Safety - Toro 22521 Operator's Manual

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and those in the
traction unit Operator's Manual . Always pay attention to
the safety-alert symbol, which means Caution , Warning ,
or Danger —personal safety instruction. Failure to
comply with the instruction may result in personal injury
or death.
To ensure optimum performance and continued safety
certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro
replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and
accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous,
and such use could void the product warranty.
WARNING
The attachment can crush and break legs, arms,
and other body parts.
• Never go near the attachment while it is in
operation.
• Keep all bystanders and pets a safe distance
from the attachment.
• Always close the jaws of the attachment when
not in use.
WARNING
There may be buried power, gas, and/or telephone
lines in the work area. Shock or explosion may
occur if you dig into them.
Have the property or work area marked for buried
lines and do not dig in marked areas.
WARNING
There may be overhead power lines in the work
area. Shock may occur if you touch a power line
with a tree or other object that you are transporting.
Survey and mark the area where there are overhead
power lines, and do not transport trees or tall objects
under the power lines.
WARNING
When the engine is off, attachments in the raised
position can gradually lower. Someone nearby may
be pinned or injured by the attachment as it lowers.
Always lower the attachment lift each time you shut
off the traction unit.
Always close the grapple's jaws each time you shut
off the traction unit.
WARNING
If you step off the platform (wheeled traction units
only) with the load raised, the machine could tip
forward. Someone nearby may be pinned or injured.
Lower the load before stepping off the platform.
WARNING
If you lift a long object off center, it could cause the
machine to tip sideways. Someone nearby may be
pinned or injured.
Always grab and lift long items near the center.
WARNING
Lifting uneven, heavy objects can cause the
machine to become unstable and tip forward.
Someone nearby may be pinned or injured.
When lifting an object, keep it as low to the ground
as possible.
WARNING
When going up or down hill, the machine could
overturn if the heavy end is toward the downhill
side. Someone may be pinned or seriously injured
by the machine if it overturns.
Operate up and down slopes with the heavy end
of the machine uphill. Carrying a load with the
attachment makes the front end heavy.
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