4
•
Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility
or light.
Maintenance and Storage
•
Check fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
•
Always refer to the operator’s manual for important
details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an
extended period.
•
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
•
Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller.
Toro Snowthrower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products or other safety information that you must
know that is not included in the ANSI or ISO standards.
•
The rotating auger/impeller or rotor blades can cut
off or injure fingers or hands. Stay in the operator’s
position and away from the discharge opening while
operating the snowthrower. Keep your face hands,
feet, and any other part of your body or clothing
away from concealed, moving, or rotating parts.
•
Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting the
snowthrower, and before unclogging the discharge
chute, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Also, pull the wire(s) off of
the spark plug(s) and keep it away from the plug(s) to
prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.
•
Use a stick, not your hands to remove obstructions
from the discharge chute.
•
Before leaving the operator’s position, stop the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
•
Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could possibly
get caught in moving parts.
•
If a shield, safely device, or decal is damaged, illegible,
or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation.
Also, tighten any loose fasteners.
•
Do not use the snowthrower on a roof.
•
Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. Before performing any maintenance,
service, or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key
and pull the wire(s) from the spark plug(s), keeping it
away from the plug(s) to prevent someone form
accidentally starting the engine. If major repairs are
ever needed, contact your Authorized Toro Service
Dealer.
•
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase
only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories to
keep the Toro all Toro. Do not use “Will Fit”
replacement parts and accessories as they could
cause a safety hazard.
