Greensmaster Flex 1800/1820/2100/2120Page 1 − 2Safety
Safety Instructions
Greensmaster Flex machines have been tested and
certified by TORO for compliance with existing safety
standards and specifications. Although hazard control
and accident prevention are partially dependent upon
the design and configuration of the machine, these fac-
tors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern
and proper training of the personnel involved in the op-
eration, transport, maintenance and storage of the ma-
chine. 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.
WARNING
To reduce the potential for injury or death, com-
ply 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
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 hard hat is advisable and required
by some local safety and insurance regulations.
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.The safety interlock switches are for the operator’s
protection; do not disconnect them. Check the operation
of the switches daily to assure the interlock system is op-
erating. If a switch is defective, replace it before operat-
ing the machine. See Component Testing in Chapter 5
− Electrical System.
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