Toro 44538 Operator's Manual page 16

• 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.
• Do not exceed 20 mph when transporting blower.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine
is running or soon after it is stopped. These areas
could be hot enough to cause a burn.
Important: Raise the nozzle before transporting
the blower. If the nozzle is left in the down position
during transport, the nozzle may contact the
ground and damage to the nozzle may occur.
Note: In the unlikely event of a major static electrical
discharge event, the controller may lower the engine
speed to low idle. Full speed can be restored by pressing
the fast (rabbit) button on remote control.
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