Adjusting The Nozzle Direction; Operating Tips - Toro 44538 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Nozzle Direction

The direction of the nozzle opening can be changed from
right to left by pressing the appropriate button on the remote
control (Figure 13).
Figure 13
1. Nozzle direction, left

Operating Tips

WARNING
Discharged air has considerable force and could
cause injury or loss of footing.
• Stay away from nozzle opening when machine is
operating.
• Keep bystanders away from nozzle opening
when machine is running.
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2. Nozzle direction, right
DANGER
TIP OVER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
• NEVER operate on steep slopes.
• Operate on slopes up and down, never across
the face.
• When going uphill or downhill, do not stop or
start suddenly.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain or other hidden
hazards. To avoid tipping or loss of control, do
not drive close to a ditch, creek or drop off.
• If the tow vehicle stops while going uphill, back
slowly downhill. Do not attempt to turn.
•
Never operate the debris blower when it is not connected
to a tow vehicle.
•
Practice operating the blower. It is advisable to blow the
same direction the wind is blowing to prevent material
from blowing back into the cleared area.
•
Be alert, slow down and use caution when making turns.
Look behind and to the side before changing directions.
•
Be aware of the blower nozzle direction and do not point
it at anyone.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
•
Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and when
turning on hillsides
•
Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that no
one is behind the machine.
•
Do not run the engine in or direct the blower nozzle into
a confined area without adequate ventilation. Exhaust
fumes are hazardous and could possibly be deadly.
•
Run the engine at full throttle when operating.
•
Adjust the nozzle opening so it blows under the debris.
•
Use caution when blowing around newly planted sod as
the force of the air could disrupt the grass.
•
Do not use on highways.
•
Stay away from the nozzle opening when the machine
is operating. Keep all bystanders away from the nozzle
opening and don't direct discharge toward bystanders.
•
If the tow vehicle engine stalls or the machine loses
headway and cannot make it to the top of a slope, do not
turn the machine around. Always back the tow vehicle
slowly straight down the slope.
•
Do not take an injury risk! When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area, stop
operation. Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume operation
until the area is cleared.
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