Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro Power Curve 1800 Operator's Manual

Safety

To assure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you or any other operator of the snowthrower
read and understand the contents of this manual
before the motor is ever started. Pay particular
attention to the safety alert symbol
means CAUTION, WARNING OR DANGER —
"personal safety instruction." Read and
understand the instruction because it has to do
with safety. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE!

Safe Operating Practices

Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
injury or death.
General Operation
1. Read this manual carefully before operating the
snowthrower. Become familiar with the controls
and proper use of the snowthrower. Never allow
children under 16 years of age to operate the
snowthrower. Never allow adults to operate
snowthrower without proper instructions.
2. The operator of the snowthrower is responsible
for keeping everyone, especially children and
pets, away from area of operation. The operator
is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property. Always direct
discharge chute away from people.
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3. Thoroughly inspect area where snowthrower will
be used and remove doormats, sleds, boards,
sticks, stones, wire and debris. Watch for foreign
objects while snowthrowing.
4. Wear adequate winter clothing and rubber boots
which
that will ensure proper footing on slippery
surfaces. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that
could possibly get caught in moving parts.
5. Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a
shield, safety device or decal is illegible,
damaged or lost, repair or replace it before
beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose
nuts, bolts or screws.
6. Do not use snowthrower on gravel or crushed
rock surfaces. Flying debris may cause damage
or personal injury.
7. WARNING - To prevent electric shock, use only
a U.L. approved extension cord suitable for
outdoor use in cold temperatures (see page 7 for
proper size and use). Replace a damaged
extension cord immediately.
8. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other) (Fig. 7) and will require the
use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance
plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension
cord. A polarized extension cord will require the
use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit
into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet,
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension
cord plug in any way.