Chapter 2: Safety; General Safety - Toro 25545T Operator's Manual

General Safety

Contacting underground utilities can cause death or serious injury.
Locate and verify underground utilities before digging or drilling.
• Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check that all safety
precautions have been taken.
• Read and understand the content of this Operator's Manual before starting the engine.
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
• Keep bystanders out of the operating area. Mark the job site clearly. Stop the machine if
a bystander enters the area.
• Do not operate the machine where flammable gas may be present.
• 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 or uneven terrain
requires extra caution.
Crushing can cause death or serious injury
Follow the procedure in Operator's Manual. Drive cautiously.
To help avoid injury:
• Operate at slow speed when on rough terrain.
• Avoid driving across slopes.
• Never jerk control levers. Use a steady, even motion.
• Always operate with heavy end uphill.
• Always drive with attachment low to the ground.
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