Adjusting The Handle Height; During Operation; During Operating Safety - Toro Super Recycler 20383 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Handle
Height
You may raise or lower the handle to a position
comfortable for you.
Rotate the handle lock, move the handle to 1 of 3
positions, and lock the handle into position
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Figure 16
1. Handle lock

During Operation

During Operating Safety

General Safety
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; slip-resistant, substantial footwear; and
hearing protection. Tie back long hair, secure
loose clothing, and do not wear jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Shut off the engine and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
•
When you release the blade-control bar, the
engine should shut off and the blade should stop
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2. Handle positions
within 3 seconds. If not, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
•
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you
slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in wet
conditions, if possible.
•
Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a
slip-and-fall accident.
•
Stop the machine and inspect the blades after
striking an object or if there is an abnormal
vibration in the machine. Make all necessary
repairs before resuming operation.
•
Before leaving the operating position, shut off the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
•
If the engine has been running the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from
the hot muffler.
•
Check the grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace them with
the manufacturer's recommended parts when
necessary.
•
Use accessories and attachments approved by
the The Toro® Company only.
Slope Safety
•
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
•
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
•
Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.
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