During Operation Safety - Toro Reelmaster 03781 Operator's Manual

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for
accidents that may cause personal injury or property
damage.
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection;
slip-resistant, substantial foot protection; and hearing
protection. Tie back long hair and do not wear jewelry.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine during
operation.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid holes
or hidden hazards.
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Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause the machine to slide.
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Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives are in
neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and you are in the
operating position.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting units.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure your vision.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or if the edge gives way.
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Stop the cutting units whenever you are not mowing.
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Stop the machine and inspect the cutting units after
striking an object or if there is an abnormal vibration in
the machine. Make all necessary repairs before resuming
operation.
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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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Disengage the drive to the cutting unit and shut off the
engine before adjusting the height of cut (unless you can
adjust it from the operating position).
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Never run an engine in an area where exhaust gasses are
enclosed.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Before leaving the operating position (including to empty
the catchers or to unclog the chute), do the following:
– Park the machine on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not operate the machine when there is the risk of
lightning.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Use accessories, attachments, and replacement parts
approved by The Toro® Company only.
Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
Safety
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Do not remove the ROPS from the machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you can
release it quickly in an emergency.
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Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do not
contact them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by thoroughly
inspecting it periodically for damage and keeping all the
mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or alter it.
Machines with a Foldable Roll Bar
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Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised
position.
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The ROPS is an integral safety device. Keep a folding roll
bar in the raised and locked position, and use the seat
belt when operating the machine with the roll bar in the
raised position.
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Lower a folding roll bar temporarily only when necessary.
Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is folded
down.
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Be aware that there is no rollover protection when a
folded roll bar is in the down position.
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Check the area that you will be mowing and never fold
down a folding roll bar in areas where there are slopes,
drop-offs, or water.
Slope Safety
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Establish your own procedures and rules for operating on
slopes. These procedures must include surveying the site
to determine which slopes are safe for machine operation.
Always use common sense and good judgment when
performing this survey.
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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. Operating the machine on any slope requires extra
caution.
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Operate the machine at a lower speed when you are on a
slope.
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If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a slope, do
not do it.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
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Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to stop
or shift while on a slope.
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