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Do not touch equipment or attachment parts that
may be hot from operation. Allow all of the parts of
the machine to cool before attempting to maintain,
adjust, or service the machine.
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Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with
the engine running.
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Disengage the drives, raise the tines, engage the
parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove
the key or disconnect the spark-plug wire. Wait for
all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning,
or repairing.
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Disconnect the battery or remove the spark-plug
wire before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive terminal
last. Connect the positive first and negative last.
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Use care when checking the tines. Wrap the tine(s)
or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing
them. Only replace tines; do not straighten or weld
them.
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Clean grass, dirt, and debris from the tines, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires.
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Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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Park machine on level, hard ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service the machine.
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Use jack stands to support components when
required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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Do not store fuel near flames or drain the fuel
indoors.
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Always shut off the engine, remove the key (if
equipped), wait for all moving parts to stop,
and allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing the machine.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
Aerator Safety
The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products and other safety information you
must know.
General Operation
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Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.,
branches, doorways, electrical wires, etc.) before
operating under any objects, and do not contact
them.
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Use caution when you are riding on the platform
and driving the machine over curbs, rocks, roots,
or other obstructions.
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Do not jerk the controls; use a steady motion.
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Do not carry passengers.
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Do not carry equipment on the machine.
Slope Operation
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. The operator is responsible for
safe slope operation. Operating the machine on
any slope requires extra caution. Before using the
machine on a slope, do the following:
– Review and understand the slope instructions
in the manual and on the machine.
– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to
determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation. Use common sense and good
judgment when performing this evaluation.
Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can
quickly affect the operation of the machine on
a slope.
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Operate across slopes, never up and down. Avoid
operation on excessively steep or wet slopes.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do
not operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water or other hazards. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe
distance (twice the width of the machine) between
the machine and any hazard. Use a walk behind
machine or a hand held tool to operate in these
areas.
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