Operation; Preparing The Snowthrower - Toro Power Shovel 38310 Operator's Manual

Operation

Preparing the Snowthrower

For safe and efficient use of your Power Shovel, use only
a UL-listed extension cord recommended for outdoor use.
Refer to the Extension Cord Chart below.
Extension Cord Chart
If length of extension cord is
less than or equal to:
Assure wire size gauge
(A.W.G.) in cord is:
Note: Do not use an extension cord over 150 feet long.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Contact with water while operating the Power
Shovel could cause electric shock.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Electric shock can cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Don't handle the plug or the appliance with wet
hands or while standing in water.
Use only a UL-listed extension cord
recommended for outdoor cold weather use.
Refer to Extension Cord Chart on page 5.
Your Power Shovel has a polarized plug. This means one
prong in the Power Shovel cord is larger than the other
(Fig. 6). When inserting the end of a suitable extension
cord into the Power Shovel cord, be sure to insert the
enlarged prong into the wide slot in the extension cord
end. See the Safety Instructions for additional information.
1. Tie the extension cord to the lower handle of the
100 ft. 150 ft.
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2. Plug the extension cord into a wall outlet and insert the
3. Keep the area to be cleared free of stones, toys, or
control grip (Fig. 7) before connecting it to the Power
Shovel cord. This helps prevent the cords from
separating during operation.
key into the hole located on the front side of the
control grip (Fig. 7).
other foreign objects which the rotor blades may pick
up and throw. Such items could be covered by snowfall
and remain unnoticed. Always keep children and pets
away from the area of operation.