Safety; Safety And Instructional Decals - Toro Reelmaster 7000-D Operator's Manual

Safety

Hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, and
proper training of the personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of
the machine. Improper use or maintenance of the
machine can result in injury or death. To reduce
the potential for injury or death, comply with the
following safety instructions.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
traction unit operators manual before operating the
verticutters.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this
operators manual before operating the verticutters.
• Never allow children to operate the traction unit or
verticutters. Do not allow adults to operate traction
unit or verticutters without proper instruction. Only
trained operators who have read this manual should
operate the verticutters.
• Never operate the verticutters when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
• 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.
• Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a
shield, safety device or decal is illegible or damaged,
repair or replace it before operation is commenced.
Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to
ensure verticutter is in safe operating condition.
• Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
verticutters while wearing sandals, tennis shoes,
sneakers or shorts. Also, do not wear loose fitting

Safety and Instructional Decals

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of
potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
1. Warning—read the
instructions before
servicing or performing
maintenance.
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2. Cutting hazard of hand or
foot—stop the engine and
wait for moving parts to
stop.
clothing which could get caught in moving parts.
Always wear long pants and substantial shoes.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes and a helmet is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
• Remove all debris or other objects that might be
picked up and thrown by the verticutter reel blades.
Keep all bystanders away from the working area.
• If the cutting blades strike a solid object or the
unit vibrates abnormally, stop and shut the engine
off. Check verticutter for damaged parts. Repair
any damage before restarting and operating the
verticutter.
• Lower the verticutters to the ground and remove
key from ignition switch whenever machine is left
unattended.
• Be sure verticutters are in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts and screws tight.
• Remove key from ignition switch to prevent
accidental starting of the engine when servicing,
adjusting or storing the machine.
• Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. If major repairs are
ever needed or assistance is desired, contact an
Authorized Toro Distributor.
• To ensure optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories to keep the Toro all TORO. Never use
"will-fit" replacement parts and accessories
made by other manufacturers. Look for the
Toro logo to assure genuineness. Using unapproved
replacement parts and accessories could void the
warranty of The Toro Company.
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