Toro 38026 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3354-207 Rev A1800 Power Curve® SnowthrowerModel No. 38026—Serial No. 270000001 and UpOperator's ManualIntroductionRead this information carefully to learn how to operate andmaintain your product properly and to avoid injury andproduct damage. You are responsible for operating theproduct properly and safely.You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com forproduct and accessory information, help finding a dealer,or to register your product.Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, oradditional information, contact an Authorized ServiceDealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model andserial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies thelocation of the model and serial numbers on the product.Write the numbers in the space provided.Figure 11. Model and serial number locationModel No.Serial No.This manual identifies potential hazards and has safetymessages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury ordeath if you do not follow the recommended precautions.Figure 21. Safety alert symbolThis manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.Important calls attention to special mechanical informationand Note emphasizes general information worthy of specialattention.SafetyThis snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO standard8437 in effect at the time of production.Read and understand the contents of this manualbefore the engine is ever started.This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert youto potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safetymessages that follow this symbol to avoid possibleinjury or death.Improperly using or maintaining this snowthrowercould result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,comply with the following safety instructions.The following instructions have been adapted from theANSI/OPEI standard B71.3-1995, the ISO 8437:1989standard, and European Standard EN 786:1996 and EN60335-2-91:2002.Training• Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughlyfamiliar with the controls and the proper use of theequipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengagethe controls quickly.• Never allow children to operate the snowthrower.Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower withoutproper instruction.• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons(particularly small children) and pets.• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.Preparation• Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use thesnowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds, boards,wires, and other foreign objects.• Release the control bar to disengage the rotor bladesbefore starting the engine.© 2006—The Toro® Company8111 Lyndale Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)Printed in the USA.All Rights Reserved