Operating Tips - Toro Pro Force Groundsmaster 3200 Series Operator's Manual

Operating Tips

WARNING
Discharged air has considerable force and
could cause injury or loss of footing.
• Stay away from the nozzle opening while
the machine is operating.
• Keep bystanders away from the nozzle
opening while the machine is running.
•
Practice operating the blower. Blow the same
direction that the wind is blowing to prevent
material from blowing back into the cleared area.
•
Be alert, slow down, and use caution when making
turns. Look behind and to the side before changing
directions.
•
Be aware of the blower nozzle direction and do not
point it at anyone.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
•
Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.,
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not allow them to
contact the blower screen.
•
Reduce your speed when making sharp turns or
turning on hillsides.
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Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure
that no one is behind the machine.
•
Use caution when blowing around newly planted
sod as the force of the air could disrupt the grass.
•
Stay away from the nozzle opening when the
machine is operating. Keep all bystanders away
from the nozzle opening and do not direct the
discharge toward bystanders.
•
Do not take an injury risk. When a person or
pet appears unexpectedly in or near the operating
area, stop the machine and shut off the engine.
Careless operation, combined with terrain angles,
ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume
operation until the area is cleared.
Important:
Raise the blower before transporting.
If the nozzle is left in the down position during
transport, the nozzle may contact the ground,
which may damage the nozzle.
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