Toro 3020 Chapter, Table of Contents, General Safety Instructions, Before Operating, Page 1

Chapter 1

Safety

Table of Contents

Safety

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

While Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General Safety Instructions

The Sand Pro 2020/3020/5020 were tested and certified by TORO for compliance with the B71.4–1984 specifica- tions of the American National Standards Institute. Al- though hazard control and accident prevention partially are dependent upon the design and configuration of the machine, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, and proper training of the person- nel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper use or mainte- nance of the machine can result in injury or death.

JACKING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS . . . . . . . . . . 5

Sand Pro 2020/3020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Sand Pro 5020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

WARNING

To reduce the potential for injury or death, comply with the following safety instructions.

Before Operating

1.Operate machine only after reading and under- standing the contents of this manual. A replacement manual is available by sending complete model and se- rial number to:

The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420–1196

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

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

4.Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place. If a shield, safety device or decal is malfunctioning, illeg- ible, or damaged, repair or replace it before operating the machine.

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

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

7.Ensure traction interlock switch is adjusted correctly so engine cannot be started unless traction pedal is re- leased and in neutral position.

8.Keep everyone, especially children and pets away from the areas of operation.

9.Gasoline is highly flammable; handle it carefully.

A.Use an approved gasoline container.

B.Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine is hot or running.

C.Do not smoke while handling gasoline.

D.Fill fuel tank outdoors to about one inch below top of tank, (bottom of filler neck). Do not overfill.

E.Wipe up any spilled gasoline.

10.Check the safety interlock system daily for proper operation (see Check Interlock System in Chapter 5 – Electrical Systems). If the switch should malfunction, re- place switch before operating machine. (After every two years, replace interlock switch in the safety system, whether it is working properly or not.)

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