FormNo.3431-447RevA
SoilCultivator
CompactToolCarrier
ModelNo.23102—SerialNo.319000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3431-447*A
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directives.Fordetails,pleaseseetheDeclarationof
Incorporation(DOI)atthebackofthispublication.
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Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
ThissoilcultivatorisintendedtobeusedonaToro
compacttoolcarrier.Itisdesignedprimarilyfor
buryingstones,soilclods,debris,andgrass,which
createstheperfectgerminationenvironmentforfresh
seedsorsodonresidentialorcommercialproperties.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SlopeSafety.......................................................4
SoilCultivatorSafety..........................................4
MaintenanceandStorageSafety........................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup........................................................................6
InstallingtheRoller.............................................6
ProductOverview.....................................................6
Specications....................................................6
Operation..................................................................7
InstallingandRemovingtheAttachment.............7
RemovingtheRoller...........................................7
SettingtheDiggingDepth...................................8
AdjustingtheGraderBlade.................................8
ChangingtheHorizontalPositionofthe
Roller..............................................................9
OperatingtheCultivator......................................9
TransportPosition..............................................9
OperatingTips.................................................10
Maintenance............................................................11
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............11
GreasingtheCultivator......................................11
ChangingtheDrive-ChainOil............................11
AdjustingtheDrive-ChainTension....................12
ReplacingTines................................................13
Storage...................................................................14
Troubleshooting......................................................15
Safety
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811orinAustralia,
call1100forthenationwidemarkingservice).
GeneralSafety
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.
•Donottransportanattachmentwiththearms
raised.Alwaystransporttheattachmentcloseto
theground;refertoTransportPosition(page9).
•Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedforburied
linesandotherobjects,anddonotdiginmarked
areas.
•ReadandunderstandthecontentofthisOperator’s
Manualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operatethemachine.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthemoving
componentsandattachments.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
3
SlopeSafety
•Operatethemachineupanddownslopeswith
theheavyendofthemachineuphill.Weight
distributionchangeswithattachments.This
attachmentmakesthefrontofmachinetheheavy
end.
•Keeptheattachmentintheloweredposition
whenonslopes.Raisingtheattachmentona
slopeaffectsthestabilityofthemachine.
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Operatingthemachineonany
slopeoruneventerrainrequiresextracaution.
•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.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Usecautionwhenoperatingonwetsurfaces.
Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.
•Evaluatetheareatoensurethatthegroundis
stableenoughtosupportthemachine.
•Usecautionwhenoperatingthemachinenearthe
following:
–Drop-offs
–Ditches
–Embankments
–Bodiesofwater
Themachinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifatrack
goesovertheedgeortheedgecavesin.Maintain
asafedistancebetweenthemachineandany
hazard.
•Donotremoveoraddattachmentsonaslope.
•Donotparkthemachineonahillsideorslope.
SoilCultivatorSafety
•Forwheeledtractionunits,usethecounterweight
onthetractionunitwhenusingtheattachment.
•Alwayslowertheattachmenteachtimeyoushut
offthemachineorleavetheoperatingposition.
MaintenanceandStorage
Safety
•Checkfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethattheequipmentisinsafe
operatingcondition.
•RefertotheOperator’sManualforimportant
detailsifyoustoretheattachmentforanextended
periodoftime
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,
asnecessary.
4
SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsare
easilyvisibletotheoperatorandare
locatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatis
damagedormissing.
decal93-7321
93-7321
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandsandfeet,rotating
knives/blades—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal100-4708
100-4708
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
decal108-1287
108-1287
1.Crushinghazard,hand—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal133-8061
133-8061
5
Setup
InstallingtheRoller
1.Removetherollerfromtheshippingstand.
2.Installthecultivatoronthetractionunitand
removeitfromtheshippingstand.
Note:RefertoyourtractionunitOperator’s
Manualformoreinformationoninstalling
attachmentsonyourtractionunit.
3.Lowerthecultivatortotheground.
4.Removethesnap-ringclevispinsfromthedrift
pins(Figure3).
5.Removethedriftpinsfromthearmsofthe
cultivator(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Driftpin3.Cultivatorarm
2.Snap-ringclevispin
4.Rollerarm
6.Slidethearmsontherollerintothearmsonthe
cultivatorandconnectthemwiththedriftpins
(Figure3).
7.Securethedriftpinswiththeattachedsnap-ring
clevispins.
ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Drive-chainhousing
4.Graderblade
2.Hydraulichoses5.Roller
3.Diggingtinesandtine
guard
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Width
130cm(51inches)
Length
130cm(51inches)
Height
53cm(21inches)
Weight
250kg(550lb)
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
6
Operation
Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefrom
thenormaloperatingposition.
InstallingandRemoving
theAttachment
RefertotheOperator’sManualforthetractionunitfor
theinstallationandremovalprocedure.
Important:Beforeinstallingtheattachment,
positionthemachineonalevelsurface,ensure
thatthemountplatesarefreeofanydirtordebris,
andensurethatthepinsrotatefreely.Ifthepins
donotrotatefreely,greasethem.
Note:Alwaysusethetractionunittoliftandmove
theattachment.
WARNING
Ifyoudonotfullyseatthequick-attach
pinsthroughtheattachmentmountplate,
theattachmentcouldfalloffthemachine,
crushingyouorbystanders.
Ensurethatthequick-attachpinsarefully
seatedintheattachmentmountplate.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith
thisformofinjury;otherwise,gangrenemay
result.
•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic
system.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.
CAUTION
Hydrauliccouplers,hydrauliclines/valves,
andhydraulicuidmaybehot.Ifyoucontact
hotcomponents,youmaybeburned.
•Weargloveswhenoperatingthehydraulic
couplers.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforetouching
hydrauliccomponents.
•Donottouchhydraulicuidspills.
RemovingtheRoller
Tousethecultivatorasatillerwithoutthegrader
orroller,ortoperformvariousadjustmentsand
maintenanceprocedures,removetherollerand
graderasfollows:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
attachment,tilttheattachmenttoraisetheroller
offoftheground,andengagetheparkingbrake
(ifequipped).
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
3.Removethedriftpinsfromthearmsofthe
cultivator(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Driftpin3.Cultivatorarm
2.Snap-ringclevispin
4.Rollerarm
4.Pulltherolleroffthecultivator(Figure5).
5.Storethepinsinthearmsoftherollerforfuture
use.
Note:Toinstalltheroller,refertoInstallingtheRoller
(page6).
7
SettingtheDiggingDepth
Setthedigdepthofthecultivatoraccordingtothe
workyouareperformingupto13.9cm(5-1/2inches).
Thedepthofcutisdeterminedbythepositionof
theroller.Youcanmovetherollerupanddownby
changingthemountinglocationofthearmsonthe
cultivatorasfollows:
1.Removetherollerfromthecultivator;referto
RemovingtheRoller(page7).
2.Removetheboltssecuringthearmstothe
cultivator(Figure6).
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Figure6
3.Movethearmstothesetofholescorresponding
tothedesireddepth(Figure6).
•Movethearmsuptosetthediggingdepth
deeper
•Movethearmsdowntosetthediggingdepth
shallower.
4.Securethearmsusingtheboltsandnuts
removedpreviously.
5.Installtheroller.
AdjustingtheGraderBlade
Youcanadjustthegraderbladethatsitsjustbehind
therollertogivethedesirednish.Typically,you
shouldadjustitsothattheedgeofthebladeisjust
slightlyhigherthanthebottomoftheroller.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
attachment,tilttheattachmenttoraisetheroller
offoftheground,andengagetheparkingbrake
(ifequipped).
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
3.Removethedriftpinsfromthegrader-blade
mountingposts(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Driftpin
3.Roller
2.Snap-ringclevispin4.Grader-blademounting
post
4.Slidethegraderbladeupordowntothedesired
holeposition.
5.Placethedriftpinsintomountingposts.
6.Placetheattachedsnap-ringclevispinsintothe
2driftpins.
7.Swingthesnapringsdownovertheendsofthe
pintosecurethegraderblade.
8.Lowertherollertotheground.
8
ChangingtheHorizontal
PositionoftheRoller
Therollerhas3horizontalpositions.Tocultivatealong
theedgeoftheworkarea,aligntheedgesoftheroller
withtheedgesofthecultivator.Tocultivateandarea
withnomessyedgesbetweencultivationpasses,
offsettherollertoeithersidesothatabout15cm(6
inches)oftherolleroverlapsthelastcultivatingpass.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
attachment,andengagetheparkingbrake(if
equipped).
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
3.Removethedriftpin(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Snap-ringclevispin
3.Roller-supportbar
2.Driftpin
4.Slidetherollertothedesiredposition(Figure8).
5.Insertthedriftpinthroughtheroller-supportbar.
6.Inserttheattachedsnap-ringclevispinthrough
thedriftpintosecuretheroller.
OperatingtheCultivator
1.Lowerthecultivatortothegroundandensure
thatthechaincaseisperpendiculartothe
ground(Figure9).
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Figure9
2.Pulltheauxiliary-hydraulicslevertotheoperator
griptostartthecultivator.
3.Slowlylowerthecultivatoruntilthebladesdig
intothesoilandtherollertouchestheground.
4.Slowlymoverearward.
5.Whenthepassisnished,stopthehydraulics
andraisethecultivator.
Important:Donotdrivethemachineacross
pavementorotherhardsurfaceswithoutrst
raisingthecultivator.Crossinghardsurfaces
withthetineslowereddamagesthetinesandthe
property.
TransportPosition
Whentransportingtheattachment,keepitasclose
tothegroundaspossible,nomorethan15cm(6
inches)abovetheground.Tiltitrearward.
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Figure10
1.Nomorethan15cm(6
inches)abovetheground
2.Tilttheattachment
rearward.
9
OperatingTips
•Inspecttheareawherethecultivatoristobe
usedandremoveallobjectssuchaslargerocks,
trash,andbranchesbeforecultivatingtoprevent
equipmentdamage.
•Alwaysbegincultivatingwiththeslowestground
speedpossible.Increasethespeedifconditions
permit.
•Alwaysusefullthrottle(maximumenginespeed).
•Cultivateinlong,straightpasses.Turningwith
thetinesloweredcausesequipmentandproperty
damage.
•Ifarockorotherobstructiongoesintothetines,
disengagethehydraulicsanddrivethetraction
unitforwarduntiltheobstructionisdislodged.
•Ifyouareusingatractionunitwithaowdivider
(somewheeledunitshaveowdividers;referto
yourtractionunitOperator’sManual),youcanuse
theowdividertoachievetheoptimalrotorand
groundspeedforyoursoilconditionsasfollows:
1.Settheowdividertothe9o’clockposition
andthespeedselectortotheturtleposition.
2.Pulltheauxiliaryhydraulicslevertothe
operatorgriptostartthecultivator.
3.Movetheowdividerleverwhilemovingthe
tractionunitrearwarduntilthecultivation
resultsareideal.
10
Maintenance
Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst5hours
•Adjustthedrive-chaintension.
Aftereachuse
•Cleandebrisfromtheattachment.
Every25hours
•Greasethecultivator.
•Adjustthedrive-chaintension.
Every200hours
•Changethedrive-chainoil.
Beforestorage
•Greasethecultivator.
•Paintchippedsurfaces.
GreasingtheCultivator
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
Beforestorage
Greasethe2ttingsontheendsoftherollerand1
ttingonthe4-boltangeontheleftsideofthemain
housing.
GreaseType:General-purposegrease
Important:Greaseimmediatelyafterevery
washing
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
attachment,andengagetheparkingbrake(if
equipped).
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting.
5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins
tooozeoutofthebearings.
6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
ChangingtheDrive-Chain
Oil
ServiceInterval:Every200hours
Checkthegearlubricationoillevelinthegearcase
every25operatinghoursandchangeitevery200
operatinghoursoronceayear,whichevercomesrst.
OilType:85W140
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifequipped),andensurethatthe
drive-chaincoverisperpendiculartotheground.
2.Raisetheattachmenthighenoughtoplacea
panunderthedrive-chaincaseandsupportthe
attachmentwithjackstands.
WARNING
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksorthelift
armsmayfailtosupportthecultivator
andcauseaseriousinjury;usejack
standstosupportthecultivator.
Donotusetheliftarmsaloneorhydraulic
jacks.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
4.Opentheoil-llholeontopofthedrive-chain
case(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Oil-llhole3.Sideplug
2.Drainplug
5.Placealargedrippanunderthedrive-chain
case.
6.Removethedrainplug(Figure11).
7.Whenalloftheoilhasdrainedfromthecase,
replaceandtightenthedrainplug.
8.Removethesideplug(Figure11).
9.Pouroilintothellholeslowlyuntiloilrunsout
theside-plughole.
10.Replacethesideplugandoil-llholeplugand
tightenthem.
11.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
AdjustingtheDrive-Chain
Tension
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every25hours
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
attachment,andengagetheparkingbrake(if
equipped).
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
3.Loosenthejamnutonthechain-adjustingscrew
(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Jamnut
2.Chain-adjustingscrew
4.Turnthescrewbyhanduntilyoufeelresistance
(Figure12).
5.Markthescrewwithapencilandthenunscrew
it1turn.
6.Tightenthejamnut.
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ReplacingTines
Checkandreplacetineswhentheybecomeworn
ordull.Wornordulltinesdegradetheperformance
ofthecultivator
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
attachment,andengagetheparkingbrake(if
equipped).
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
3.Removetherollerassemblyfromthecultivator.
4.Liftupandreleasethespringcatchontheside
ofthecultivator(Figure13).
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Figure13
5.Openthetinecover(Figure13).
6.Removeoldtines,1atatime,andinstallthe
newtines(Figure14).
Note:Eachcenterhubhas4tines(2right-hand
and2left-hand).Theleftandrighttinesare
alternatedonthehub.Ensurethatyoureplace
eachtinewiththesametypeoftinethatwas
installedpreviously.
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Figure14
1.Lefttine
2.Righttine
7.Torquethetine-mountingboltsto86to104N∙m
(63to77ft-lb).
8.Closethetinecoverandsecureitwiththespring
latch.
9.Installtherollerassembly.
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Storage
1.Beforelong-termstorage,washtheattachment
withmilddetergentandwatertoremovedirtand
grime.
2.Greaseallttings.
3.Checkandadjustthetensionofthedrivechain.
4.Checkandtightenallhardware.Repairor
replaceanydamagedorwornpart.
5.Ensurethatallhydrauliccouplersareconnected
togethertopreventcontaminationofthe
hydraulicsystem.
6.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Storetheattachmentinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.Coverittoprotectitandkeepit
clean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Ahydrauliccouplerisnotcompletely
connected.
1.Checkandtightenallcouplers.
2.Ahydrauliccouplerisdamaged.
2.Checkthecouplersandreplaceany
thataredamaged.
3.Thereisanobstructioninahydraulic
hose.
3.Findandremovetheobstruction.
4.Ahydraulichoseiskinked.4.Replacethekinkedhose.
5.Theauxiliaryvalveonthetractionunit
isnotopening.
5.Repairthevalve.
6.Ahydraulicvalveorthedrivemotoris
damaged.
6.ContactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.
7.Thereisanobstructioninthecultivator
(eg,rockorroot).
7.Findandremovetheobstruction.
8.Thedrivechainisloose.8.Adjustthechaintension.
Thecultivatordoesnotoperate.
9.Thedrivechainisbroken.9.Repairorreplacethechain.
15
Notes:
Notes:
DeclarationofIncorporation
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SerialNo.
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SoilCultivator,Compact
ToolCarrier
SOILCULTIVATORCompactT oolCarrier2006/42/EC
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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
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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