Toro eTimeCutter 75841 Operator's Manual page 6

3. Personal safety
A. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating
the machine. Do not use the machine while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating the machine may result in serious personal injury.
B. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
C. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack. Energising a machine that has
the switch on invites accidents.
D. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the machine on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the machine may result in personal injury.
E. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the machine in unexpected situations.
F. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
G. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
H. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of the machine allow you to
become complacent and ignore machine safety principles. A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4. Machine use and care
A. Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your application. The
correct machine will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
B. Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any machine
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
C. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if
detachable, from the machine before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the machine. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the machine accidentally.
D. Store an idle machine out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the machine or these instructions to operate the machine. A
machine is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
E. Maintain the machine and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
operation of the machine. If damaged, have the machine repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by a poorly maintained machine.
F. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
G. Use the machine, accessories, and tool bits etc., in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
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