Safety Instructions; Before Operating - Toro Greensmaster
Flex 18 04018 Service Manual

Safety Instructions

Although hazard control and accident prevention par-
tially are dependent upon the design and configuration
of the machine, these factors are also dependent upon
the awareness, concern and proper training of the per-
sonnel involved in the operation, transport, mainte-
nance and storage of the machine. Improper use or
maintenance of the machine can result in injury or
death. To reduce the potential for injury or death, comply
with the following safety instructions.

Before Operating

1. Operate the machine only after reviewing and under-
standing the contents of the Operator's Manual and Op-
erator Training DVD. A replacement Operator's Manual
is available on the internet at www.toro.com or by send-
ing the complete model and serial number to:
The Toro Company
Attn. Technical Publications
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420–1196
2. Never allow children to operate the machine or allow
adults to operate it without proper 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 or sneakers.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing which could get caught
in moving parts and cause personal injury.
6. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants,
ear protection and a helmet is advisable and required by
some local safety and insurance regulations.
Safety
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
7. Ensure work area is clear of objects which might be
picked up and thrown by the cutting reel.
8. Keep everyone, especially children and pets away
from the areas of operation.
9. Since gasoline is highly flammable; handle it careful-
ly.
A. Use an approved gasoline container.
B. Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine is
hot or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and no higher than to the
bottom of filter screen. Do not overfill fuel tank.
E. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
F. Fuel may leak from filler neck when mower is
tilted for servicing if tank is over filled.
10.Check the safety interlock switch daily for proper op-
eration; see Component Testing in Chapter 5 – Electri-
cal System. If safety switch should malfunction, replace
the switch before operating machine. After every two
years, replace the safety interlock switch, whether it is
working properly or not.
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