Toro 38375 Operator's Manual

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1500 Power Curve
Model No. 38375—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
If, after carefully reading this manual, you still have questions
or problems, call toll free 1-800-808-2963 (US) or 1-800-808-3072
(Canada) before returning this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury, follow these safety instructions.
It is essential that you or any other operator of the appliance
read and understand the contents of this manual before operating
the appliance. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol
which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—personal
safety instruction. Read and understand the instruction because it
has to do with safety. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury, risk of fire, or electrical shock.
Double insulation—If the appliance cord is damaged in any
manner while it is plugged in, disconnect the extension cord from
the wall receptacle first. The power cord and switch used on
this appliance cannot be replaced, and the equipment shall be
disposed of.
Do not use the appliance on a graveled surface.
Keep children and bystanders away—All visitors should be kept
at a distance from the work area.
Dress properly—Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts.
Wear rubber boots when operating the appliance.
Operating the appliance in the hand-held position is unsafe.
Warning—To prevent electric shock, use the appliance only with
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Extension cords—To prevent the appliance cord and the
extension cord from disconnecting during operation, connect the
extension cord to the appliance as shown in Figure 4.
Avoid accidental starting—Do not carry the appliance with your
finger on the switch. Ensure that the switch is off when plugging in
the appliance.
Do not abuse the cord—Never carry the appliance by its cord or
yank on the extension cord to disconnect the appliance from the
receptacle. Keep the cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
© 2014—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
Snowthrower
Keep guards in place and in working order.
Do not force the appliance—It will perform better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
Do not overreach—Watch your footing and keep your balance
at all times.
If the appliance strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
Disconnect the appliance—Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply when not in use, before servicing, when changing
accessories, etc.
Store an idle appliance indoors. When the appliance is not in
use, it should be stored indoors in a dry, secured place out of the
reach of children.
Maintain the appliance with care—Follow instructions for
changing accessories.
This appliance meets or exceeds the B71.3 specifications
of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the
time of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual before you
start the motor.
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this appliance could result
in injury or death. To reduce this potential, comply with the
following safety instructions.
This appliance is capable of amputating hands and feet and
of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury.
Training
Register at www.Toro.com.
Immediately release the control bar to stop the appliance.
Unplug the power cord.
Inspect for damage.
Repair any damage before starting and operating the
appliance.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the appliance
and in the manual(s) before operating this appliance. Be
thoroughly familiar with all the controls and the proper use of
the appliance. Know how to stop the appliance and disengage
the controls quickly.
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3386-678* A
Printed in the USA
Form No. 3386-678 Rev A
Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3386-678 Rev A 1500 Power Curve ® Snowthrower Model No. 38375—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Operator's Manual If, after carefully reading this manual, you still have questions or problems, call toll free 1-800-808-2963 (US) or 1-800-808-3072 (Canada) before returning this product.
  • Page 2: Maintenance And Storage

    • Never allow children to operate the appliance. Never allow snowthrowers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge adults to operate the appliance without proper instruction. chute. • Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly To clear the chute: small children.
  • Page 3: Installing The Upper Handle

    Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the appliance from the normal operating position. Installing the Upper Handle 1. Remove the handle knobs, oval bolts, and curved washers from the lower handle. 2. Install the upper handle to the lower handle of the appliance with the handle knobs, curved washers, and oval bolts as shown in Figure 1.
  • Page 4: Operation

    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.
  • Page 5: Starting And Stopping The Motor

    Starting and Stopping the WARNING Motor A gap between the discharge chute and the chute deflector may allow the appliance to throw snow and 1. To start the motor, insert the interlock key, press and hold the objects in the direction of the operator. Thrown objects interlock key, and squeeze the bail to the handle (Figure 5).
  • Page 6: Maintenance

    • When operating the appliance, keep the wheels 1 inch (2.5 cm) off the pavement by tipping the appliance forward. This helps prevent the snow from building up on the wheels. • After clearing the snow, let the motor run for a few minutes so that moving parts do not freeze.
  • Page 7: Double-Insulated Appliances

    Service Toro has designed this appliance to give you years of trouble-free use. Should it need service, bring the appliance to an Authorized Toro Service Dealer, who is specially trained to repair Toro products and will ensure that your Toro stays “all” Toro.
  • Page 8 The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant this product for two years against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal residential purposes.* If you think your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, if you have questions or problems, and before returning this product call toll free:...

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