Before Starting; Operation - Toro QUIETECH 51566 Operator's Manual

Before Starting

Securing Extension Cord
Use only an extension cord recommended for outdoor use.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Contact with water while operating unit could cause
electric shock.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Electric shock can cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Don't handle plug or appliance with wet hands or
while standing in water.
Use only an extension cord recommended for outdoor
use.
1. Form a loop in extension cord and insert it through slot in rear
of blower housing (Fig. 10).
2. Secure extension cord in cord lock (Fig. 10 & 11).
Note: Do not unplug extension cord by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
The extension cord may not be fully connected to
unit's plug.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A loosely connected extension cord could lead to
overheating and cause a fire.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Make sure the extension cord is fully connected to
unit's plug and ALWAYS USE THE CORD LOCK
FEATURE to ensure that cord remains secured during
operation (Fig. 10 & 11).

Operation

This appliance is intended for residential use only.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Debris can be blown by unit in operator's or
bystander's direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Flying debris can cause serious personal injury to
operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never blow hard objects such as nails, bolts and rocks.
Always wear safety goggles or other suitable eye
protection, long pants and shoes while operating unit.
Never operate unit near bystanders or pets.
Use extra care when cleaning debris from stairs or
tight areas.
Starting/Stopping (Fig. 12)
1. To turn unit on, move switch to the '|' position.
2. To turn unit off, move switch to the 'O' position.
Vacuum (Fig. 13)
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Debris can be thrown by unit in operator's or
bystander's direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Flying debris can cause serious personal injury to
operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate vacuum without vacuum bag.
Always make sure bag zipper is closed when unit is in
use.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Sharp, pointed or hard objects can be thrown through
the collection bag.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury to
the operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not vacuum up sharp, pointed or hard objects such
as wires, staples, nails or rocks.
1. With vac tubes and bag attached, pick up unit by vac tube
handle and housing handle. Bag should be positioned fairly
low at your side. Place bag strap over shoulder and adjust
length to fit.
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