Toro Workman 3100 Operator's Manual page 4

Safe Operating Practices
Warning
The WORKMAN is an off–highway vehicle
only, and is not designed, equipped, or
manufactured for use on public streets, roads
or highways.
The WORKMAN was designed and tested to offer
safe service when operated and maintained properly.
Although hazard control and accident prevention
partially are dependent upon the design and
configuration of the machine, these factors are also
dependent upon the awareness, concern, and proper
training of the personnel involved in the operation,
maintenance and storage of the machine. Improper use
or maintenance of the machine can result in injury or
death.
This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for off–road
use only. its ride and handling will have a different feel
than what drivers experience with passenger cars or
trucks. So take time to become familiar with your
WORKMAN .
Not all of the attachments that adapt to the
WORKMAN are covered in this manual. See the
specific Operator's Manual provided with attachment
for additional safety instructions. READ THESE
MANUALS.
TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY OR
DEATH, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Supervisor's Responsibilities
Make sure operators are thoroughly trained and familiar
with the Operator's Manual and all labels on the
vehicle.
Be sure to establish your own special procedures and
work rules for unusual operating conditions (e.g. slopes
too steep for vehicle operation). Use the 3rd High
Lockout switch if high speed could result in a safety or
vehicle abuse situation.
Before Operating
Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual. A
replacement manual is available by sending complete
model and serial number to: The Toro Company, 8111
Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420.
Never allow children to operate the vehicle. Never
allow adults to operate it without proper instructions.
Only trained and authorized persons should operate this
vehicle. Make sure all operators are physically and
mentally capable of operating the vehicle. Anyone who
operates the vehicle should have a motor vehicle
license.
This vehicle is designed to carry only you, the operator,
and one passenger in the seat provided by the
manufacturer. Never carry any other passengers on the
vehicle.
Never operate the vehicle when under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the engine quickly.
Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place. If a
shield, safety device or decal is malfunctioning,
illegible, or damaged, repair or replace it before
operating the machine.
Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate machine
while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or sneakers. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry which could get
caught in moving parts and cause personal injury.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants and a
helmet is advisable and required by some local safety
and insurance regulations.
Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away from
the areas of operation.
Before operating the vehicle, always check all parts of
the vehicle and any attachments. If something is wrong,
stop using vehicle. Make sure problem is corrected
before vehicle or attachment is operated again.
Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it carefully.
– Use an approved gasoline container.
– Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine is
hot or running.
– Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
– Fill fuel tank outdoors and to about one inch below
top of tank (bottom of filler neck). Do not overfill.
– Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Use only an approved non–metal, portable fuel
container. Static electric discharge can ignite gasoline
vapors in a ungrounded fuel container. Remove the fuel
container from the bed of the vehicle and place on the
ground away from the vehicle before filling. Keep
nozzle in contact with container while filling. Remove
equipment from vehicle bed before filling
Check the safety interlock system daily for proper
operation; refer to page 32. If a switch should
malfunction, replace the switch before operating
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