Toro Snowthrower Safety - Toro 22456 Operator's Manual

– Use an approved fuel container.
– Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
– Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
the fuel tank indoors.
– Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground, away from your vehicle, before filling.
– When practical, remove gas-powered machinery from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel such machinery on a
trailer with a portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
– Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times, until refueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
– Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
– If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
– Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running (except when specifically recommended by
manufacturer).
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Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation
or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect
eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the
machine.
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Let the engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperatures before starting to clear the snow.
Operation
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, cycle the
auxiliary hydraulics lever, disconnect the hydraulic lines,
thoroughly inspect the snowthrower for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and operating
the snowthrower.
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If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
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Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing
or discharge chute, and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
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When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine,
make certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts
have stopped, cycle the auxiliary hydraulics lever, and
disconnect the hydraulic lines.
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Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting the machine in or out
of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes
are dangerous.
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Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do
not attempt to clear steep slopes.
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Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
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Never operate the snowthrower toward people or areas
where property damage can occur. Keep the area of
operation clear of all persons, particularly small children.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Look behind and use care when backing up with the
machine.
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Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces.
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Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in
front of the unit.
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Disengage power to the auger/impeller when the
snowthrower is transported or not in use.
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Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
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Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
Maintenance and Storage
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Check fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness
to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
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Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where ignition sources are present, such as hot
water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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Always refer to the Operator's Manual for important details
if the snowthrower is to be stored for an extended period.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
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Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller.

Toro Snowthrower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to Toro
products or other safety information that you must know that
is not included in the ANSI or ISO standards.
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The rotating auger/impeller or rotor blades can cut off
or injure fingers or hands. Stay in the operator's position
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 concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
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Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting the
snowthrower, and before unclogging the discharge chute,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
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