Connecting To Power Source; Starting And Stopping The Motor; Operation; Product Overview - Toro 1800 Power Curve Operator's Manual

Operation

Product Overview

1. Rotor blades
2. Belt cover (not shown)
3. Chute deflector
4. Chute deflector trigger
5. Discharge chute handle
6. Cord guide
7. Chute control rod
NOTICE! This machine is intended for outdoor, residential use
only. Do not use it indoors or for commercial or industrial
purposes.
Connecting to a Power Source
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this machine has a polarized plug
(i.e., one blade is wider than the other). Use only a polarized plug,
UL-listed (CSA certified in Canada) extension cord recommended
for outdoor use. A polarized plug will fit in a polarized cord only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the cord, reverse the cord. If it
still does not fit, purchase a polarized extension cord. If you have a
polarized extension cord and the extension cord plug does not fit fully
into the wall receptacle, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the
machine or extension cord plug in any way.
DANGER
Contact with water while operating the machine could cause
electric shock, causing injury or death.
•
Don't handle the plug or the machine with wet hands or while
standing in water.
•
Use only an extension cord recommended for outdoor
cold-weather use.
Figure 8
8. Interlock button
9. Key
10. Upper handle
11. Power control bar
12. Cord
13. Handle knobs
14. Discharge chute
Extension Cord Length
100 feet
150 feet
Note: Do not use an extension cord over 150 feet.
NOTICE! Check the extension cord frequently during use for holes
or cracks in the insulation. Do not use a damaged cord. Do not
run the cord through standing water or wet grass.
Note: To prevent the extension cord from disconnecting during
operation, use the cord lock on the upper handle before you connect it
to the machine (Figure 9).
1. Cord lock
WARNING
A damaged appliance cord can cause a shock or fire.
Thoroughly inspect the appliance cord before using the machine.
If the cord is damaged, do not operate the machine. The supply
cord or switch of this equipment cannot be replaced, and the
equipment shall be scrapped.

Starting and Stopping the Motor

1. To start the motor, insert the key, press and hold the interlock
button, and squeeze the power control bar (Figure 10).
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Minimum Wire Gauge (A.W.G.)
14
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Figure 9
2. Extension cord