Toro Pro Force 44553 Operator's Manual page 17

DANGER
Tip over can cause serious injury or death.
• Never operate on steep slopes.
• Operate on slopes up and down, never across
the face.
• When going uphill or downhill, do not stop or
start suddenly.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain or other hidden
hazards. To avoid tipping or loss of control, do
not drive close to a ditch, creek or drop off.
• If the tow vehicle stops while going uphill, back
slowly downhill. Do not attempt to turn.
•
Never operate the debris blower when it is not connected
to a tow vehicle.
•
Practice operating the blower. It is advisable to blow the
same direction the wind is blowing to prevent material
from blowing back into the cleared area.
•
Be aware of the blower nozzle direction and do not point
it at anyone.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
•
Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and when
turning on hillsides
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Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that no
one is behind the machine.
•
Do not run the engine in or direct the blower nozzle into
a confined area without adequate ventilation. Exhaust
fumes are hazardous and could possibly be deadly.
•
Run the engine at full throttle when operating.
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Adjust the nozzle opening so it blows under the debris.
•
Use caution when blowing around newly planted sod as
the force of the air could disrupt the grass.
•
Do not use on highways.
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Stay away from the nozzle opening when the machine
is operating. Keep all bystanders away from the nozzle
opening and don't direct discharge toward bystanders.
•
If the tow vehicle engine stalls or the machine loses
headway and cannot make it to the top of a slope, do not
turn the machine around. Always back the tow vehicle
slowly straight down the slope.
•
Do not take an injury risk! When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area, stop
operation. Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume operation
until the area is cleared.
•
Do not exceed 88 km/h (55 mph) when transporting
blower.
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Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is
running or soon after it is stopped. These areas could be
hot enough to cause a burn.
Important: Raise the nozzle before transporting the
blower. If the nozzle is left in the down position during
transport, the nozzle may contact the ground and
damage to the nozzle may occur.
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