Specific Safety Rules - Toro POWERVAC 51985 Operator's Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 Always hold the blower in your right hand during blower
operation. Refer to the Operation instructions later in
this manual for proper position during blower operation
and additional information.
 To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound
level(s), hearing protection is required.
 To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting
rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or
removing attachments. Always disconnect the spark plug
before performing maintenance or accessing any mov-
able parts.
 Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people
or pets.
 Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed.
 Never place objects inside the blower tubes.
 Use only as directed in this operator's manual.
 Never place blower on any surface, except a hard, clean
surface when engine is running. Gravel, sand, and other
debris can be picked up by the air inlet and thrown at the
operator or bystanders, causing possible serious injuries.
 Never use blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes, barbe-
cue pits, etc., which may cause fire to spread.
 Never use to spread chemicals, fertilizers, or other sub-
stances that may contain toxic materials.
 This product is intended for infrequent use by homeown-
ers and other occasional users for such general applica-
tions as blowing leaves and lawn clippings, etc. It is not
intended for prolonged use. Prolonged periods of opera-
tion can cause circulatory problems in the user's hands
due to vibration. For such use, it may be appropriate to
use a product having an anti-vibration feature.
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Fueling
 Fuel is highly flammable. Take precautions and handle
fuel with care to reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries.
 Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from spark and/or flame-producing equipment.
 Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
 Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
 Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
 Do not smoke while handling fuel.
 Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
 Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
 Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet away from
refueling site before starting engine.
 Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any
circumstances.
 To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel
with care. It is highly flammable.
 If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
 Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any
circumstances.
 Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
 Empty fuel tank into a container approved for gasoline
and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in
a vehicle.
 When draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel
storage container in a well-ventilated area.
 Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before
refueling.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
Specific Safety Rules