Toro Snowthrower Safety; Sound Pressure; Sound Power; Vibration - Toro 38026 Operator's Manual

Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow
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anyone in front of the unit.
Never operate the snowthrower without good
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visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and
keep a firm hold on the handle. Walk; never run.
Maintenance and Storage
Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
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tightness to be sure that the equipment is in safe
working condition.
Always refer to this operator's manual for important
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details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an
extended period.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels when
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necessary.

Toro Snowthrower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products or other safety information that you must
know.
Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands.
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Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge
opening while operating the snowthrower. Keep your
face, hands, feet, and any other part of your body
or clothing away from moving or rotating parts.
Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting
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the snowthrower, and before unclogging the discharge
chute, stop the motor and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
Use a stick, not your hands, to remove obstructions
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from the discharge chute.
Before leaving the operating position, stop the motor
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and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get
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caught in moving parts.
If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,
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illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning
operation. Also, tighten any loose fasteners.
Do not use the snowthrower on a roof.
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Perform only those maintenance instructions
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described in this manual. Before performing any
maintenance, service, or adjustment, stop the motor
and disconnect the power cord from the power source.
If major repairs are ever needed, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer.
Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and
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accessories.

Sound Pressure

This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the
operator 's ear of 89 dBA, based on measurements of
identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC.

Sound Power

This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 104 dBA,
based on measurements of identical machines per
Directive 2000/14/EC.

Vibration

This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of
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2.26 m/s , based on measurements of identical machines
per Directive 98/37/EC.
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