Toro 1800 Power Curve Operator's Manual page 9

The deflector handle on top of the discharge chute
controls the height of the snow stream (Fig. 10).
Adjust the height of the snow stream by raising or
lowering the chute deflector.
Figure 10
1. Chute deflector handle
POTENTIAL HAZARD
A gap between the chute and the chute
deflector will allow snow and anything that may
be picked up by snowthrower to fly in the
direction of the operator.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Thrown objects could cause serious personal
injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not force the chute deflector too far forward
so that a gap appears between the chute and
chute deflector.
Do not overtighten the deflector mounting nuts
so that you need to use excessive force to adjust
the deflector.
Begin removing snow near the electrical outlet and
work outward. Blow back and forth, not away from
and toward the outlet.
When turning at the end of a swath, step over the cord
and turn the snowthrower.
Always overlap each swath and discharge the snow
downwind when possible.
Shave down large banks of snow by placing the
snowthrower on the bank. Lift the snowthrower by the
primary and secondary handles only (Fig. 11). Let the
snowthrower's weight shave down the bank in a
back-and-forth motion.
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1. Primary handle
When clearing steps or deep drifts, hold the
snowthrower by the primary and secondary handles
(Fig. 11) and use a swinging or sweeping motion.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
When using the secondary handle, never direct
the snow discharge chute at the operator or at
bystanders. Foreign objects could be thrown by
snowthrower.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Thrown objects could cause serious personal
injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
When using the secondary handle, always turn
the discharge chute in the opposite direction
from where you or bystanders are standing.
Keep the extension cord clear of obstructions, sharp
objects, and all moving parts. Do not pull sharply on
cord or abuse it in any manner. Frequently inspect the
extension cord for damage which can result in an
electric shock. If the extension cord becomes damaged
in any way, replace it.
In some cold and snowy weather conditions, some
controls and moving parts may freeze. Therefore,
when any control becomes hard to operate, stop the
motor, disconnect the extension cord and check for
frozen parts. Do not use excessive force when trying
to operate frozen controls. Free all the controls and
moving parts before operating.
When operating the snowthrower, keep the wheels one
inch off the pavement by tipping the snowthrower
forward. This helps prevent the snow from building up
on the wheels.
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Figure 11
2. Secondary handle