Warning; Safety - Toro 23135 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.
DANGER
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. Contact your
local marking service or utility company to have the
property marked (for example, in the United States,
call 811 for the nationwide marking service).

WARNING

The moving breaker can crush hands, feet, or other
body parts.
• Keep your hands, feet, and other part of your
body or clothing away from moving parts.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and
inspecting the breaker, lower it to the ground,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
WARNING
When the engine is off, attachments in the raised
position can gradually lower, pinning or injuring
you or bystanders.
Always lower the attachment lift each time you shut
off the traction unit.
WARNING
During operation, the breaker throws small pieces
of broken material and dust. Flying debris may
damage eyes. Inhaling the dust can damage lungs.
• You and all bystanders must wear safety glasses,
goggles, or a face shield during operation of the
breaker.
• You and all bystanders must wear a face mask
or other filter over mouths and noses during
operation of the breaker.
• Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from the
breaker during operation.
WARNING
The breaker is very loud during operation. Over
time, your hearing may be impaired if it is
unprotected.
Wear hearing protection during operation.
WARNING
The breaker can cause the ground to give way and
crumble from under the traction unit, causing it
to become unstable and tip over, crushing you or
bystanders.
• Keep the traction unit away from the edge being
broken.
• Do not break directly under the front of the
traction unit.
WARNING
Within the breaker is a chamber containing
pressurized nitrogen, which under the right
circumstances could explode, injuring or killing
you or bystanders.
• Do not take apart the body of the breaker.
• Do not attempt to recharge the chamber
yourself. Always take the breaker to and
Authorized Toro Dealer for recharging.
• Ensure that the breaker is charged only with
nitrogen. Other gases can explode.
• Do not ship the charged breaker via air freight.
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