Toro 38302 Operator's Manual

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Preparation• Thoroughly inspect the area where the appliance is to beused and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, andother foreign objects.• Do not operate the appliance without wearing adequate wintergarments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught inmoving parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing onslippery surfaces.• Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rocksurface. This appliance is intended for use only on pavedsurfaces.• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motoris running (except when specifically recommended bymanufacturer).• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation orwhile performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes fromforeign objects that may be thrown from the appliance.Operation• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keepclear of the discharge opening at all times.• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossinggravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazardsor traffic.• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, unplug theextension cord, remove the key, and thoroughly inspectthe appliance for any damage. Repair any damage beforestarting and operating the appliance.• If the appliance should start to vibrate abnormally, stop themotor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration isgenerally a warning of trouble.• Stop the motor, remove the key, and unplug the appliancewhenever you leave the operating position, before uncloggingthe rotor blade housing or discharge chute, and when makingany repairs, adjustments, inspections, and while transportingthe machine.• Do not direct the snow discharge at any bystanders.• Do not operate with anyone standing in front of the machine.• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the appliance, stopthe motor, remove the key, unplug the appliance, and ensurethat the rotor blades and all moving parts have stopped.• Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.• Do not operate the machine at high transport speed onslippery surfaces.• Use care when reversing the machine.• Never operate the appliance without proper guards and othersafety protective devices in place and working.• Never direct the discharge toward people or areas whereproperty damage can occur. Keep children and others away.• Do not overload the capacity of the appliance by attempting toclear snow at too fast a rate.• Look behind and use care when backing up with theappliance.• Never operate the appliance without good visibility or light.Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on thehandle. Walk; never run.• Disengage power to the impeller when the machine is beingtransported or not in use.• Only use Toro-approved attachments and accessories.Clearing a Clogged DischargeChuteHand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside the dischargechute is the most common cause of injury associated withsnowthrowers. Never use your hand to clean out the dischargechute.To clear the chute:• Shut the motor off, remove the key, and unplug theextension cord from the machine!• Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have stoppedrotating.• Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.Maintenance and Storage• Before each use check all fasteners for proper tightness toensure that the appliance is in safe working condition.• Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for important details ifthe appliance is to be stored for an extended period.• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as needed.• Run the appliance for a few minutes after throwing snow toprevent freeze-up of the rotor blades.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSound PressureThis unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator’sear of 83 dBA, based on measurements of identical machinesper EN 11201.Sound PowerThis unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 98 dBA, basedon measurements of identical machines per EN 3744.VibrationThis unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of 1.2 m/s2,based on measurements of identical machines per EN 1033.2