Operating Tips; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 54610 Bedienungsanleitung

Operating Tips

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Selecting the correct shaft assembly is necessary
to ensure that the blade or tine components do not
wear quickly and reduce the component lifetime.
– The steel blade shaft assembly should be used
on lawns with heavy or unmaintained thatch
and moss.
– The spring tine shaft assembly should be used
on lawns that are regularly scarified and have
a low amount of thatch & moss.
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Begin by cutting the lawn to the lowest height of
cut (HOC), to reduce load on the scarifier.
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Select a HOC on the scarifier that produces an
even and consistent amount of material/thatch.
Important:
The tine blades should be set
so the tips just touch the ground surface. If
the blades penetrate the ground excessively
the machine will be overloaded, reducing the
lifetime.
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On heavy or unmaintained lawns, begin using the
scarifier on a higher HOC to reduce load on the
machine and increase the machine's lifetime.
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At the end of each run, lift the tines away from the
ground to reduce surface wear.
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A second pass should be made, at a diagonal
angle to the first (approximately 30°).
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Mow to clean up any debris.

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Shut off the engine,
remove the ignition key (if equipped), and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
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Keep bystanders out of the operating area. Keep
small children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult who is
not operating the machine. Stop the machine if
anyone enters the area.
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Always look down and behind you before moving
the machine in reverse.
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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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Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you
slip and contact the blades. Avoid operating the
machine in wet conditions.
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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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Do not operate the machine without the rear
deflector lowered or the grass bag installed. Stop
the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause you
to lose your balance or footing.
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If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut off the engine, remove the
ignition key (if equipped), wait for all moving parts
to stop, and disconnect the wire from the spark
plug before examining the machine for damage.
Make all necessary repairs before resuming
operation.
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Before leaving the operating position, shut off the
engine, remove the ignition key (if equipped), and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
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