17. Keep face, hands, and feet away from the mower
housing and cutter blade when the motor is
running. Blade can cause injury to hands and
feet. Stay behind the handle until the motor
stops.
18. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the mower toward you. Before and while moving
backwards, look behind and down for small
children.
19. Since the blade rotates for a few seconds after
the control bar is released, stay behind the
handle until all moving parts stop.
20. After striking a foreign object or if mower
vibrates abnormally, stop motor and disconnect
extension cord. Check mower for damage and
make all repairs before using mower again. If
major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is
desired, contact your local Authorized TORO
Service Dealer.
21. Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or
damaged in any way. Repair any damage before
operating mower.
22. Do not run the mower over the extension cord.
23. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace
cord if damaged.
24. Don't abuse extension cord. Never pull mower
by cord or yank cord to disconnect it from
receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
25. Stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and disconnect extension cord from mower
before adjusting the height-of-cut.
26. Stop the motor when pushing the mower outside
the lawn area.
27. Stop the motor and disconnect extension cord
from mower before removing side discharge
chute or optional grass catcher.
28. Stop motor before leaving the operator's
position—behind the handle. Disconnect
extension cord from mower if mower will be
unattended.
29. If mower must be lifted to be transported, stop
motor, stay behind the handle until all moving
parts stop and disconnect extension cord from
mower.
Maintenance And Storage
1.
Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. If major repairs are
ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact
your local Authorized TORO Service Dealer.
2.
Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or
adjusted, stop motor and wait for all moving
parts to stop. Disconnect extension cord from
mower.
3.
To ensure the mower is in safe operating
condition, frequently check and keep all nuts,
bolts, and screws tight. Ensure blade bolt is
tightened to 45-50 ft–lb (61-68 N m
4.
Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.
When servicing blade, refer to blade
maintenance section for correct installation and
servicing procedures. Use identical replacement
blades only.
5.
To reduce fire hazard, keep motor free of
excessive grass, leaves, and accumulations of
dirt.
6.
This unit is provided with double insulation. Use
only identical replacement parts. See page 11 for
Servicing of Double-insulated Mower.
7.
When not in use, store mower indoors in a dry,
locked-up place out of the reach of children.
Allow motor to cool before storing in an
enclosure.
8.
Check optional grass catcher bag frequently for
wear or deterioration. Replace with a new bag
when worn or damaged for your protection.
9.
At the time of manufacture, the mower
conformed to the safety standards in effect for
rotary mowers. To assure best performance and
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