Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Series Operator's Manual

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with
EN ISO 5395:2013 and ANSI B71.4-2012.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety alert symbol, which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—"personal safety
instruction." Failure to comply with the instruction may
result in personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

Training
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Read the operator's manual 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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All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users
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Never let children or untrained people operate or
service the equipment. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
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The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to people or
damage to property.
Preparation
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Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
and attachments are needed to properly and
safely perform the job. Only use accessories and
attachments approved by the manufacturer.
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Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat,
safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose
clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving
parts.
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Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys,
and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
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Check that operator's presence controls, safety
switches and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate unless they are
functioning properly.
Safe Handling of Fuels
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To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
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Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as
on a water heater or on other appliances.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
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Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable container,
rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
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Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and
tighten securely.
Operation
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Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
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Only operate in good light, keeping away from
holes and hidden hazards.
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Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake
is engaged before starting engine. Only start
engine from the operator's position. Always use
the seat belt when the ROPS is in the raised
position. Do not use the seat belt when the ROPS
is in the lowered position.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure
to travel in the recommended direction on hillsides.
Turf conditions can affect the machine's stability.
Use caution while operating near drop-offs.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and when changing directions on slopes.
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Never raise deck with the blades running.
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Never operate with guards not securely in place.
Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted
properly, and functioning property.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
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Stop on level ground, lower the cutting units,
disengage drives, engage parking brake (if
provided), shut off engine before leaving the
operator's position for any reason.
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