During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 58603 Operator's Manual

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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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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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; hearing protection; and gloves. Tie back
long hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
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Keep your hands, feet, other body parts, and
clothing away from rotating tines and moving parts
of the machine. The tines begin rotating when
you start the engine and may continue to rotate
momentarily after you shut off the engine.
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Start the engine carefully according to instructions
in this Operator's Manual and with your feet well
away from the tines.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the machine toward you. To avoid getting pinned
against a structure, allow enough distance to
reverse direction near a wall or fence.
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Keep bystanders out of the operating area. Keep
small children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult who is
not operating the machine. Stop the machine if
anyone enters the area.
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Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral and you are in the operating position.
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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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Do not attempt to adjust the machine while the
engine is running.
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If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate
abnormally, immediately shut off the engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the
wire from the spark plug before examining the
machine for damage. Vibration is often a warning
sign of trouble. Make all necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
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Do not operate the machine at high transport
speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
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Look behind and down and use care when
reversing.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to till or cultivate too deep and at too
fast a rate.
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Do not pick up or carry a machine while the engine
is running.
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Exercise caution and be sure of your footing,
especially when backing up, to avoid slipping or
falling.
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Be careful when operating the machine in hard
ground. The tines can catch in the ground and
propel the machine forward. If this occurs, let go
of the machine; do not try to restrain it.
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Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel
surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
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Do not leave a running machine unattended.
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Shut off the machine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before you leave the operator's position.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire, keep it away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting, and allow
the machine to cool before adjusting, fueling,
unclogging, servicing, cleaning, or storing the
machine.
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Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is
an odorless, deadly poison.
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Use only accessories and attachments approved
by The Toro® Company.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
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Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on
the handle and walk, never run.
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Allow the muffler and engine area to cool before
touching them.
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The tines should not rotate when the engine is
idling; if they do rotate, contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
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If an object becomes lodged in the tines, shut off
the engine, disconnect the wire from the spark
plug, and allow the engine to cool before removing
the object.
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Do not operate the machine on steep slopes. To
prevent overturning, operate the machine up and
down the slope.
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