Toro 3.80E+13 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury, follow these safety
instructions.
It is essential that you or any other operator of the
appliance read and understand the contents of this manual
before operating the appliance. Pay particular attention to
the safety alert symbol which means CAUTION,
WARNING or DANGER—personal safety instruction.
Read and understand the instruction because it has to do
with safety. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury, risk of fire, or electrical
shock.
Replacement parts—When servicing use only identical
replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged cords.
Do not use on graveled surface unless the snowthrower is
adjusted for such a surface in accordance with the
operator’s manual.
Keep children and bystanders away—All visitors should
be kept at a distance from the work area.
Dress properly—Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts.
Wear rubber boots when operating the snowthrower.
Operation of the snowthrower in the hand-held position is
unsafe, except in accordance with the special instructions
for such use provided in the operator’s manual.
Warning—To prevent electric shock, use only with an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. (Does not apply to
battery-operated snowthrowers.)
Extension cords—To prevent disconnection of the
extension cord during operation, tie it to the loop in the
upper handle before connecting it to the snowthrower
(Fig. 7).
Avoid accidental starting—Don’t carry the snowthrower
with your finger on the switch. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
If cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, pull
extension cord from wall receptacle.
Don’t abuse cord—Never carry snowthrower by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges. (Does not apply to
battery-operated snowthrowers.)
Keep hands away from moving parts.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
Don’t force snowthrower—It will perform better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Don’t overreach—Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
If the snowthrower strikes a foreign object, follow these
steps:
Stop the snowthrower.
Inspect for damage.
Repair any damage before restarting and operating
the snowthrower.
Disconnect snowthrower—Disconnect the snowthrower
from the power supply when not in use, before servicing,
when changing accessories, and the like.
Store idle snowthrowers indoors—When not in use,
snowthrowers should be stored indoors in dry, locked
place—out of reach of children.
Maintain snowthrowers with care—Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS