Toro HDX SD 2000 Serie Manuel De L'utilisateur page 23

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Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units. Keep clear of the discharge opening.
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Do not mow with the discharge door raised,
removed, or altered unless there is a
grass-collection system or mulch kit in place and
working properly.
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Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind you
before moving the machine in reverse.
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Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
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Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing.
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If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut off the engine, remove the key
(if equipped), and wait for all moving parts to stop
before examining the machine for damage. Make
all necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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Before you leave the operating position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the power takeoff and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Attach towed equipment to the machine only at
the hitch point.
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Do not operate the machine unless all guards and
safety devices, such as the deflectors and the
entire grass catcher, are in place and functioning
properly. Replace worn or deteriorated parts when
necessary.
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Use only accessories and attachments approved
by Toro.
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This machine produces sound levels in excess
of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
1. Wear hearing protection.
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Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
drives, muffler, and engine to help prevent fires.
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Start the engine with your feet well away from the
blades.
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Never raise the mower deck while the blades are
moving.
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Be aware of the mower discharge path and direct
the discharge away from others. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction because the
material may ricochet back toward you.
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Stop the blades, slow down the machine, and use
caution when crossing surfaces other than grass
or when transporting the machine to and from the
operating area.
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Do not change the engine governor speed or
overspeed the engine.
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Children are often attracted to the machine and
the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
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Be alert and shut off the machine if children enter
the operating area.
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Before backing up or turning the machine, look
down and all around for small children.
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Do not carry children on the machine, even when
the blades are not moving. Children could fall
off and be seriously injured or prevent you from
safely operating the machine. Children who have
been given rides in the past could appear in the
operating area without warning and be run over or
backed over by the machine.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
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The ROPS is an integral safety device. Do not
remove any of the ROPS components from the
machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in an emergency.
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Keep the roll bar in the fully raised and locked
position and always wear your seat belt whenever
the roll bar is up.
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