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Safety
Chapter 1
Safety
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Operating 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and Service 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS 3. . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions
The GREENSMASTER 1000 was 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.
To reduce the potential for injury or death, comply with
the following safety instructions.
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
WARNING
Before Operating
1. Operate the machine only after reading and under-
standing the contents of this manual. A replacement
manual is available by sending the complete model and
serial number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420–1196
2. Never allow children to operate the machine, nor al-
low 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 malfunction-
ing, illegible, or damaged, repair or replace it before op-
erating 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. Assure work area is clear of objects which might be
picked up and thrown by the reel.
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 and no higher than to the
bottom of filter screen. Do not overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
F. Fuel may leak from filler neck when mower is
tilted for servicing if tank is over filled.
Safety