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ManualsBrandsToro ManualsCorded1800 Power Curve® Electric (18") 15-Amp Snow Blower (Scratch & Dent)

FormNo.3365-267RevB

1800PowerCurve

Snowthrower

ModelNo.38381—SerialNo.311000001andUp

Operator'sManual

IMPORTANTSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Whenusinganelectricalappliance,basicprecautionsshould

alwaysbefollowed,includingthefollowing:

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE

USINGTHISAPPLIANCE

WARNING—Toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,

orinjury,followthesesafetyinstructions.

Itisessentialthatyouoranyotheroperatoroftheappliance

readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbeforeoperating

theappliance.Payparticularattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol

whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER—personalsafety

instruction.Readandunderstandtheinstructionbecauseithastodo

withsafety.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructionsmayresultin

personalinjury,riskofre,orelectricalshock.

Replacementparts—Whenservicingtheappliance,useonlyidentical

replacementparts.Thepowercordandswitchusedonthismachine

cannotbereplaced.Ifthecordorswitchbecomedamaged,dispose

ofthemachine.

Donotusetheapplianceongraveledsurfaceunlessitisadjustedfor

suchasurfaceinaccordancewiththeOperator’sManual.

Keepchildrenandbystandersaway—Allvisitorsshouldbekept

atadistancefromtheworkarea.

Dressproperly—Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.Theycan

becaughtinmovingparts.

Wearrubberbootswhenoperatingtheappliance.

Operatingtheapplianceinthehand-heldpositionisunsafe,exceptin

accordancewiththespecialinstructionsforsuchuseprovidedinthe

Operator’sManual.

Warning—Topreventelectricshock,usetheapplianceonlywithan

extensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse.

Extensioncords—T opreventtheappliancecordandtheextension

cordfromdisconnectingduringoperation,connecttheextensioncord

totheapplianceasshownin

Figure9.

Avoidaccidentalstarting—Donotcarrytheappliancewithyour

ngerontheswitch.Ensurethattheswitchisoffwhenpluggingin

theappliance.

Iftheappliancecordisdamagedinanymannerwhileitispluggedin,

disconnecttheextensioncordfromthewallreceptacleandcontactan

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

Donotabusethecord—Nevercarrytheappliancebyitscordoryank

ontheextensioncordtodisconnecttheappliancefromthereceptacle.

Keepthecordfromheat,oil,andsharpedges.

Keephandsawayfrommovingparts.

Keepguardsinplaceandinworkingorder.

Donotforcetheappliance—Itwillperformbetterandsaferattherate

forwhichitwasdesigned.

Donotoverreach—Watchyourfootingandkeepyourbalanceatall

times.

Iftheappliancestrikesaforeignobject,followthesesteps:

•Immediatelyreleasethecontrolbartostoptheappliance.

•Unplugthepowercord.

•Inspectfordamage.

•Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperatingtheappliance.

Disconnecttheappliance—Disconnecttheappliancefromthepower

supplywhennotinuse,beforeservicing,whenchangingaccessories,

etc.

Storeanidleapplianceindoors.Whentheapplianceisnotinuse,

itshouldbestoredindoorsinadry,securedplaceoutofthereach

ofchildren.

Maintaintheappliancewithcare—Followinstructionsforchanging

accessories.

ThisappliancemeetsorexceedstheB71.3specicationsofthe

AmericanNationalStandardsInstituteineffectatthetimeof

production.

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbeforeyoustart

themotor.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyouto

potentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafetymessagesthat

followthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjuryordeath.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthisappliancecouldresultin

injuryordeath.Toreducethispotential,complywiththefollowing

safetyinstructions.

Thisapplianceiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand

ofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety

instructionscouldresultinseriousinjury.

Training

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsontheapplianceand

inthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthisappliance.Bethoroughly

familiarwithallthecontrolsandtheproperuseoftheappliance.

Knowhowtostoptheapplianceanddisengagethecontrols

quickly.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatetheappliance.Neverallowadults

tooperatetheappliancewithoutproperinstruction.

•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularlysmall

children.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.

Preparation

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheapplianceistobeused

andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,andotherforeign

objects.

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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Form No. 3365-267 Rev B 1800 Power Curve® Snowthrower Model No. 38381—Serial No. 311000001 and Up Operator's Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not force the appliance—It will perform better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Do not overreach—Watch your footing and keep your balance at all times.
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• • • Do not operate the appliance without wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. • Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface. This appliance is intended for use only on paved surfaces. • Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor is running (except when specifically recommended by manufacturer).
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117-8778 1. To engage the rotor, press the interlock switch on the handle. 114-9034 117-8781 1. To disengage the rotor, release the interlock switch on the handle. 114-9035 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, rotor—do not place your hand in the chute; remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 117-8760 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 3.
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Installing the Chute Control Rod Setup 1. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Position the discharge chute so that it faces forward. NOTICE! Align the arrow on the discharge chute with the arrow on the housing (Figure 3). Installing the Upper Handle 1. 2. Remove the handle knobs, oval bolts, and curved washers from the lower handle.
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Figure 7 Figure 5 1. Decal 4. 2. Keyed hole Ensure that the handle of the chute control rod points upward (Figure 6), and insert the rod into the keyed hole in the back of the housing. Figure 6 1. Handle on the chute control rod 5. Firmly push the rod into the keyed hole in the back of the housing until it snaps into place. 6. Move the handle on the chute control rod to ensure that it moves in the same direction as the chute (Figure 7).
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Operation Product Overview Extension Cord Length Minimum Wire Gauge (A.W.G.) 100 feet 14 150 feet 12 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). Figure 8 1.
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WARNING A gap between the discharge chute and the chute deflector may allow the machine to throw snow and objects in the direction of the operator. Thrown objects could cause serious personal injury. • Do not force the chute deflector too far forward so that a gap appears between the discharge chute and chute deflector. • Do not adjust the chute deflector with the power control bar engaged. Release the power control bar before adjusting the chute deflector.
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Maintenance NOTICE! All electrical repairs should be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer only. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING If the extension cord is plugged into the machine, someone could accidentally operate the machine while you are performing maintenance on it, causing serious personal injury. Figure 14 Remove the key and disconnect the extension cord before you perform any maintenance on the machine. 1.
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4. Storage Install the new rotor by inserting the end of the rotor onto the fitted end in the housing and rotating the rotor until it snaps into place (Figure 17). Figure 17 1. Fitted end of the rotor Note: Ensure that the nut that secures the rotor pin remains inside the recessed hole in the right inside wall of the housing. Note: The housing will flex when you install the rotor. 5. Tighten the bolt on the side of the housing. 6.
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The Toro Promise - Electric Snowthrowers and Brooms A Two-Year Full Warranty for Residential Use for the United States and Canada The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant this product for two years against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal residential purposes.
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