Toro PowerCurve 1800 Operator's Manual

1800 Power Curve
Model No. 38381—Serial No. 319000001 and Up
If, after carefully reading this manual, you still have questions
or problems, call toll free 1-800-808-2963 (US) or 1-800-808-3072
(Canada) before returning this product.
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.
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 with these instructions
may result in personal injury, risk of fire, or electrical shock.
Double insulation—The power cord and switch used on this
machine cannot be replaced, and the equipment shall be disposed
of.
Do not use the appliance on graveled surface unless it is adjusted
for such a surface in accordance with the Operator's Manual.
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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 the 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 the 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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Disconnect the appliance—Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply when not in use, before servicing, when changing
accessories, etc.
Store an idle appliance indoors. When the appliance is not in
use, it should be stored indoors in a dry, secured place out of the
reach of children.
Maintain the appliance with care—Follow instructions for
changing accessories.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Immediately release the control bar to stop the appliance.
Unplug the power cord.
Inspect for damage.
Repair any damage before starting and operating the
appliance.
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Printed in the Mexico
Form No. 3424-703 Rev B
Operator's Manual
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