Service Manual
Safety Instructions
The Line Painter 1200 is designed and tested to offer
safe service when operated and maintained properly.
Although hazard control and accident prevention par-
tially are dependent upon the design and configuration
of the machine, these factors are also dependent upon
the awareness, concern and proper training of
the per-
sonnel involved in the operation, transport, mainte-
nance 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.
WARNING
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Before Operating
1. Read and understand the contents of the Operator’s 3. Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it careful-
Manual before starting and operating the machine. Be- ly:
come familiar with the controls and know how to stop the
machine quickly. A replacement Operator’s Manual is
A.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
available on the Internet at www.Toro.com or by sending
this purpose.
the complete model and serial number to:
B. Do not remove machine fuel tank cap while en-
The Toro Company
gine is hot or running.
Attn. Technical Publications
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
Bloomington, Minnesota 55420–1196
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to within an inch of
2. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not overfill
the fuel tank.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible
or damaged, repair or replace it before operating the
E. If fuel is spilled, do not start engine. Move the ma-
machine. Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts or screws to
chine away from the area of spillage and allow the
ensure machine is in safe operating condition.
gasoline vapors to dissipate. Properly dispose of any
spilled fuel.
While Operating
1. Operator should be in the operator’s position when
operating the Line Painter 1200.
2. Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
3. Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
engine
is running or soon after it is stopped. These
areas could be hot enough to cause burns.
4. If abnormal vibration is detected, stop machine im-
mediately and determine source of vibration. Correct
problems
before resuming the use of the machine.
5. Use extreme caution when operating the machine in
reverse or when pulling the machine rearward.
6. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side
shields when operating the machine.
7. While operating, the Line Painter 1200 may exceed
noise levels of 85dB(A) at the operator position. Hearing
protection is recommended for
prolonged exposure to
reduce the potential of permanent hearing damage.
8. Before leaving the operator’s position of the Line
Painter 1200:
A. Release paint control lever to stop the paint op-
eration.
B. Ensure that vehicle traction lever is in neutral, ap-
ply parking brake, stop engine and remove key from
ignition switch.
9. Use only latex base paint in the Line Painter 1200.
Do
not use oil based paint!
Safety
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