Operation - Toro 1800 Power Curve Operator's Manual

Operation

Product Overview
1. Control bar
2. Chute crank
3. Belt cover
4. Rotor
Important: This snowthrower 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 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.
Use only an extension cord recommended for outdoor use.
Contact with water while operating the product 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.
Figure 6
5. Discharge chute
6. Chute deflector
7. Secondary handle
Minimum Wire Gauge (A.W.G.)
14
12
Note: To prevent the extension cord from disconnecting during
operation, tie it to the loop in the upper handle before you connect
it to the snowthrower (Figure 7).
1. Extension cord
The electrical cord can get damaged, causing a shock or fire.
Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before using the
snowthrower. If the cord is damaged, do not operate
the snowthrower. Repair or replace the damaged cord
immediately. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for
assistance.
Starting and Stopping
1. To start the rotor, squeeze the control bar (Figure 8).
1. Control bar
2. To stop the rotor, release the control bar.
Operating Tips
If snowthrower hits an object while in operation, the object
could be thrown in operator's or bystander's direction.
Thrown objects could cause serious personal injury.
Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects which may be
picked up and thrown by the rotor blades.
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Check the condition of the snowthrower before operating it to
ensure that the rotor turns freely.
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Always keep children and pets away from the area of operation.
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Keep the area to be cleared free of stones, toys, or other objects
which the rotor blades can throw. Such items could be covered by
snowfall and go unnoticed. If the snowthrower strikes an object
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Figure 7
2. Loop
Figure 8