Safety Instructions; Safety Instructions; Before Operating; While Operating - Toro Workman MDE 2008 Service Manual

Safety Instructions

The Workman MDE is designed and tested to offer safe
service when operated and maintained properly. Al-
though hazard control and accident prevention are par-
tially 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-
duce the potential for injury or death, comply with the
following safety instructions.

Before Operating

1. Review and understand the contents of the Opera-
tor's Manual and Operator's DVD before starting and
operating the vehicle. Become familiar with the controls
and know how to stop the vehicle and engine quickly.
Additional copies of the Operator's Manual are available
on the internet at www.Toro.com.

While Operating

WARNING
The Workman MDE is an off- -highway vehicle
only. It is not designed, equipped or manufac-
tured for use on public streets, roads or high-
ways.
1. Sit on the operator seat when starting and operating
the vehicle.
2. Before starting the vehicle:
A. Make sure that the battery charger is discon-
nected from the vehicle charger receptacle.
B. Engage the parking brake.
C. Make sure accelerator pedal is not depressed.
D. Check position of forward/reverse switch and Hi/
Low speed switch.
Safety
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
2. 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.
3. Before getting off the operator seat:
A. Stop vehicle, turn on/off switch OFF and remove
key from switch.
B. Apply the parking brake.
4. If vehicle is parked on incline, chock or block the
wheels after getting off the vehicle.
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