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.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. The two numbers are
stamped on a plate which is located on the blower housing.
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 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.
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.