Toro Snowthrower Safety - Toro 38079 Operator's Manual

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.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
that the auger/impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark-plug wire, and keep the
wire away from the spark plug to prevent someone from
accidentally starting the engine.
Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it
and for moving the snowthrower in or out of the
building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do
not attempt to clear steep slopes.
Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards
or other safety devices in place.
Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures,
automobiles, window wells, and drop-offs without
properly adjusting the snow discharge angle. Keep
children and pets away.
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
moving in reverse.
Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the unit.
Disengage the power to the auger/impeller when the
snowthrower is being transported or when not in use.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by
Toro, such as wheel weights, counterweights, and cabs.
(Contact your Authorized Service Dealer for
accessories available for your snowthrower.)
Never operate the snowthrower without good 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
tightness to be sure that the equipment is in safe
working condition.
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building where ignition sources are present, such as
hot water and space heaters and clothes dryers. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
Always refer to this operator's manual for important
details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an
extended period.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels when
necessary.
Run the engine run for a few minutes after clearing the
snow to prevent the auger/impeller from freezing.

Toro Snowthrower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products or other safety information that you must
know.
Rotating auger/impeller can cut off or injure fingers
or hands. 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 the
snowthrower, and before unclogging the discharge
chute, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Also, disconnect the wire
from the spark plug and keep it away from the spark
plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the
engine.
Use a stick, not your hands, to remove obstructions
from the discharge chute.
Before leaving the operating position, stop the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught
in moving parts.
If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible,
or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation.
Also, tighten any loose fasteners.
Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
When operating the snowthrower on slopes, use the
lower gear. For Power Shift snowthrowers, use the
rear wheel position.
Do not use the snowthrower on a roof.
Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon after
it has stopped because the engine may be hot enough to
cause a burn. Do not add oil or check the oil level in the
crankcase while the engine is running.
Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. Before performing any maintenance,
service, or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key
and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Keeping
the wire away from the spark plug to prevent someone
from accidentally starting the engine. If major repairs
are ever needed, contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
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