Toro Pro Force 44553 Operator's Manual page 5

Safe Handling of Fuels
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To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
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Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
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Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it
on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with a portable container, rather than from a
fuel dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
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Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten
securely.
Operation
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Before every use:
– Inspect the coupler, ball, and hitch.
– Always use safety chains.
– Verify all lights are functioning properly.
– Verify the tires are properly inflated as recommended
on the tires.
– Verify the lug nuts are tight and torqued properly.
– Verify that the machine is properly secured.
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Never operate the debris blower when it is not connected
to a tow vehicle.
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Use extreme care when loading or unloading the machine
into or off of a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
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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.
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This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A) at the
operator position. Hearing protection is recommended
for prolonged exposure to reduce the potential of
permanent hearing damage.
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Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:
– Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
– Drive slowly and watch for holes or other hidden
hazards.
– Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek, or
other hazard.
– Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and
when turning on hillsides.
– Avoid sudden starts and stops.
– Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that
no one is behind the machine.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
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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.
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Do not operate the machine under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Remote Control Operation
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Read and follow all instructions.
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Failure to abide by Safety Precautions may result in
equipment failure, loss of authority to operate the
equipment, and personal injury.
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Use and maintain proper wiring. Follow equipment
manufacturer instructions. Improper, loose, and frayed
wiring can cause system failure, equipment damage, and
intermittent operation.
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Changes or modifications made to equipment not
expressly approved by the manufacturer will void the
warranty
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Owner/operators of the equipment must abide by
all applicable federal, state, and local laws concerning
installation and operation of the equipment. Failure to
comply could result in penalties and could void user
authority to operate the equipment.
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