Toro 22538 User manual

FormNo.3429-959RevB
AngleBroom
TXL2000ToolCarrier
ModelNo.22538—SerialNo.318000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3429-959*B

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Theanglebroomattachmentisintendedtobeused
onaT orotoolcarrier.Itisdesignedprimarilyfor
sweepingwalkwaysanddrivewaysofdirtorsnow.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SlopeSafety.......................................................3
BroomSafety......................................................4
MaintenanceandStorageSafety........................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
ProductOverview.....................................................6
Specications....................................................6
Operation..................................................................6
InstallingandRemovingtheAttachment.............6
UsingtheBroom.................................................7
CheckingtheSweepingPath..............................7
AdjustingtheSweepingPath..............................8
AdjustingtheAngle.............................................8
UsingtheKickstands..........................................9
ClearingaCloggedBroom..................................9
TransportPosition............................................10
OperatingTips.................................................10
Maintenance............................................................11
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............11
GreasingtheBroom...........................................11
ReplacingtheBrushes.......................................11
CheckingtheHydraulicLines...........................13
Storage...................................................................14
Troubleshooting......................................................15
Safety
GeneralSafety
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.
•Donottransportanattachmentwiththe
armsraisedorextended;alwaystransportthe
attachmentclosetotheground,withtheloader
armsretracted;refertoTransportPosition(page
10).
•ReadandunderstandthecontentofthisOperator’s
Manualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operatethemachine.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthemoving
componentsandattachments.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandpetsasafedistanceaway
fromthemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthisOperator’sManual.
SlopeSafety
•Operatethemachineupanddownslopeswith
theheavyendofthemachineuphill.Weight
distributionchangeswithattachments.This
attachmentmakesthefrontofmachinetheheavy
end.
•Keeptheattachmentintheloweredposition
withtheloaderarmsretractedwhenonslopes.
Raisingtheattachmentorextendingtheloader
armsonaslopeaffectsthestabilityofthemachine.
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Operatingthemachineonany
slopeoruneventerrainrequiresextracaution.
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•Establishyourownproceduresandrulesfor
operatingonslopes.Theseproceduresmust
includesurveyingthesitetodeterminewhich
slopesaresafeformachineoperation.Always
usecommonsenseandgoodjudgmentwhen
performingthissurvey.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Ground
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
•Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Ifthe
machinelosestraction,proceedslowly,straight
downtheslope.
•Avoidturningonslopes.Ifyoumustturn,turn
slowlyandkeeptheheavyendofthemachine
uphill.
•Keepallmovementsonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor
direction.
•Ifyoufeeluneasyoperatingthemachineona
slope,donotdoit.
•Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps,asuneventerrain
couldoverturnthemachine.T allgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Usecautionwhenoperatingonwetsurfaces.
Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.
•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,orbodiesofwater.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelor
trackgoesovertheedgeortheedgecavesin.
Maintainasafedistancebetweenthemachine
andanyhazard.
•Donotremoveoraddattachmentsonaslope.
•Donotparkthemachineonahillsideorslope.
BroomSafety
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingeyeprotection,
longpants,substantialslip-resistantfootwear,and
hearingprotection;alsoweararespiratorordust
maskindustyconditions.Tiebacklonghairand
donotwearlooseclothingorloosejewelry.
•Sharpobjectscanbecomeentangledinthe
bristles.Wearprotectiveglovesandusecaution
whencleaningoutthebroomofforeignobjects;do
notuseyourbarehands.
•Neveroperatethemachineathightransport
speedsonslipperysurfaces.Usecarewhen
reversing.
•Donotoperatethemachinenearglassenclosures,
automobiles,windowwells,dropoffs,etc.without
properadjustmentofthedischargeangle.Keep
childrenandpetsaway.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby
attemptingtoclearsnow,dirt,orthatchattoofast
ofarate.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
removethekey,thoroughlyinspecttheattachment
foranydamage,andrepairthedamagebefore
startingandoperatingtheattachment.
•Alwayslowertheattachmenteachtimeyoushut
offthemachineorleavetheoperatingposition.
MaintenanceandStorage
Safety
•Checkfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethattheequipmentisinsafe
operatingcondition.
•RefertotheOperator’sManualforimportant
detailsifyoustoretheattachmentforanextended
periodoftime
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,
asnecessary.
4

SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsare
easilyvisibletotheoperatorandare
locatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatis
damagedormissing.
decal125-6128
125-6128
1.Highpressureuidhazard,injectionintothebody—read
theOperator’sManualbeforeperformingmaintenance.
decal131-0711
131-0711
1.Crushinghazard—keepawayfrompinchpointsand
actuatingparts.
decal133-8061
133-8061
decal139-2802
139-2802
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
3.Warning—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
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ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Hood4.Kickstand
2.Adjustmentbolt5.Brushes
3.Motor
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Sweepingwidth152cm(60inches)
OverallWidth175cm(69inches)
Rotationangle27degrees
Sweepingwidthatfullangle137cm(54inches)
Depth173cm(68inches)
Height86cm(34inches)
Weight440kg(970lb)
Numberofbrushes29
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Operation
Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefrom
thenormaloperatingposition.
InstallingandRemoving
theAttachment
RefertotheOperator’sManualforthetractionunitfor
theinstallationandremovalprocedure.
Important:Beforeinstallingtheattachment,
positionthemachineonalevelsurface,ensure
thatthemountplatesarefreeofanydirtordebris,
andensurethatthepinsrotatefreely.Ifthepins
donotrotatefreely,greasethem.
Note:Alwaysusethetractionunittoliftandmove
theattachment.
Note:T ochecktherotationofthebroom,raisethe
broomoffthegroundandengagethehydraulics
usingthedetentpositiononthetractionunit.The
broomshouldsweepawayfromthemachineorrotate
clockwisewhenviewedfromtheleftside.Ifitsweeps
towardthemachineorrotatescounterclockwisewhen
viewedfromtheleftside,switchthecouplersonthe
hydraulichoses.
WARNING
Ifyoudonotfullyseatthequick-attach
pinsthroughtheattachmentmountplate,
theattachmentcouldfalloffthemachine,
crushingyouorbystanders.
Ensurethatthequick-attachpinsarefully
seatedintheattachmentmountplate.
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WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith
thisformofinjury;otherwise,gangrenemay
result.
•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic
system.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.
CAUTION
Hydrauliccouplers,hydrauliclines/valves,
andhydraulicuidmaybehot.Ifyoucontact
hotcomponents,youmaybeburned.
•Weargloveswhendisconnectingthe
hydrauliccouplers.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforetouching
hydrauliccomponents.
•Donottouchhydraulicuidspills.
UsingtheBroom
Usetheauxiliaryhydrauliccontrolstooperatethe
broom.
Note:Thebroomshouldsweepawayfromthe
machine(i.e.,rotateclockwisewhenviewedontheleft
sideofthemachine).Ifthebroomsweepstowardthe
machine,switchthecouplersonthehydraulichoses.
Important:Donotquicklychangerotation
directionwithoutwaitingforthebroomtostop;
otherwise,youmaydamagedrivecomponents
orthemotor.
CheckingtheSweeping
Path
Abroomsweepswiththetipsofitsbristles.Whenyou
applytoomuchdownwardpressure,thebroomno
longerusesitstips;thebroomisnowworkingwiththe
sidesofthebristles.Thislimitstheickingactionof
thebristlesandsweepingeffectiveness,decreasing
theservicelifeofthebroom.
1.Drivethemachinetoaat,dustyorsnowyarea
andstopthemachine.
2.Raisethebroom,engageit,slowlylowerittothe
groundtosweepawaysomesnowordebrisfor
about10seconds,andthenraiseit.
3.Backthemachineawayfromtheareaswept.
4.Disengagethebroomandshutoffthemachine
andremovethekey.
5.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
6.Makesurethattheareasweptequalsthelength
ofthebroomandamaximumwidthof51to102
mm(2to4inches)asshownFigure4.
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Figure4
1.51to102mm(2to4
inches)maximumwidth
3.Sweptarea
2.Lengthofbroom
7.Ifthewidthoftheareasweptisincorrect,
proceedtoAdjustingtheSweepingPath(page
8).
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AdjustingtheSweeping
Path
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
disengagetheauxiliaryhydraulics.
2.Tilttheattachmentfullyrearward.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
4.Usetheadjustmentbolttoraiseorlowerthe
broomasneeded(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Adjustmentbolt
5.Checkthesweepingpathagain;referto
CheckingtheSweepingPath(page7).
AdjustingtheAngle
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
disengagetheauxiliaryhydraulics.
2.Liftthebroomofftheground.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
4.Removethehairpincotterfromthehitchpinand
removethehitchpin(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Hitchpin2.Hairpincotter
5.Rotatethebroom.
Note:Youcanrotatethebroomto27°tothe
leftorrightorstraightahead.
6.Installthehitchpinandhairpincotter(Figure6).
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UsingtheKickstands
Usethekickstandstoraisethebroomofftheground
whenyouarenotusingthemachine,performing
maintenance,orstoringthebroom.Thiseliminates
unnecessarypressureonthebristles.
Important:Donotoperatethebroomwiththe
kickstandsdown.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
disengagetheauxiliaryhydraulics.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Forbothkickstands,completethefollowing
steps(Figure7):
A.Loosenthenutforthekickstand.
B.Raiseorlowerthekickstand.
C.Tightenthenut.
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Figure7
ClearingaCloggedBroom
WARNING
Therotatingbroomcouldcauseserious
injury.
Shutoffthemachineandallowallrotating
partstostopbeforecleaningthebroom.
1.Stayintheoperatingpositionandreleasethe
tractioncontrol.
2.Whileengagingthebroom,raisethebroom
abovetheground.
Ifyoucannotunclogthebroombyliftingitintotheair,
clearthebroomasfollows:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
disengagetheauxiliaryhydraulics.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Whilewearingthickly-paddedgloves,use
cautiontomanuallyclearforeignobjectsoutof
thebroom.
CAUTION
Sharpobjectscanbecomeentangledinthe
bristlesandcancausepersonalinjury.
Wearglovesandusecautionwhencleaning
foreignobjectsoutofthebroom;neveruse
yourbarehands.
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TransportPosition
Whentransportinganattachment,keepthe
attachmentasclosetothegroundaspossible,no
morethan15cm(6inches)abovetheground,and
keeptheloaderarmsretracted.Tiltitrearward.
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Figure8
1.Nomorethan15cm(6
inches)abovetheground
2.Tilttheattachment
rearward.
OperatingTips
•Ifthegroundspeedistoofast,debriswillpileupin
frontofthebroom,causingittobulldozeinsteadof
sweep.Thiscandamagethebroom.
•Reducegroundspeedonroughterraintominimize
bouncingthebroom.
•Morepressuredoesnotgiveabettersweep,but
itwillwearoutthebroomfaster.
•Alevelbroomlastslonger.
•Sweepwiththewindtoavoiddebrisblowingback
intotheoperator.
•Increasethebrushspeedanddecreasetravel
speedwhensweepingsnow.
•Makemultiplepassestoclearheavyordeepsnow.
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Maintenance
Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Greasethebroom(andimmediatelyaftereverywashing).
•Checkthehydrauliclinesforleaks,loosettings,kinkedlines,loosemounting
supports,wear,weather,andchemicaldeterioration.
GreasingtheBroom
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily(and
immediatelyaftereverywashing).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
disengagetheauxiliaryhydraulics.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Lowerthekickstands.
4.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.
5.GreasethettingsandbearingshowninFigure
9andFigure10.
6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
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Figure9
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Figure10
ReplacingtheBrushes
RemovingtheBrushes
Note:Replaceallbristlesatthesametime;
otherwise,amixofoldandnewbristlesreduces
performance.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
disengagetheauxiliaryhydraulics.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Disconnecttheattachmenthydraulicconnectors
fromthetractionunit.
4.Lowerthekickstands.
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5.Removethe2bolts(1/2x1-3/4inch)and2
locknuts(1/2inch)securingthemotorassembly
andremovethemotorassembly(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Bolt—1/2x1-3/4inch(2)3.Motor
2.Locknut—1/2inch(2)
6.Ontheoppositesideofthebroom,removethe4
bolts(1/2x1-1/4inch),4springwashers,and4
locknuts(1/2inch)securingthebearingmount
plate(Figure12).Removethebearingmount
platewiththebearingstillattached.
Note:Thecoreshouldnowbefreefromthe
brushhead.
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Figure12
1.Bearingmountplate3.Springwasher(4)
2.Locknut—1/2inch(4)4.Bolt—1/2x1-1/4inch(4)
7.Liftopenthehoodandremovethecore.
8.Removethe6bolts,6nuts,andtheretaining
plate(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Bolt—3/8x1inch(6)3.Nut—3/8inch(6)
2.Retainingplate
9.Slidethebrushesoffthebroom.
InstallingtheBrushes
1.Inspectthebroomcorefordamageorexcessive
wear.Replaceitifitisdamaged.
2.Standthebroomcoreonend.Startingwith
apolypropylenebrush,installnewbrushes,
ensuringtheprongsstraddletherodsofthecore
(Figure14).Alternatebetweenpolypropylene
andwirebrushes,witheachconsecutivebrush
180°apart.
Note:Thelastbrushinstalledshouldbea
polypropylenebrush.
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Figure14
1.Prongs3.Polypropylenebrush
2.Rod4.Wirebrush
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3.Installtheretainingplate(Figure13).
4.Laythecoreontheground.
Important:Donotmovethecoreusingthe
brushes.
5.Startthemachineandraisethebroom.Position
thehoodoverthecore,thenloweritoverthe
core.
6.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
7.Installthebearingmountplate(Figure12).
8.Removethebolt(3/8x3-1/2inches)andwasher
securingthedriveadaptertothehydraulicmotor
andapplyathinlayerofgreasetothesplinesof
themotor(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Bolt(3/8x3-1/2inches)4.Motorsplines
2.Washer5.Motor
3.Driveadapter
9.Securethedriveadapterusingthebolt(3/8x
3-1/2inches)andwasher.
10.Installthemotorassembly(Figure11).
CheckingtheHydraulic
Lines
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith
thisformofinjury;otherwise,gangrenemay
result.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.
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Storage
1.Beforelong-termstorage,washtheattachment
withmilddetergentandwatertoremovedirtand
grime.
2.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.
Note:PaintisavailablefromyourAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
3.Storetheattachmentinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.Coverittoprotectitandkeepit
clean.
Important:Donotstorethebroomwith
weightonthebrushes.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thebroomheightisincorrect.1.Adjustthebroomheight.
Thebroomdoesnotcleanthesurface.
2.Youarecleaningtoomuchdebrisat
atime.
2.Slowdownandclearsmallerareasof
debris.
1.Thebroomisclogged.1.Unclogthebroom. Thebroomdoesnotrotate.
2.Theauxiliaryhydraulicsarenot
engaged.
2.Engagetheauxiliaryhydraulics.
Thebroomwearsoutprematurely.1.Youareusingtheincorrectbroom
height.
1.Adjustthebroomheight.
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CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation
Whatisthiswarning?
Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:
WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.
WhatisProp65?
Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto
California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother
reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto
informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.
Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith
theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all.
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2)
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.
Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?
Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder
retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.
HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?
Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning
atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow
thefederalandinternationalstandards.
Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?
•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.
•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies
makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.
•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.
•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora
productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.
WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?
Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand
use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromToroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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