Operator's Manual

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Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a
distributor, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Distributor or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on
the product.
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Figure 1
1. Model and serial number
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
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 2 other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Safety
Toro designed and tested this machine to offer reasonably
safe service; however, failure to comply with the
following instructions may result in personal injury.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
Warning
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to
gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you
and any other operator of the machine read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
General Safety
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury.
Training
• Read this operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
machine before starting it.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use or service the machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.