Toro 38361 Training, Preparation, Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute, Maintenance and Storage

This appliance is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury.

Training

•Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the appliance and in the manual(s) before operating this appliance. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the appliance and disengage the controls quickly.

•Never allow children to operate the appliance. Never allow adults to operate the appliance without proper instruction.

•Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children.

•Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Preparation

•Thoroughly inspect the area where the appliance is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

•Do not operate the appliance 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.

•Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface. This appliance is intended for use only on paved surfaces.

•Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor is running (except when specifically recommended by manufacturer).

•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 appliance.

•Look behind and use care when backing up with the appliance.

•Disengage power to the rotor blades when the appliance is transported or not in use.

•Never operate the appliance 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 rotating rotor blades inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowthrowers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.

To clear the chute:

•Shut the motor off!

•Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have stopped rotating.

•Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

Maintenance and Storage

•Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

•Always refer to this Operator’s Manual for important details if the appliance is to be stored for an extended period.

•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

•Run the appliance a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the rotor blades.

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 operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

•After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the appliance for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the appliance.

•If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

•Stop the motor whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the rotor blade housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections.

•When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the appliance, stop the motor and ensure that the rotor blades and all moving parts have stopped.

•Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.

•Never operate the appliance 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 capacity of the appliance by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety and Instructional Decals

Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged or lost decals.

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1. Push the button on the	2. Release the trigger and
side of the handle, then	safety interlock switch to
grip and squeeze the	disengage the rotor.
trigger to engage the rotor.

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