Safety Instructions; Before Operating - Toro Groundsmaster 580-D Service Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before Operating

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Safety Instructions
The GROUNDSMASTERR 580-D meets or exceeds
the American National Standards Institute's safety stan-
dards for riding mowers. 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 opera-
tion, transport, maintenance, and storage of the ma-
chine.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
of the machine can result in injury. Reduce the potential
for any injury by complying with the following safety
instructions.
Before Operating
1. Read and understand the Operator's Manual before
starting and operating the machine. Become familiar
with all controls and know how to stop quickly. A replace-
ment Operator's Manual is available on the Internet at
www.Toro.com or by sending complete Model and Seri-
al Number to:
The Toro Company
Attn. Technical Publications
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420--1196.
If you have questions about this Service Manual, please
contact:
The Toro Company
Commercial Service Department
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420--1196.
2. Never allow children to operate the machine or
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Groundsmaster 580--D
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TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY,
COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
3. Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the machine and engine quickly.
4. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is malfunctioning, illeg-
ible or damaged, repair or replace it before operating the
machine.
5. Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate ma-
chine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers or
when barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that
could get caught in moving parts and possibly cause
personal injury.
6. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
and a helmet is advisable and required by some local or-
dinances and insurance regulations.
7. Make sure the work area is clear of objects which
might be picked up and thrown by the cutter blades.
8. Do not carry passengers on the machine. Keep ev-
eryone, especially children and pets, away from the
areas of operation.
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Chapter 1
Safety
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CAUTION
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