Toro Recycler S55OST - During Operation; During Operation Safety; General Safety

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During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
• W ear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. T ie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry .
• Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur .
• Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury . Shut of f the engine and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
• When you release the blade-control bar , the
engine should shut of f and the blade should stop
within 3 seconds. If not, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer .
• Keep bystanders out of the operating area. Keep
small children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult who is
not operating the machine. Stop the machine if
anyone enters the area.
• Always look down and behind you before moving
the machine in reverse.
• Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
• W et grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. A void mowing in
wet conditions.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view .
• Do not direct the discharge material toward
anyone. A void discharging material against a wall
or obstruction; material may ricochet toward you.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces.
• W atch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause you
to lose your balance or footing.
• If the machine strikes an object or starts to
vibrate, immediately shut of f the engine, wait for
all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the wire
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