Toro 1500 Power Curve 38371 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3372-91 Rev&1500 Power Curve® SnowthrowerModel No. 38371—Serial No. 313000001 and UpOperator's ManualRegister at www.Toro.com.If, after carefully reading this manual, you still havequestions or problems, call toll free 1-800-808-2963(US) or 1-800-808-3072 (Canada) before returning thisproduct.IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSWhen using an electrical appliance, basic precautions shouldalways be followed, including the following:READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCEWARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electricshock, or injury, follow these safety instructions.It is essential that you or any other operator of the applianceread and understand the contents of this manual before operatingthe appliance. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbolwhich means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—personalsafety instruction. Read and understand the instruction because ithas to do with safety. Failure to comply with these instructionsmay result in personal injury, risk of fire, or electrical shock.Double insulation—If the appliance cord is damaged in anymanner while it is plugged in, disconnect the extension cord fromthe wall receptacle first. The power cord and switch used onthis appliance cannot be replaced, and the equipment shall bedisposed of.Do not use the appliance on a graveled surface.Keep children and bystanders away—All visitors should be keptat a distance from the work area.Dress properly—Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Theycan be caught in moving parts.Wear rubber boots when operating the appliance.Operating the appliance in the hand-held position is unsafe.Warning—To prevent electric shock, use the appliance only withan extension cord suitable for outdoor use.Extension cords—To prevent the appliance cord and theextension cord from disconnecting during operation, connect theextension cord to the appliance as shown in Figure 4.Avoid accidental starting—Do not carry the appliance with yourfinger on the switch. Ensure that the switch is off when plugging inthe appliance.Do not abuse the cord—Never carry the appliance by its cord oryank on the extension cord to disconnect the appliance from thereceptacle. Keep the cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.Keep hands away from moving parts.Keep guards in place and in working order.Do not force the appliance—It will perform better and safer atthe rate for which it was designed.Do not overreach—Watch your footing and keep your balanceat all times.If the appliance strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:• Immediately release the control bar to stop the appliance.• Unplug the power cord.• Inspect for damage.• Repair any damage before starting and operating theappliance.Disconnect the appliance—Disconnect the appliance from thepower supply when not in use, before servicing, when changingaccessories, etc.Store an idle appliance indoors. When the appliance is not inuse, it should be stored indoors in a dry, secured place out of thereach of children.Maintain the appliance with care—Follow instructions forchanging accessories.This appliance meets or exceeds the B71.3 specificationsof the American National Standards Institute in effect at thetime of production.Read and understand the contents of this manual before youstart the motor.This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you topotential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messagesthat follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.Improperly using or maintaining this appliance could resultin injury or death. To reduce this potential, comply with thefollowing safety instructions.This appliance is capable of amputating hands and feet andof throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safetyinstructions could result in serious injury.Training• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the applianceand in the manual(s) before operating this appliance. Bethoroughly familiar with all the controls and the proper use of© 2012—The Toro® Company8111 Lyndale Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)Printed in the USAAll Rights Reserved *3372-912* C