Toro Mower Safety - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Series Operator's Manual

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Stop equipment and inspect the blades after
striking objects or if an abnormal vibration
occurs. Make necessary repairs before resuming
operations.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Never carry passengers and keep pets and
bystanders away.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades
if not mowing.
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Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do
not operate the machine; seek shelter.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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The operator shall turn on flashing warning lights,
if provided, whenever traveling on a public road,
except where such use is prohibited by law.
Maintenance and Storage
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Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, move
traction pedal to Neutral, set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key. Wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
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Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives
and muffler. Let engine cool before storing and do
not store near flames, and engine to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
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Let engine cool before storing and do not store
near flame.
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Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not
store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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Park machine on level ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service machine.
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Use jack stands to support components when
required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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Disconnect battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the
positive last. Reconnect positive first and negative
last.
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Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blades
or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing
them. Only replace blades. Never straighten or
weld them.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
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Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,
away from spark and flames. Unplug charger
before connecting or disconnecting from battery.
Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
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Use full width ramps for loading machine into
trailer or truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps
should be directed down and outward from the
machine

Toro Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products or other safety information that you
must know that is not included in the CEN, ISO, or
ANSI standard.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
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Know how to stop the engine quickly.
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Do not operate the machine while wearing tennis
shoes or sneakers.
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Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable
and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
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Handle fuel carefully. Wipe up any spills.
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Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the
switch before operating the machine.
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Using the machine demands attention. To prevent
loss of control:
– Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches,
creeks, embankments, or other hazards.
– Avoid sudden stops and starts.
– When near or crossing roads, always yield the
right-of-way.
– Lower the cutting unit when going down slopes.
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