Operator's Manual

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Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Safety
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, and proper training of the
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, 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.
The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.4—2004.
Supervisor’s Responsibilities
• Ensure operators are thoroughly trained and familiar
with the Operator’s Manual and all decals on the
machine.
• Establish your own special procedures and work rules
for unusual operating conditions (e.g., slopes too steep
for machine operation, adverse weather conditions,
etc.).
Before Operating
• Read, understand and follow the instructions in the
Operator’s Manual and on the machine before starting.
Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop
quickly. A free replacement manual is available by
sending complete Model and Serial Number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420–1196
• NEVER allow children to operate the machine. NEVER
allow adults to operate the machine without proper
instruction. Only trained operators who have read this
manual should operate this machine.
• NEVER operate the machine while under the influence
of drugs or alcohol.
• Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the engine quickly.
• Keep all shields, safety devices, and decals in place. If a
shield, safety device, or decal becomes damaged,
malfunctioning, or illegible, repair or replace it before
operation is commenced. Also tighten loose
nuts and bolts to ensure machine is in safe operating
condition.
• Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate machine
while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, or sneakers or
when barefoot. Do not wear loose–fitting clothing that
could get caught in moving parts and possibly cause
injury. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants,
and a helmet is advisable and required by some local
ordinances and insurance regulations.
• Do not alter this equipment in any manner which may
cause hazardous conditions.
• Safety interlock switches are for the operators
protection. Disconnected or malfunctioning safety
interlock switches could allow the machine to operate in
an unsafe manner and may cause personal injury.
– Do not disconnect the safety interlock switches.
– Check the operation of the switches daily to be sure
the interlock system is operating correctly.
– If a switch is malfunctioning, replace it before
operating the machine.
While Operating
• Rotating parts can cause serious personal injury. Keep
hands and feet away from sweeper reel while machine
is running. Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away
from all moving parts to prevent injury. NEVER
operate the machine with covers, shrouds, or guards
removed.
• DON’T TAKE AN INJURY RISK! When a person or
pet appears unexpectedly in or near the sweeping area,
STOP SWEEPING. Careless operation, combined
with terrain angles, ricochets, or missing or damaged
guards, can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not
resume sweeping until area is cleared.
• NEVER carry passengers.
• ALWAYS look to the rear of machine before backing up
and assure no one is behind the machine.
• Tip over can cause serious injury or death.
– NEVER operate on steep slopes.
– Sweep slopes up and down, never across the face.
– When going uphill or downhill, do not stop or start
suddenly.
– Stay alert for holes in the terrain or other hidden
hazards. To avoid tipping or loss of control, do not
drive close to a ditch, creek, or drop off.