Safety Instructions
The Topdresser is designed and tested to offer safe ser-
vice when operated and maintained properly. Although
hazard control and accident prevention partially are de-
pendent upon the design and configuration of the ma-
chine, 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 re-
duce the potential for injury or death, comply with the
following safety instructions.
WARNING
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Before Operating
1.
Read and understand the contents of the Operator’s
2. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible
or damaged, repair or replace it before operating the
machine. Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts or screws to
ensure machine is in safe operating condition.
Manual before starting and operating the machine. Be-
come familiar with the controls and know how to stop the
Topdresser quickly. A replacement Operator’s Manual
is available on the Internet at www.Toro.com or by send-
ing the complete model and serial number to:
3.
Make sure that the tow vehicle is carefully selected
to assure the best performance and safe operation of
the Topdresser.
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4.
and Topdresser operation.
Make sure that operator is familiar with tow vehicle
While Operating
1.
Operator should be in the operators position when
6. While operating, the Topdresser may exceed noise
levels of 85dB(A) at the operator position. Hearing
protection is recommended for prolonged exposure to
reduce the potential of permanent hearing damage.
operating the tow vehicle and Topdresser. Stay away
from the Topdresser when the brush and conveyor are
engaged.
2.
hitch pin is properly positioned in tow vehicle and Top-
dresser. Hitch pin should be secured with hairpin clip.
When using the Topdresser 2500, make sure that
7. Before leaving the operator’s position of the tow ve-
hicle/Workman:
A. Move equipment control to stop Topdresser
brush and conveyor movement. On Topdresser
2500, move hand control switch to the OFF position.
On Topdresser 1800, move the remote hydraulic le-
ver to the OFF position.
3.
out adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous
and could possibly be deadly.
Do not run tow vehicle engine in a confined area with-
4.
Do not touch tow vehicle engine, muffler or exhaust
pipe while engine is running or soon after it is stopped.
These areas could be hot enough to cause burns.
B. Ensure that vehicle traction lever is in neutral, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key from
ignition switch.
5.
If abnormal vibration is detected, stop operation of
the Topdresser immediately and determine source of
vibration. Correct problems before resuming the use of
the Topdresser.
8. Park on level surface, empty hopper and chock Top-
dresser wheels before disconnecting the Topdresser
2500 from tow vehicle.
Safety
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Topdresser 1800 & 2500
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