Safety; Training; Preparation; Operation - Toro 38700 Operator's Manual

Safety

Read and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine could
result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,
comply with the following safety instructions.

Training

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Read the operating and service instruction manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the machine. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage the controls quickly.
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Do not allow adults to operate the machine without
proper instruction.

Preparation

CAUTION
The operation of any powered machine can result
in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85
dBA at the operator's ear and can cause hearing loss
through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children, and pets.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the
machine and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires,
and other foreign objects.
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Do not operate the machine without wearing appropriate
personal protective equipment such as hearing protection,
safety glasses or goggles, dust mask, and garments.
Wear footwear, which will improve traction on slippery
surfaces.
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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill the fuel tank indoors.
– Secure the fuel cap after fueling and wipe up any
spilled fuel.
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Let the engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperatures before starting to clear snow.

Operation

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Never allow children to operate the machine.
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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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Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in
front of the machine.
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Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Release the broom-drive lever, traction-drive
lever, stop the engine, and remove the key.
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Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on
the handles. Walk; never run.
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Never operate the machine without good visibility or
light.
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating the machine in the reverse travel direction.
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Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the broom housing, and
when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
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Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Use care when reversing.
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Do not clear snow, dirt, or thatch 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 machine near glass enclosures,
automobiles, window wells, drop offs, etc. without proper
adjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children
and pets away.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow, dirt, or thatch at too fast of a rate.
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Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it
and for moving the machine in or out of the building.
Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
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When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, ensure that
the rotary broom and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
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Disengage the power to the rotary broom when the
machine is transported or not in use.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
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