Toro Recycler 20654 Manuals

� 2005—The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com 50cm Recycler� Lawn Mower Model No. 20654—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Form No. 3352-982 Rev B Operator’s Manual Introduction Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. The illustration below identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the space provided below: Model #: Serial #: m-8024 This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the following words: • Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. • Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. • Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions. This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Important: calls attention to special mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. Safety This lawn mower meets or exceeds the EN 836 and the ISO 5395 standards in effect at the time of production. Read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Improperly using or maintaining this mower could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential, comply with the following safety instructions. The following instructions have been adapted from ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1 and ISO standard 5395. General Operation • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the mower. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area. • Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear. • Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely necessary. Look down and behind before and while moving backward. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place. • See the Toro instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use Toro accessories.

Form No. 3356-793 Rev A 50cm Recycler® Lawn Mower Model No. 20654—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Figure 1 1. Model and serial number plate Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below: Model No. Serial No. This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Figure 2 1. Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will be significantly lower. Safety Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury. To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you and any other operator of the mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means Caution, Warning, or Danger—“personal safety instruction.” Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury. General Lawn Mower Safety The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO standard 5395. This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Training • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. • Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator. © 2006—The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN) Printed in the USA. All Rights Reserved