Toro Mower Safety - Toro 30826 Operator's Manual

• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks.
• Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
• The operator shall turn on flashing warning lights, if
provided, whenever traveling on a public road, except
where such use is prohibited by law.
Maintenance and Storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure
and do not store near flame.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment, cutting units,
drives, and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
• When machine is to be parked, stored, or left
unattended, lower the cutting units unless a positive
mechanical lock is provided.
• Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, move traction
pedal to Neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key. Wait for all movement to stop before
adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store
fuel near flames.
• Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained
personnel to service machine.
• Use jack stands to support components when required.
• Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
• Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before
making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal
first and the positive last. Reconnect positive first and
negative last.
• Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blades or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them.
Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
• Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, away
from spark and flames. Unplug charger before
connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear
protective clothing and use insulated tools.

Toro Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products or other safety information that you must
know that is not included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI
standards.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its intended use
could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
Preparation
• Be sure to establish your own special procedures and
work rules for unusual operating conditions (E.G.
slopes too steep for operation). Survey the complete
mowing site to determine which hills can be safely
operated on. When performing this site survey, always
use common sense and take into consideration the turf
condition and the rollover risk. To perform a site survey,
follow the procedure outlined in the Operation section
of the this manual. The maximum side hill angle
should not be greater than 20 degrees.
Training
• The operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive
on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or hills
may cause the vehicle to tip or roll, possibly resulting in
personal injury or death.
Operation
• Know how to stop the machine and engine quickly.
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