•Look behind and use care when backing up with the snow thrower.
•Disengage power to the rotor blades when snow thrower is transported or not in use.
•Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
•Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
•Shut the engine off!
•Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have stopped rotating.
•Always use a
Maintenance and Storage
•Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
•Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for important details if the snow thrower 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
Toro Snowthrower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know.
•Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands. Stay behind the handles 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 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.
•Before leaving the operating position, stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
•If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose fasteners.
•Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
•Do not use the snowthrower on a roof.
•Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon after it has stopped because the engine may be hot enough to cause a burn.
•Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. Before performing any maintenance, service, or adjustment, stop the engine and remove the key. If major repairs are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
•Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
•When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days, drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard. Store fuel in an approved fuel container. Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing the snowthrower.
•Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
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