Toro 70082 - Page 4

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 This machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury
and damage. KNOW the controls and how to stop
machine quickly. READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
and instructions furnished with attachments. Read,
understand, and obey all safety messages appearĆ
ing on the machine and in the operator's manual.
LEARN from your operator's manual and from careĆ
ful EXPERIENCE how to operate your equipment
correctly. Know your machine's limitations.
 Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away
from attachment discharge area, underside of mowĆ
er deck or any moving parts while engine is running.
 The use of drugs or alcohol while operating any
equipment will place your safety in peril. Do not atĆ
tempt operation of this machine while taking drugs
or medication or while drinking alcoholic beverages.
 Only responsible persons with mature judgment
and proper physical capabilities should be allowed
to operate this machine, and only after instruction in
the proper use of this equipment.
 Do not allow children to operate machine.
 Do not carry passengers.
 The purpose of this machine is to perform work.
This equipment is not intended for sport or recreĆ
ation.
 Do not mow when people or pets are around.
 Clear work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.)
which might be picked up and thrown.
 Take all possible precautions when leaving veĆ
hicle unattended; disengage powerĆtakeĆoff, lower
attachments, shift into neutral, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key.
 Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadĆ
ways.
 Machine and attachments should be stopped
and inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object. Damage should be repaired before restarting
and operating equipment.
 Do not change engine governor settings or
over-speed engine.
 Wear appropriate protective clothing when operĆ
ating equipment. Long pants and substantial footĆ
wear are essential. Do not operate with bare feet or
open sandals.
 Do not operate equipment unless properly
seated with feet on footrests or pedals.
 Keep your eyes and mind on your machine, atĆ
tachment and the working area. Do not let other inĆ
terests distract you.
 Safety switches are intended to stop or prevent
starting of engine to help prevent accidents.  
OPERATOR SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND
NOT RELY ENTIRELY ON SAFETY SWITCH(ES).
Check switches for proper operation before each
use.
 Care should be used not to touch equipment or
attachment parts which may be hot from operation.
Muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150
_ F. Allow
cooling to occur before attempting to maintain, adĆ
just or service.
 Use of stereo headphones, ear protection or othĆ
er sound altering/dampening devices may limit your
ability to hear warning sounds (horns, shouts, etc.).
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 Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flammable.
 Use approved gasoline container. Place containĆ
er out of reach of children.
 Use gasoline only as a fuel Ċ never as a cleaner.
 Never remove fuel cap or add gasoline to a runĆ
ning or hot engine, or an engine that has not been
allowed to cool for several minutes after running.
 Never fill fuel tank indoors. Wipe up spilled gasoĆ
line.
 Open doors if engine is run in garage Ċ exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run engine indoors.
 Do not fill machine with gasoline while smoking
or when near open flame or sparks.
 Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
 Allow engine to cool before storing in any encloĆ
sure.
 To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and attachĆ
ments free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
 Battery acid is a poison and can cause burn.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes and proĆ
tect your face, eyes and clothing when working
around the battery.
 Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarette,
sparks and flames away from battery.