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SAFETY
SAFETY INFORMATION
General
This safety symbol means WARNING or PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION - read the instruction
because it has to do with your safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal
injury or even death.
This manual is intended as a service and repair manual only. The safety instructions provided herein are for
troubleshootin
, service, and repair of the en
ine only. The individual Operator’s manual will contain safety
information on the complete product powered by the E series en
ine. Operator’s manuals with complete
instructions are available throu
h:
Lawn-Boy Corporation / The Toro Company
Parts Department
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomin
ton, MN 55420 U.S.A.
Avoid unexpected startin
of en
ine...
Always turn off the powered product and disconnect the
spark plu
wire before attemptin
cleanin
, adjustment,
or repair.
Avoid lacerations and amputations...
Stay clear of all movin
parts whenever the en
ine is
runnin
. Treat all normally movin
parts as if they were
movin
whenever the en
ine is runnin
or has the
potential to start.
Avoid burns...
.Do not touch the en
ine while it is runnin
or shortly
after it has been runnin
.
Avoid Falls...
Do not operate the powered product on slippery
surfaces or if footin
is questionable.
Avoid fires...
Wipe up any spilled fuel or oil immediately.
Avoid asphyxiation...
Never operate an en
ine in a confined area without
proper ventilation.
Avoid fires and explosions...
Use a container desi
ned for
asoline. Avoid spillin
fuel and never smoke while workin
with any type of
fuel.
Safety Tips
Avoid accidental misuse of fuel...
Always store fuel in a properly labeled container
desi
ned for
asoline.
Avoid injury due to inferior parts...
Use only Toro/Lawn-Boy ori
inal parts to ensure that
important safety criteria are met.
Avoid injury to bystanders...
Always clear the area of bystanders before startin
or
testin
powered equipment.
Avoid injury due to projectiles...
Always clear the area of sticks, rocks, or any other
debris that could be picked up and thrown by the
powered equipment. Keep all safety shields in place.
Avoid modifications...
Never alter or modify any part unless it is a factory
approved procedure.
Avoid unsafe operation...
Always test the safety systems after makin
adjustments or repairs on the machine.