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During Operation
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; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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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 and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
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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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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
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Stop the machine and inspect the attachment
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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Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Before leaving the operating position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on level ground.
– Lower the attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the ignition 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
without the Toro-approved hitch kit.
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When necessary, wet surfaces prior to conditioning
to minimize dust creation.
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Use accessories, attachments, and replacement
parts approved by The Toro® Company only.
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 rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. The operator is responsible for
safe slope operation. Operating the machine on
any slope requires extra caution.
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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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A rollover can occur before the tires lose traction.
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Avoid operating the machine on wet grass. Tires
may lose traction; regardless if the brakes are
available and functioning.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on a slope.
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Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not suddenly change the speed or direction of
the machine.
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Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, or bodies of water. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge caves in. Establish a
safety area between the machine and any hazard
(2 machine widths).
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