General Safety Instructions - Toro Reelmaster 5500-D Service Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and Service
General Safety Instructions
The REELMASTER 5500-D was tested and certified by
TORO for compliance with the B71.4-1990 specifica-
tions of the American National Standards Institute. Al-
though hazard control and accident prevention partially
are dependent upon the design and configuration of the
machine, these factors are also dependent upon the
awareness, concern, and proper training of the person-
nel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance,
and storage of the machine. Improper use or mainte-
nance of the machine can result in injury or death. To re-
Before Operating
1. Read and understand the contents of the traction
unit and cutting unit Operator's Manual before starting
and operating the machine. Become familiar with the
controls and know how to stop the machine and engine
quickly. A replacement manual is available by sending
the complete model and serial number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55420–1196.
2. Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate machine without proper instruc-
tion. Only trained operators who have read this manual
should operate this machine.
3. Never operate the machine when under the influ-
ence of drugs or alcohol.
4. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible or
damaged, repair or replace it before operating the ma-
chine. Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts or screws to en-
sure machine is in safe operating condition.
5. Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate ma-
chine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers or
when barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that
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duce the potential for injury or death, comply with the
following safety instructions.
WARNING
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
could get caught in moving parts and possibly cause
personal injury. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes,
long pants and a helmet is advisable and required by
some local ordinances and insurance regulations.
6. Assure interlock switches are adjusted correctly so
engine cannot be started unless traction pedal is in
NEUTRAL and cutting units are DISENGAGED.
7. Remove all debris or other objects that might be
picked up and thrown by the reels or fast moving compo-
nents from other attached implements. Keep all by-
standers away from operating area.
8. Since diesel fuel is highly flammable, handle it care-
fully:
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not remove fuel tank cap while engine is hot or
running.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to within an inch of
the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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