Chapter 1 - Safety; Safety Instructions - Toro Reelmaster 216 Service Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
While Operating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions
The Reelmaster 216/216-D has been tested and veri ­
fied for compliance with the B71.4-1984 specifications
of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for
riding mowers when equipped with rear ballast (see
Operator's Manual). Although hazard control and acci ­
dent prevention are partially dependent upon the design
and configuration of the machine, these factors are also
dependent upon the awareness, concern, and proper
training of the personnel involved in the operation, trans ­
port maintenance, and storage of the machine. Im­
proper use or maintenance of the machine can result in
injury or death.
Before Operating
1. Read and understand the Operator's Manual before
starting, operating, maintaining or repairing the ma­
chine. Become familiar with the controls and know how
to stop the machine and engine quickly. Replacement
Operator's Manuals are available by sending complete
Model and Serial Number of traction unit and cutting
units to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
Use the Model and Serial Number when referring to your
machine. If you have questions about this Service Infor­
mation, please contact:
The Toro Company
Commercial Service Department
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
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Reelmaster 216/216-D
While Doing Maintenance, Troubleshooting,
Testing, Adjustments or Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Obey the following safety instructions. Read
and understand these instructions before op ­
erating the Reelmaster 216 216-D or doing
maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, ad ­
justments or repairs. Failure to comply with
the safety instructions may result in personal
injury.
2. Never allow children to operate the machine or adults
to operate it without proper instruction. Only trained
operators who have read this manual should operate
this machine.
3. Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the machine and engine quickly.
4. Never operate the machine while under the influence
of drugs or alcohol.
5. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective or dam­
aged, repair or replace it before operating the machine.
6. Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate ma­
chine wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers or when
barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get
caught in moving parts and possibly cause personal
injury. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
and a helmet is advisable and required by some local
ordinances and insurance regulations.
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Chapter 1
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Safety Instructions