Safety; Towing Safety - Toro E-Z Vac TimeCutter HD 79345 Operator's Manual

Safety

WARNING
When the bagger is in operation, the blower is
rotating and can cut off or injure hands and fingers.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and
inspecting the blower, and before unclogging
the chute, shut off the engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Remove the key.
• Use a stick, not your hands, to remove an
obstruction from the blower and tube.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
Do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
WARNING
Debris, such as leaves, grass, or brush can catch
fire. A fire in the engine area can cause personal
injury and property damage.
• Keep the engine and muffler area free of debris
accumulation.
• Take care when opening the bagger cover to
keep debris from falling onto the engine and
muffler area.
• Allow the machine to cool before storing it.
The following list contains safety information specific to Toro
products and other safety information you must know.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
with the operator controls, and safety signs.
•
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the operating characteristics and the
stability of the machine.
•
Follow the recommendations for adding or removing
weights as described in the Operator's Manual for the
machine.
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Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. A heavy
grass catcher could cause loss of control or overturn the
machine.
•
Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Mow slopes
side to side. Turf conditions can affect the stability of
the machine. Use extreme caution while operating near
drop-offs.
•
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed, directions, or turning.
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The grass catcher can obstruct the view to the rear. Use
extra care when operating the machine in reverse.
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
truck or trailer.
•
Do not use the mower deck without the discharge
deflector or grass catcher.
•
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the drives,
engage the parking brake, and shut off the engine before
leaving the operator's position for any reason including
unclogging or emptying the grass catcher.
•
If you remove the grass catcher, install any discharge
deflector or guard that was removed to install the grass
catcher. Do not operate the machine without either the
entire grass catcher or the grass deflector in place.
•
Do not leave grass in the grass catcher for extended
periods of time.
•
Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage,
and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components
and replace them with manufacturer's recommended
parts when necessary.

Towing Safety

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Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
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Follow the attachment manufacturer's recommendation
for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on
slopes.
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Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
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On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause
loss of traction and loss of control. Reduce towed weight
and slow down.
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Stopping distance increases with the weight of the towed
load. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
•
Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of the
machine.
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Do not tow a load that weighs more than the towing
machine.
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