Safety Warnings And Notes - Toro AC-1 Service Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTES
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten-
tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper acci-
dent prevention measures. Some general warnings
follow.
WARNING: Spring Under Tension!
The rope starter on these engines contains a flat wire
spring that is under tension. Wear eye and hand protec-
tion when replacing worn or broken spring, in case it
should uncoil as it is handled. Allow spring tension to
be completely relieved and make sure pulley disen-
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gages from spring before removing the pulley retain-
ers, pulley, and starter spring from housing.
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WARNING: Electrical Shock!
Never touch electrical wires or components while the
engine is running. They can be sources of electrical
shock.
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WARNING: Hot Surfaces!
The muffler, cylinder, crankcase, trimmer cutting head,
and other engine surfaces get extremely hot from op-
eration. These surfaces remain hot for a short period
of time after the engine is stopped. To prevent severe
burns, allow the engine to cool completely before serv-
icing.
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WARNING: Explosive Fuel!
Gasoline may be present in the fuel tank, carburetor,
fuel lines, or crankcase. Gasoline is extremely flamma-
ble and its vapors can explode if ignited. Keep sparks,
flames, and other sources of ignition away from the en-
gine. Do not smoke while servicing the engine. Never
use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
Store gasoline only in approved containers,
in
well-
ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks,
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flames, or other sources of ignition. Do not fill the fuel
tank while the engine is hot or running, since spilled
fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
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sparks from ignition. Do not start the engine near
spilled fuel. Do not smoke while handling gasoline or
filling the fuel tank.
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WARNING: Cracked Or Broken Flywheel Fins
Can Become Projectiles!
Be careful not to crack or break any flywheel cooling
fins. They could fly off during operation. If cooling fin:
are cracked or broken, replace the flywheel.