During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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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; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
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Do not carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and children out of the operating area.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
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Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause the machine to slide.
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Keep your hands and feet away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing.
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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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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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Disengage the drive to the cutting unit, shut off the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all movement
to stop before adjusting the height of cut (unless
you can adjust it from the operating position).
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Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Before you leave the operator's position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the power takeoff and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility. Do
not operate the machine when there is the risk of
lightning.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Use accessories, attachments, and replacement
parts approved by Toro only.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
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The ROPS is an integral and effective safety
device.
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Do not remove any of the ROPS components from
the machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached to the
machine.
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Pull the belt strap over your lap and connect the
belt to the buckle on the other side of the seat.
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To disconnect the seat belt, hold the belt, press
the buckle button to release the belt, and guide the
belt into the auto-retract opening. Ensure that you
can release the belt quickly in an emergency.
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Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do
not contact them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace damaged ROPS components. Do not
repair or alter them.
Additional ROPS Safety for
Machines with a Cab or a Fixed
Roll Bar
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A cab installed by Toro is a roll bar.
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Always wear your seat belt.
Additional ROPS Safety for
Machines with a Foldable Roll Bar
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Keep a folding roll bar in the raised and locked
position, and wear your seat belt when operating
the machine with the roll bar in the raised position.
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