Toro Snow Blower 38361 User manual

Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
Snow Blower 38361
Category
Snow throwers
Type
User manual

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Toro Snow Blower 38361 is an electric appliance that you can use to clear snow from paved surfaces. It is not intended for use on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. The appliance has a polarized plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. To use the appliance, connect it to a power source using an extension cord that is not damaged and is suitable for outdoor use. Ensure that the area of operation is clear of all persons, particularly small children. Never attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface.

Toro Snow Blower 38361 is an electric appliance that you can use to clear snow from paved surfaces. It is not intended for use on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. The appliance has a polarized plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. To use the appliance, connect it to a power source using an extension cord that is not damaged and is suitable for outdoor use. Ensure that the area of operation is clear of all persons, particularly small children. Never attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface.

FormNo.3371-112RevA
PowerShovel™
ModelNo.38361—SerialNo.313000001andUp
Operator'sManual
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
If,aftercarefullyreadingthismanual,youstillhave
questionsorproblems,calltollfree1-800-808-2963
(US)or1-800-808-3072(Canada)beforereturningthis
product.
IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Whenusinganelectricalappliance,basicprecautionsshould
alwaysbefollowed,includingthefollowing:
READALLINSTRUCTIONS
BEFOREUSINGTHISAPPLIANCE
WARNING—Toreducetheriskofre,electric
shock,orinjury,followthesesafetyinstructions.
Itisessentialthatyouoranyotheroperatoroftheappliance
readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbeforeoperating
theappliance.Payparticularattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol
whichmeansCAUTION,WARNINGorDANGER—personal
safetyinstruction.Readandunderstandtheinstructionbecauseit
hastodowithsafety.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjury,riskofre,orelectricalshock.
Doubleinsulation—Thepowercordandswitchusedonthis
appliancecannotbereplaced,andtheequipmentshallbe
disposedof.
Donotusetheapplianceonagraveledsurfaceunlessitis
adjustedforsuchasurfaceinaccordancewiththisOperator’s
Manual.
Keepchildrenandbystandersaway—Allvisitorsshouldbekept
atadistancefromtheworkarea.
Dressproperly—Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.They
canbecaughtinmovingparts.
Wearrubberbootswhenoperatingtheappliance.
Operatingtheapplianceinthehand-heldpositionisunsafe,
exceptinaccordancewiththespecialinstructionsforsuchuse
providedinthisOperator’sManual.
Warning—Topreventelectricshock,usetheapplianceonlywith
anextensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse.
Extensioncords—Topreventtheappliancecordandthe
extensioncordfromdisconnectingduringoperation,connectthe
extensioncordtotheapplianceasshownon
Figure4.
Avoidaccidentalstarting—Don’tcarrytheappliancewithyour
ngerontheswitch.Ensurethattheswitchisoffwhenpluggingin
theappliance.
Iftheappliancecordisdamagedinanymannerwhileitisplugged
in,disconnecttheextensioncordfromwallreceptacleandcontact
anAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Don’tabusethecord—Nevercarrytheappliancebyitscordor
yankontheextensioncordtodisconnecttheappliancefromthe
receptacle.Keepthecordfromheat,oil,andsharpedges.
Keephandsawayfrommovingparts.
Keepguardsinplaceandinworkingorder.
Don’tforcetheappliance—Itwillperformbetterandsaferatthe
rateforwhichitwasdesigned.
Donotoverreach—Watchyourfootingandkeepyourbalance
atalltimes.
Iftheappliancestrikesaforeignobject,followthesesteps:
•Stoptheappliance.
•Releasethetriggerandthesafetyinterlockswitch.
•Unplugthepowersupplycord.
•Inspectfordamage.
•Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperatingthe
appliance.
Disconnecttheappliance—Disconnecttheappliancefromthe
powersupplywhennotinuse,beforeservicing,orwhenchanging
accessories.
Storeanidleapplianceindoors—Whentheapplianceisnotin
use,itshouldbestoredindoorsinadry,secureplace—outofthe
reachofchildren.
Maintaintheappliancewithcare—Followinstructionsfor
changingaccessories.
ThisappliancemeetsorexceedstheB71.3specications
oftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstituteineffectatthe
timeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbeforeyou
startthemotor.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyouto
potentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafetymessages
thatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjuryordeath.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthisappliancecouldresult
ininjuryordeath.Toreducethispotential,complywiththe
followingsafetyinstructions.
©2012—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3371-112*A
Thisapplianceiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultinseriousinjury.
Training
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsontheappliance
andinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthisappliance.Be
thoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandtheproperuseofthe
equipment.Knowhowtostoptheapplianceanddisengage
thecontrolsquickly.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatetheappliance.Neverallow
adultstooperatetheappliancewithoutproperinstruction.
•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularly
smallchildren.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.
Preparation
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheapplianceistobe
usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,and
otherforeignobjects.
•Donotoperatetheappliancewithoutwearingadequatewinter
garments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcangetcaughtin
movingparts.Wearfootwearthatwillimprovefootingon
slipperysurfaces.
•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushedrock
surface.Thisapplianceisintendedforuseonlyonpaved
surfaces.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhilethemotor
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationor
whileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotecteyesfrom
foreignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromtheappliance.
Operation
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.Keep
clearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhiddenhazards
ortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthemotor,removethe
ignitionkey,thoroughlyinspecttheapplianceforanydamage,
andrepairthedamagebeforerestartingandoperatingthe
appliance.
•Iftheunitshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthemotor
andcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vibrationisgenerallya
warningoftrouble.
•Stopthemotorwheneveryouleavetheoperatingposition,
beforeuncloggingtherotorbladehousingordischargechute,
andwhenmakinganyrepairs,adjustmentsorinspections.
•Whencleaning,repairing,orinspectingtheappliance,stop
themotorandensurethattherotorbladesandallmoving
partshavestopped.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
•Neveroperatetheappliancewithoutproperguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworking.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildrenandothersaway.
•Donotoverloadthecapacityoftheappliancebyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe
appliance.
•Disengagepowertotherotorbladeswhentheapplianceis
transportedornotinuse.
•Neveroperatetheappliancewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.
Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparmholdonthe
handles.Walk;neverrun.
ClearingaCloggedDischarge
Chute
Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinsidethedischarge
chuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwith
snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischarge
chute.
Toclearthechute:
•Shutthemotoroff!
•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshavestopped
rotating.
•Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforpropertightness
tobesuretheequipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•AlwaysrefertothisOperator’sManualforimportantdetailsif
theapplianceistobestoredforanextendedperiod.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Runtheapplianceafewminutesafterthrowingsnowto
preventfreeze-upoftherotorblades.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednear
areasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamagedorlostdecals.
114-8985
1.Pushthebuttononthe
sideofthehandle,then
gripandsqueezethe
triggertoengagetherotor.
2.Releasethetriggerand
safetyinterlockswitchto
disengagetherotor.
2
114-8987
1.Electricshockhazard
4.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardoffoot;auger
5.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhand;impeller
6.Removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
119–9786
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
1
Nopartsrequired
–
Positiontheassisthandle.
2
Nopartsrequired
–
AdjustthePowerShovelheight.
1
PositioningtheAssistHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Moveandrotatetheassisthandletoapositionthatis
comfortableforyou.
Figure1
2.Tightentheknob.
3
2
AdjustingthePowerShovel
Height
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Settheshafttoaheightthatiscomfortableforyou.
Figure2
2.Tightentheknob.
Operation
Important:Thisapplianceisintendedforoutdoor,residential
useonly.donotuseitindoorsorforcommercialorindustrial
purposes.
ConnectingtoaPowerSource
Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thisappliancehasa
polarizedplug(i.e.,onebladeiswiderthantheother).Useonly
apolarizedplug,UL-listed(CSAcertiedinCanada)extension
cordrecommendedforoutdooruse.Apolarizedplugwilltina
polarizedcordonlyoneway.Iftheplugdoesnottfullyinthe
cord,reversethecord.Ifitstilldoesnott,purchaseapolarized
extensioncord.Ifyouhaveapolarizedextensioncordandthe
extensioncordplugdoesnottfullyintothewallreceptacle,
reversetheplug.Ifitstilldoesnott,contactaqualiedelectrician
toinstalltheproperoutlet.Donotchangetheapplianceor
extensioncordpluginanyway.
Useonlyanextensioncordrecommendedforoutdooruse.
DANGER
Contactwithwaterwhileoperatingtheproductcould
causeelectricshock,causinginjuryordeath.
•Don'thandletheplugortheappliancewithwet
handsorwhilestandinginwater.
•Useonlyanextensioncordrecommendedfor
outdoorcold-weatheruse.
ExtensionCordLengthMinimumWireGauge
(A.W.G.)
100feet
16
150feet
14
Note:Donotuseanextensioncordover150feet.
Important:Checktheextensioncordfrequentlyduringuse
forholesorcracksintheinsulation.Donotuseadamaged
cord.Donotrunthecordthroughstandingwaterorwet
grass.
1.Makealoopintheextensioncord.
Figure3
2.Inserttheloopthroughtheholeinthebackoftheupper
handle,securingthelooparoundthehook.
Figure4
Note:Thishelpstopreventyoufromaccidently
disconnectingtheextensioncordfromtheapplianceduring
operation.
3.Connecttheextensioncordtotheapplianceelectricalcord.
Figure5
4.Plugtheextensioncordintoawalloutlet.
5.Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofstones,toys,orother
foreignobjectswhichtherotorbladesmaypickupand
4
throw.Suchitemscouldbecoveredbysnowfallandremain
unnoticed.
StartingandStopping
TostartthePowerShovel,pushthebuttononthesideofthe
handlegripandsqueezethetrigger.Tostoptheproduct,release
thetrigger.
Figure6
OperatingTips
•StartthePowerShovelandtiltitforwarduntilthescraper
bladecontactstheground.PushthePowerShovelforward
atacomfortablerateofspeed,yetslowenoughtoclearthe
pathcompletely.Thewidthanddepthofthesnowdetermines
yourforwardspeed.
•DirectthesnowtotherightortotheleftbyholdingthePower
Shovelataslightangle.
•Forthemostefcientsnowremoval,throwthesnow
downwind,andslightlyoverlapeachswath.
•Ifyouneedtoclearsnowfromcrushedrockorgravel,push
downonthehandletoraisethescraperclearofloosematerial
thattherotorbladescouldthrow.
•ThePowerShovelcanremovesnowupto6in.(15cm)deep
inonepass.Whenclearingdeeperdrifts,holdthePower
Shovelbytheupperandlowerhandlesanduseaswingingor
sweepingmotion.Removeamaximumof6inches(15cm)
witheachpassandrepeatasmanytimesasrequired.
•Keepthecordclearofobstructions,sharpobjects,androtor.
Donotpullsharplyonthecordorabuseitinanymanner.
Frequentlyinspectthecordfordamage.Ifitisdamaged,
replacethecord.
•DisconnecttheextensioncordafterusingthePowerShovel.
HangtheextensioncordwiththePowerShovelsoitwillnot
bemisplacedordamaged.
Maintenance
WARNING
Iftheextensioncordispluggedintoproduct,someone
couldaccidentallyoperateitwhileyouareperforming
maintenanceonit,causingseriouspersonalinjury.
Disconnecttheextensioncordbeforeyouperformany
maintenance.
ReplacingtheRotor
1.Usea9/16-inchwrenchtoremovetheboltonthesideof
thehousing.
Figure7
2.Removetheoldrotorfromthehousing.
Figure8
3.Installthenewrotorinthehousingbyinsertingtheendof
therotorontothettedendinthehousingandrotatingthe
rotoruntilitsnapsintoposition.
Figure9
Note:Thehousingwillexwhenyouinstalltherotor.
4.Tightentheboltonthesideofthehousing.
5
Figure10
LubricatingthePowerShovel
ThePowerShoveldoesnotneedlubrication;allbearingsare
lubricatedatthefactoryforthelifeoftheproduct.
Service
Torohasdesignedthisproducttogiveyouyearsoftroublefree
use.Shoulditneedservice,bringtheproducttoyourAuthorized
ToroServiceDealer.YourT oroDealerisspeciallytrainedtorepair
ToroproductsandwillensurethatyourT orostays“All”Toro.
Double-insulatedAppliances
Inadouble-insulatedappliance,twosystemsofinsulation
areprovidedinsteadofgrounding.Nogroundingmeansis
providedonadouble-insulatedappliance,norshouldameansfor
groundingbeaddedtotheappliance.Servicingadouble-insulated
appliancerequiresextremecareandknowledgeofthesystem,
andshouldbedoneonlybythequaliedservicepersonnelat
yourAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer.Replacementpartsfora
double-insulatedappliancemustbeidenticaltothepartsthey
replace.Adouble-insulatedapplianceismarkedwiththewords
“DoubleInsulation”or“DoubleInsulated.”Thesymbol(square
withinasquare)mayalsobemarkedontheappliance.
ProductInformation
Amodelandserialnumberdecalislocatedonthehousing.
Alwaysrefertospecicnumbersothedecalincorrespondenceor
whenyouneedreplacementparts.
Storage
Storetheproductandextensioncordindoors,inacooldry
location,outofreachofchildrenandanimals.
Note:Devicesforretainingextensioncordsarecommercially
available.
PreparingthePowerShovel
forStorage
1.ExaminethePowerShovelthoroughlyforworn,loose,or
damagedparts.Ifpartsrepairorreplacementisnecessary,
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
2.Examinetheextensioncordthoroughlyforsignsofexcess
wearordamage.Ifitiswornordamaged,replaceit.
3.DisconnecttheextensioncordfromthePowerShovel
beforestoring.
4.StorethePowerShovelinaclean,dry,locked-upplaceout
ofthereachofchildrenandcoverittoprovideprotection.
5.Storetheproductandextensioncordindoors,inacooldry
location,outofreachofchildrenandanimals.
Note:Devicesforretainingextensioncordsare
commerciallyavailable.
6
Notes:
7
TheToroPromise-ElectricSnowthrowersandBrooms
ATwo-YearFullWarrantyforResidentialUsefortheUnitedStatesandCanada
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantthisproductfortwoyearsagainst
defectsinmaterialorworkmanshipwhenusedfornormalresidentialpurposes.*
IfyouthinkyourToroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship,followthisprocedure:
•
Ifyouhavequestionsorproblems,orbeforereturningthisproduct,calltollfree:1-800-808-2963(US)or1-800-808-3072(Canada).
•
Toreceiveareplacementorrepair,atouroption,returnthecompleteunittotheseller.UnitedStatesandCanadacustomersmayreturntheirproduct,
withproofofpurchase,toanyAuthorizedServiceDealer.UnitedStatescustomersmayalsoreturntheirproduct,withproofofpurchase,postage
prepaid,totheT oroServiceCenter,21350CedarAvenueS.,Lakeville,MN55044-9090.
Thiswarrantycoversproductdefectsonly.NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect,incidentalor
consequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding
substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheaboveexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarranty
givesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesandCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor’sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining
guaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
*Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.PartNumber374-0262Rev.C
374-0262RevC
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Toro Snow Blower 38361 User manual

Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
Snow Blower 38361
Category
Snow throwers
Type
User manual
This manual is also suitable for

Toro Snow Blower 38361 is an electric appliance that you can use to clear snow from paved surfaces. It is not intended for use on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. The appliance has a polarized plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. To use the appliance, connect it to a power source using an extension cord that is not damaged and is suitable for outdoor use. Ensure that the area of operation is clear of all persons, particularly small children. Never attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface.

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