Toro Line Painter 1200 Service Manual page 6

Safety Instructions
The Line Painter 1200 is designed and tested to offer
safe service when operated and maintained properly.
Although hazard control and accident prevention par-
tially are dependent upon the design and configuration
of the machine, these factors are also dependent upon
the awareness, concern and proper training of the per-
sonnel involved in the operation, transport, mainte-
nance and storage of the machine. Improper use or
maintenance of the machine can result in injury or
Before Operating
1. Read and understand the contents of the Operator's
Manual before starting and operating the machine. Be-
come familiar with the controls and know how to stop the
machine quickly. A replacement Operator's Manual is
available on the Internet at www.Toro.com or by sending
the complete model and serial number to:
The Toro Company
Attn. Technical Publications
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55420–1196
2. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible
or damaged, repair or replace it before operating the
machine. Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts or screws to
ensure machine is in safe operating condition.
While Operating
1. Operator should be in the operator's position when
operating the Line Painter 1200.
2. Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
3. Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
engine is running or soon after it is stopped. These
areas could be hot enough to cause burns.
4. If abnormal vibration is detected, stop machine im-
mediately and determine source of vibration. Correct
problems before resuming the use of the machine.
5. Use extreme caution when operating the machine in
reverse or when pulling the machine rearward.
6. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating the machine.
Safety
death. To reduce the potential for injury or death, comply
with the following safety instructions.
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
3. Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it careful-
ly:
A. Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
B. Do not remove machine fuel tank cap while en-
gine is hot or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to within an inch of
the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not overfill
the fuel tank.
E. If fuel is spilled, do not start engine. Move the ma-
chine away from the area of spillage and allow the
gasoline vapors to dissipate. Properly dispose of any
spilled fuel.
7. While operating, the Line Painter 1200 may exceed
noise levels of 85dB(A) at the operator position. Hearing
protection is recommended for prolonged exposure to
reduce the potential of permanent hearing damage.
8. Before leaving the operator's position of the Line
Painter 1200:
A. Release paint control lever to stop the paint op-
eration.
B. Ensure that vehicle traction lever is in neutral, ap-
ply parking brake, stop engine and remove key from
ignition switch.
9. Use only latex base paint in the Line Painter 1200.
Do not use oil based paint!
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