During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro MB TX 2500S Operator's Manual

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
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Do not exceed the rated operating capacity, as the
machine may become unstable, which may result
in loss of control.
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Wear appropriate clothing including eye protection,
long pants, substantial slip-resistant footwear, and
hearing protection. Tie back long hair and do not
wear loose clothing or loose jewelry.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Operate the machine only in good light, keeping
away from holes and hidden hazards.
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Ensure that all drives are in the Neutral position
before starting the engine. Start the engine only
from the operating position.
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Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with
the engine running.
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Never jerk the controls; use a steady motion.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
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Be aware of obstacles in close proximity to you.
Failure to maintain adequate distance from trees,
walls, and other barriers may result in injury as the
machine backs up during operation if you are not
attentive to the surroundings.
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Check for overhead clearance (i.e., electrical
wires, branches, and doorways) before driving
under any objects and do not contact them.
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Do not overload the hopper and always keep the
load level when operating the machine.
Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution. Before using the machine
on a slope, do the following:
– Review and understand the slope instructions
in the manual and on the machine.
– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to
determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this
evaluation. Changes in the terrain, such as
moisture, can quickly affect the operation of
the machine on a slope.
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Raising the hopper on a slope affects the stability
of the machine. Keep the hopper in the lowered
and straight position when on slopes.
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When operating on a slope, fold the platform up
and walk behind the machine until it is on flat
ground.
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Operate up and down slopes with the heavy
end of the machine uphill. Weight distribution
changes with a full hopper. A full hopper makes
the front of the machine the heavy end, so when
traveling up or down slopes with a full hopper, walk
behind the machine with the full hopper uphill.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do
not operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water or other hazards. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel or track
goes over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep
a safe distance (twice the width of the machine)
between the machine and any hazard.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
a slope. Avoid making sudden changes in speed
or direction; turn slowly and gradually.
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Keep all movements on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction.
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Do not operate the machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
Be aware that operating the machine on wet grass,
across slopes or downhill may cause the machine
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