Toro 3100 manual Chapter, Safety Instructions, Before Operating

			Chapter 1
			Safety
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	1	While Doing Maintenance, Troubleshooting,
Before Operating	1	Testing, Adjustments or Repairs	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
While Operating	2

Safety Instructions

The Greensmaster 3100 has been tested and certified for compliance with the B71.4-1984 specifications of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for riding mowers when 40 lbs. of ballast is added to rear wheel. Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, mainte- nance and storage of the machine. Improper use or maintenance of the machine can result in personal in- jury or death. To reduce the potential for injury or death, comply with the following safety instructions.

CAUTION

Obey the following safety instructions. Read and understand these instructions before op- erating the Greensmaster 3100 or doing main- tenance, troubleshooting, testing, adjustments or repairs. Failure to comply with the safety instructions may result in per- sonal injury.

Before Operating

1.Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before starting, operating, maintaining or repairing the ma- chine. Replacement Operator’s Manuals are available by sending complete Model and Serial Number of trac- tion unit and cutting units to:

The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55420

Use the Model and Serial Number when referring to your machine. If you have questions about this Service Infor- mation, please contact:

The Toro Company

Commercial Service Department

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55420

2.Never allow children to operate the machine or adults to operate it without proper instruction.

3.Become familiar with the controls and know how to stop the machine and engine quickly.

4.Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place. If a shield, safety device or decal is defective or dam- aged, repair or replace it before operating the machine.

5.Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate ma- chine wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers or when barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts and possibly cause personal injury.

6.Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants and a helmet is advisable and required by some local ordi- nances and insurance regulations.

7.Make sure the work area is clear of objects which might be picked up and thrown by the reels.

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