Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 5 Operator's Manual

Safety

Safe Operating Practices

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in
the traction unit operator's manual before
operating the cutting unit.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in
this operator's manual before operating the
cutting unit.
Never allow children to operate the cutting units.
Do not allow adults to operate traction unit or
cutting units without proper instruction. Only
trained operators who have read this manual
should operate the cutting units.
Never operate the cutting units when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a
shield, safety device or decal is illegible or
damaged, repair or replace it before operation is
commenced. Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts,
and screws to ensure cutting unit is in safe
operating condition.
Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
cutting unit while wearing sandals, tennis shoes,
sneakers or shorts. Also, do not wear loose
fitting clothing which could get caught in
moving parts. Always wear long pants and
substantial shoes. Wearing safety glasses, safety
shoes and a helmet is advisable and required by
some local ordinances and insurance regulations.
Remove all debris or other objects that might be
picked up and thrown by the cutting unit reel
blades. Keep all bystanders away from the
mowing area.
If the cutting blades strike a solid object or the
cutting unit vibrates abnormally, stop and shut
the engine off. Check cutting unit for damaged
parts. Repair any damage before restarting and
operating the cutting unit.
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Lower the cutting units to the ground and
remove key from ignition switch whenever
machine is left unattended.
Be sure cutting units are in safe operating
condition by keeping nuts, bolts and screws
tight.
Remove key from ignition switch to prevent
accidental starting of the engine when servicing,
adjusting or storing the machine.
Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. If major repairs are
ever needed or assistance is desired, contact an
Authorized Toro Distributor.
To ensure optimum performance and safety,
always purchase genuine Toro replacement parts
and accessories to keep the Toro all TORO.
Never use "will-fit" replacement parts and
accessories made by other manufacturers.
Look for the Toro logo to assure genuineness.
Using unapproved replacement parts and
accessories could void the warranty of The Toro
Company.