the drives, engage the
parking brake (if provided), shut off the engine,
and remove the key before leaving the operator's
position for any reason.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety-alert symbol
means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional safety information where
needed throughout this Operator's Manual.

Safe Operating Practices

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Read the Operator's Manual for the traction unit
and other training material carefully. Be familiar
with the controls, safety signs, and the proper
use of the equipment. If the operator or mechanic
cannot read the language of this manual, it is the
owner's responsibility to explain this material to
them.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
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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; substantial, slip-resistant footwear;
long pants, and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose jewelry.
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Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects, such as rocks, toys,
and wire, that the machine can throw.
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Check that operator's presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they
are functioning properly.
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Stop the machine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before inspecting the
attachment 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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Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
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A worn or damaged blade can break, and a
piece of the blade could be thrown toward you or
bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or
death.
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Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage.
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Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing the blades. Only replace or sharpen the
blades; never straighten or weld them.
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On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating 1
blade can cause other blades to rotate.