Important Safety Instructions - Toro Power Shovel Manual

Power Shovel
Model No. 38361—Serial No. 319000001 and Up
If you have questions or problems, call toll free 1-800-808-2963 (US)
or 1-800-808-3072 (Canada) before returning this product.
This appliance is intended to be used by residential homeowners.
It is designed for removing up to 15 cm (6 inches) of snow from
patios, sidewalks, and small driveways. It is not designed for
removing materials other than snow, nor is it designed for clearing
off gravel surfaces.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product
and accessory information, help finding a dealer, the complete
warranty details, or to register your product.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The power cord on this product contains
lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Use of this product may cause exposure
to chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
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
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury, follow these safety instructions.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain
knowledge of the appliance, 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
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with these instructions may result in personal injury, risk of
fire, or electrical shock.
Double insulation—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 gravel surfaces unless it is adjusted
for such a surface in accordance with this Operator's Manual.
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,
except in accordance with the special instructions for such use
provided in this Operator's Manual.
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
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.
If the appliance cord is damaged in any manner while it is plugged
in, disconnect the extension cord from wall receptacle and contact
an Authorized Service Dealer.
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.
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:
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Stop the appliance.
Release the trigger and the safety interlock switch.
Unplug the power supply cord.
Inspect for damage.
Repair any damage before starting and operating the
appliance.
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Form No. 3424-699 Rev B
Operator's Manual
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