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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.
•
Release the control bar to disengage the rotor blades
before starting the engine.
•
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.
•
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.
•
Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed
rock surface. This product is intended for use only on
paved surfaces.
•
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running (except when specifically recommended by
Toro).
•
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
•
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
•
Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
•
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.
•
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
•
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.
•
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snowthrower,
stop the engine and make certain the rotor blades and
all moving parts have stopped.
•
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.
•
Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
•
Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards,
and other safety protective devices in place and working.
•
Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur. Keep children and others
away.
•
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
•
Look behind and use care when backing up with the
snowthrower.
•
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.
To clear the chute:
•
Shut the engine off !
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Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have
stopped rotating.
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Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
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