Safety - Toro 38026 Operator's Manual

Safety

This snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO standard
8437 in effect at the time of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this snowthrower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,
comply with the following safety instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3–1995, the ISO 8437:1989
standard, and European Standard EN 786:1996 and
EN 60335-2-91:2002:
Training
Read the operator's manual carefully. Be thoroughly
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familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
Never allow children to operate the snowthrower.
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Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower
without proper instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons
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(particularly small children) and pets.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
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Preparation
Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the
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snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
Release the control bar to disengage the rotor blades
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before starting the engine.
Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing
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adequate winter garments. Wear footwear that will
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
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motor is running, except where specifically
recommended by Toro.
Let the motor and the snowthrower adjust to the
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outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.
Operating any powered machine can result in foreign
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objects being thrown into the eyes. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating,
adjusting, or repairing the snowthrower.
Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept
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clear of debris.
Before use, check the supply and extension cord for
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signs of damage or aging.
Operation
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
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Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Disconnect the machine from the power source before
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checking, cleaning, or working on the machine and
when it is not in use.
If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect
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the cord from the power supply immediately. Do not
touch the cord before disconnecting the power
supply.
Do not use the machine if the cord is damaged or
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worn.
Keep extension cords away from the rotor blades.
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The power supply used with the appliance should be a
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residential current device (RCD) with a tripping
current of not more than 30 mA.
Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel
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drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic.
Do not attempt to clear snow from a crushed-rock or
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gravel surface. This product is intended for use only
on paved surfaces.
After striking a foreign object, stop the motor,
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thoroughly inspect the snowthrower for any damage,
and repair the damage before operating the
snowthrower.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
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motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
Stop the motor whenever you leave the operating
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position, before unclogging the discharge chute, and
when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
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that the rotor blades and all moving parts have
stopped.
Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
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extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
Never operate the snowthrower without proper
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guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in
place.
Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures,
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automobiles, window wells, and drop-offs without
properly adjusting the snow discharge angle. Keep
children and pets away.
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
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to clear snow at too fast a rate.
Look behind and use care when backing up with the
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snowthrower.
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