Training
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Read, understand and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before operating this unit.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
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Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children.
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Preparation
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires,
and other foreign objects.
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Release the control bar to disengage the rotor blades
before starting the engine.
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Do not operate the equipment without wearing
adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing
that can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
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Use an approved fuel container.
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Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
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Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground, away from your vehicle,
before filling.
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When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment
on a trailer with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times, until refueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
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Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
Toro for all units with electric starting motors.
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Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed
rock surface. This product is intended for use only on
paved surfaces.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running (except when specifically recommended by
Toro).
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Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown
from the machine.
Operation
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the snowthrower for any damage, and repair
the damage before restarting and operating the
snowthrower.
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If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
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Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the collector/impeller
housing or discharge chute, and when making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
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When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snowthrower,
stop the engine and make certain the rotor blades and
all moving parts have stopped.
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Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting the snowthrower in or
out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
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Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards,
and other safety protective devices in place and working.
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Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur. Keep children and others
away.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Look behind and use care when backing up with the
snowthrower.
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Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute
Hand contact with the rotor blades is a common cause of
injury associated with snowthrowers. Never use your hand
to clean out the discharge chute.
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