Operator's Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with
your new product, so feel free to contact your local
Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine
replacement parts, or other information you may require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory, always know the model and serial numbers of
your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer
or Service Representative provide exact information about
your specific product. You will find the model and serial
number plate at the location shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1
1. Model and Serial Number Plate
For your convenience, write the product model and serial
numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will
help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to
the product. Although we design, produce and market
safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible for
using the product properly and safely. You are also
responsible for training persons, who you allow to use the
product, about safe operation.
The warning system in this manual identifies potential
hazards and has special safety messages that help you and
others avoid personal injury, 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 the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information, and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Determine the left and right side of the machine from the
normal operating position.
Safety
This machine meets or exceeds the B71.4 1999
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute, in effect at time of production.
Note: The addition of certain attachments that do not
meet American National Standards Institute certification
will cause noncompliance of this machine.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety alert symbol, which means
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal
safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.
Safe Operating Practices
The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.4—1999.
Training
• Read the Operator’s Manual and other training
material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read
English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this
material to them.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
• All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.