Operation; Product Overview; Connecting To A Power Source - Toro 1500 Power Curve 38371 Operator's Manual

1. Cord guide
2. Handle

Operation

Product Overview

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1. Upper handle
2. Interlock key
3. Power cord
4. Bail
5. Cord lock
6. Handle knobs
Important: This appliance is intended for outdoor, residential
use only. Do not use it indoors or for commercial or industrial
purposes.

Connecting to a Power Source

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a
polarized plug (i.e., one blade is wider than the other). Use only
a polarized plug, UL-listed (CSA certified in Canada) extension
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3. Cord
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7. Discharge chute handle
8. Discharge chute deflector
trigger
9. Discharge chute deflector
10. Belt cover (not shown)
11. Rotor blades
cord recommended for outdoor use. A polarized plug will fit in a
polarized cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
cord, reverse the cord. If it still does not fit, purchase a polarized
extension cord. If you have a polarized extension cord and the
extension cord plug does not fit fully into the wall receptacle,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the appliance or
extension cord plug in any way.
DANGER
Contact with water while operating the appliance could
cause electric shock, causing injury or death.
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Don't handle the plug or the appliance with wet
hands or while standing in water.
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Use only an extension cord recommended for
outdoor cold-weather use.
Extension Cord Length
100 feet
150 feet
Note: Do not use an extension cord over 150 feet.
Important: Check the extension cord frequently during use
for holes or cracks in the insulation. Do not use a damaged
cord. Do not run the cord through standing water or wet
grass.
Note: To prevent disconnecting the extension cord from the power
cord during operation, insert the extension cord in the cord lock
(on the power cord) before you connect the extension cord to the
power cord (Figure 4).
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1. Cord lock
WARNING
A damaged appliance cord can cause a shock or fire.
Thoroughly inspect the appliance cord before using
the appliance. If the cord is damaged, do not operate
the appliance. The supply cord or switch of this
appliance cannot be replaced, and the appliance shall
be disposed of.
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Minimum Wire Gauge
(A.W.G.)
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