Form No. 3352-357 Rev A
Power Shovel Plus
Model No. 38365 —Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Introduction
R ead this infor mation carefully to lear n ho w to operate and
maintain y our product properly and to a v oid injur y and
product damag e . Y ou are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely .
Y ou ma y contact T oro directly at www .T oro .com for
product and accessor y infor mation, help finding a dealer ,
or to register y our product.
W henev er y ou need ser vice , g en uine T oro par ts , or
additional infor mation, contact an A uthorized Ser vice
Dealer or T oro Customer Ser vice and ha v e the model and
serial n umbers of y our product ready . T he figure belo w
identifies the location of the model and serial n umbers on
the product. W rite the n umbers in the space pro vided.
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
T his man ual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messag es identified b y the safety aler t symbol (sho wn
belo w), whic h signals a hazard that ma y cause serious injur y
or death if y ou do not follo w the recommended precautions .
T his man ual uses 2 other w ords to highlight infor mation.
Impor tant calls attention to special mec hanical infor mation
and Note emphasizes g eneral infor mation w or th y of special
attention.
Safety
T his sno wthr o w er meets or ex ceeds the ISO standard
8437 in ef fect at the time of pr oduction.
R ead and under stand the contents of this man ual
bef or e the motor is ev er star ted.
T his is the safety aler t symbol. It is used to aler t y ou
to potential per sonal injur y hazards. Obey all safety
messa ges that f ollo w this symbol to a v oid possible
injur y or death.
Impr oper l y using or maintaining this sno wthr o w er
could r esult in injur y or death. T o r educe this potential,
compl y with the f ollo wing safety instr uctions.
T he follo wing instr uctions ha v e been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3-1995 and the ISO 8437:1989
standard.
Training
• R ead the operator’ s man ual carefully . Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Kno w ho w to stop the unit and diseng ag e
the controls quic kly .
• Nev er allo w c hildren to operate the sno wthro w er .
Nev er allo w adults to operate the sno wthro w er without
proper instr uction.
• K ee p the area of operation clear of all persons
(par ticularly small c hildren) and pets .
• Ex ercise caution to a v oid slipping or falling .
Preparation
• T horoughly inspect the area where y ou will use the
sno wthro w er . R emo v e all door mats , sleds , boards ,
wires , and other foreign objects .
• R elease the control bar to diseng ag e the rotor blades
before star ting the motor .
• Do not operate the sno wthro w er without w earing
adequate winter g ar ments . W ear footw ear that will
impro v e y our footing on slipper y surfaces .
© 2005—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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• Nev er attempt to mak e any adjustments while the motor
is r unning, ex ce pt where specifically recommended b y
T oro .
• Let the motor and the sno wthro w er adjust to the
outdoor temperature before star ting to clear sno w .
• Operating any po w ered mac hine can result in foreign
objects being thro wn into the eyes . Alw a ys w ear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating, adjusting, or
re pairing the sno wthro w er .
• Alw a ys ensure that the v entilation openings are k e pt
clear of debris .
• Before use , c hec k the supply and extension cord for
signs of damag e or aging .
Operation
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating par ts .
K ee p clear of the disc harg e opening at all times .
• Disconnect the mac hine from the po w er source before
c hec king, cleaning, or w orking on the mac hine and
when it is not in use .
• If the cord becomes damag ed during use , disconnect
the cord from the po w er supply immediately . Do not
touc h the cord before disconnecting the po w er supply .
• Do not use the mac hine if the cord is damag ed or w or n.
• K ee p extension cords a w a y from the rotor blades .
• T he po w er supply used with the appliance should be a
residential cur rent device (R CD) with a tripping cur rent
of not more than 30 mA.
• Ex ercise extreme caution when crossing g ra v el dri v es ,
w alks , or roads . Sta y aler t for hidden hazards or traffic .
• Do not attempt to clear sno w from a cr ushed-roc k or
g ra v el surface . T his product is intended for use only on
pa v ed surfaces .
• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor ,
thoroughly inspect the sno wthro w er for any
damag e , and re pair the damag e before operating the
sno wthro w er .
• If the unit should star t to vibrate abnor mally , stop the
motor and c hec k immediately for the cause . Vibration
is g enerally a w ar ning of trouble .
• Stop the motor whenev er y ou lea v e the operating
position, before unclog ging the disc harg e c hute , and
when making any re pairs , adjustments , or inspections .
• W hen cleaning, re pairing, or inspecting, mak e cer tain
that the rotor blades and all mo ving par ts ha v e stopped.
• Do not clear sno w across the face of slopes . Ex ercise
extreme caution when c hanging direction on slopes . Do
not attempt to clear stee p slopes .
• Nev er operate the sno wthro w er without proper guards ,
plates , or other safety protecti v e devices in place .
• Nev er operate the sno wthro w er near glass enclosures ,
automobiles , windo w w ells , and drop-offs without
properly adjusting the sno w disc harg e angle . K ee p
c hildren and pets a w a y .
• Do not o v erload the mac hine capacity b y attempting to
clear sno w at too fast a rate .
• Look behind and use care when bac king up with the
sno wthro w er .
• Nev er direct the disc harg e at b ystanders or allo w any one
in front of the unit.
• Nev er operate the sno wthro w er without g ood visibility
or light. Alw a ys be sure of y our footing, and k ee p a fir m
hold on the handle . W alk; nev er r un.
Maintenance and Storage
• Chec k all fasteners at frequent inter v als for proper
tightness to be sure that the equipment is in safe
w orking condition.
• Alw a ys refer to this operator’ s man ual for impor tant
details if the sno wthro w er is to be stored for an
extended period.
• Maintain or re place safety and instr uction labels when
necessar y .
• Examine the P o w er Sho v el Plus thoroughly for w or n,
loose , or damag ed par ts . If par ts re pair or re placement
is necessar y , contact an A uthorized Ser vice Dealer for
assistance .
• R un the appliance a few min utes after use to prev ent
the collector/impeller from freezing up .
Toro Snowthrower Safety
T he follo wing list contains safety infor mation specific to
T oro products or other safety infor mation that y ou m ust
kno w .
• R otating r otor blades can injur e finger s or hands.
Sta y behind the handles and a w a y from the disc harg e
opening while operating the sno wthro w er . K eep y our
f ace, hands, feet, and an y other par t of y our body or
clothing a w ay fr om mo ving or r otating par ts.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, re pairing, and inspecting
the sno wthro w er , and before unclog ging the disc harg e
c hute , stop the motor and w ait f or all mo ving par ts
to stop .
• Use a stic k, not y our hands , to remo v e obstr uctions
from the disc harg e c hute .
• Bef or e lea ving the operating position, stop the motor ,
and w ait for all mo ving par ts to stop .
• Do not w ear loose-fitting clothing that could g et caught
in mo ving par ts .
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• If a shield, safety device , or decal is damag ed, illegible ,
or lost, re pair or re place it before beginning operation.
Also , tighten any loose fasteners .
• Do not use the sno wthro w er on a roof .
• P erfor m only those maintenance instr uctions described
in this man ual. Before perfor ming any maintenance ,
ser vice , or adjustment, stop the motor and disconnect
the cord. If major re pairs are ev er needed, contact an
A uthorized Ser vice Dealer .
• Purc hase only g en uine T oro re placement par ts and
accessories .
Sound Pressure
T his unit has a maxim um sound pressure lev el at the
operator’ s ear of 82 dB A, based on measurements of
identical mac hines per ISO 11201.
Sound Power
T his unit has a guaranteed sound po w er lev el of 96 dB A,
based on measurements of identical mac hines per EN 3744.
Vibration
T his unit does not ex ceed a hand/ar m vibration lev el of
5.79 m/s2, based on measurements of identical mac hines
per EN 1033.
Waste of Electrical/Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
• EU directive 2002/96/EC classies this product as an electrical or electronic tool.
• Do Not dispose of this tool as unsorted municipal waste.
• Dispose of this tool at a collection or recycling center according to local and national law.
• The consumer has an important role in reducing the disposal of waste by returning waste
electronic/electrical tools for recycling.
• Recycling avoids the dispersion of hazardous materials into the municipal waste stream.
• The crossed-out bin symbol reminds the user not to dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
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Safety and Instructional Decals
Important: Safety and instr uction decals ar e located near ar eas of potential danger . R eplace dama ged decals.
106-9795
1. Electric shock hazard and cutting/dismemberment hazard—keep
bystanders a safe distance from the machine and read the
Operator’s Manual .
107-9976
1. Snow mode only; this side up. 2. Brush mode only; this side up.
107-9977
1. Read the Operator’s Manual .
107-9978
1. Read the Operator’s Manual .
107-9979
1. Warning–read the Operator’s Manual .
2. Electric shock hazard—do not use a damaged power cord; disconnect the power cord from the power source and read the instructions before
servicing or performing maintenance
3. Thrown object; cutting dismemberment, impeller; and cutting dismemberment, auger hazards—keep bystanders a safe distance from the
machine; wear eye protection.
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Setup
1. Positioning the Assist
Handle
1. Mo v e and rotate the assist handle to a position that is
comfor table for y ou.
2. Tighten the knob .
2. Adjusting the Power Shovel
Plus Height
1. Set the shaft to a height that is comfor table for y ou.
2. Tighten the knob .
Product Overview
Snow Mode
1. Trigger
4. Assist handle
2. Cord lock system 5. Knob
3. Electric cord connection 6. Rotor blades
Broom Mode
1. Trigger
4. Assist handle
2. Cord lock system 5. Knob
3. Electric cord connection
6. Broom
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Operation
Preparing the Appliance
F or safe and efficient use of y our P o w er Sho v el Plus , use
only an extension cord recommended for outdoor use .
Note: Do not use an extension cord o v er 150 feet (46 m)
long .
Contact with w ater while operating the pr oduct
could cause electric shock, causing injur y or death.
• Don’ t handle the plug or the appliance with w et
hands or while standing in w ater .
• Use onl y an extension cord r ecommended f or
outdoor cold w eather use.
Important: Check the po w er cord fr equentl y during
use f or holes in the insulation. Do not use a dama ged
cord. Do not r un the cord thr ough standing w ater or
w et g rass.
1. Mak e a loop in the extension cord.
2. Inser t the loop through the hole in the bac k of the
upper handle , securing the loop around the hook.
Note: T his helps to prev ent y ou from accidently
disconnecting the extension cord from the appliance
during operation.
3. Connect the extension cord to the appliance electrical
cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a w all outlet.
5. K ee p the area to be cleared free of stones , to ys , or other
foreign objects whic h the rotor blades ma y pic k up and
thro w . Suc h items could be co v ered b y sno wfall and
remain unnoticed.
Starting and Stopping
T o star t the P o w er Sho v el Plus , push the button on the side
of the handle g rip and squeeze the trig g er . T o stop the
product, release the trig g er .
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Converting from
Snowthrowing to Sweeping
Important: Disconnect the po w er fr om the P o w er
Sho v el Plus bef or e perf or ming this pr ocedur e.
1. Use a 9/16-inc h wrenc h to remo v e the bolt on the side
of the housing .
2. R emo v e the sno wthro w er rotor from the housing .
3. Install the broom in the housing .
4. Secure the broom with the bolt that y ou previously
remo v ed.
5. Tighten the bolt on the side of the housing .
6. Install the deflector .
Note: T he deflector snaps into place .
7. Loosen the lo w er knob on the shaft.
8. R otate the handle g rip to the opposite side of the shaft.
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9. Tighten the knob .
10. Ensure that the P o w er Sho v el Plus is in the broom
mode as sho wn.
Note: Y ou ma y need to adjust the length of the shaft
to comfor tably operate in broom mode . R efer to
Adjusting the P o w er Sho v el Plus Height.
Converting from Sweeping to
Snowthrowing
Important: Disconnect the po w er fr om the P o w er
Sho v el Plus bef or e perf or ming this pr ocedur e.
1. R emo v e the deflector .
2. Use a 9/16-inc h wrenc h to remo v e the bolt on the side
of the housing .
3. R emo v e the broom from the housing .
4. Install the rotor in the housing b y inser ting the end of
the rotor onto the fitted end in the housing and rotating
the rotor until it snaps into position.
Note: T he housing will flex when y ou install the
sno wthro w er rotor .
5. Tighten the bolt on the side of the housing .
6. Loosen the lo w er knob on the shaft.
7. R otate the handle g rip to the opposite side of the shaft.
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8. Tighten the knob .
9. Ensure that the P o w er Sho v el Plus is in the sno wthro w er
mode as sho wn.
Note: Y ou ma y need to adjust the length of the shaft
to comfor tably operate in sno wthro w er mode . R efer to
Adjusting the P o w er Sho v el Plus Height.
Operating Tips
Snow Mode
• Star t the P o w er Sho v el Plus and tilt it forw ard until the
scraper blade contacts the g round. Push the P o w er
Sho v el Plus forw ard at a comfor table rate of speed, yet
slo w enough to clear the path completely . T he width
and de pth of the sno w deter mines y our forw ard speed.
• Direct the sno w to the right or to the left b y holding the
P o w er Sho v el Plus at a slight angle .
• F or the most efficient sno w remo v al, thro w the sno w
do wnwind, and slightly o v erlap eac h sw ath.
• If y ou need to clear sno w from cr ushed roc k or g ra v el,
push do wn on the handle to raise the scraper clear of
loose material that the rotor blades could thro w .
• T he P o w er Sho v el Plus can remo v e sno w up to 6
in. (15 cm) dee p in one pass . W hen clearing dee per
drifts , hold the P o w er Sho v el Plus b y the upper and
lo w er handles and use a swinging or sw ee ping motion.
R emo v e a maxim um of 6 inc hes (15 cm) with eac h pass
and re peat as many times as required.
• K ee p the cord clear of obstr uctions , shar p objects , and
rotor . Do not pull shar ply on the cord or abuse it in any
manner . F requently inspect the cord for damag e . If it is
damag ed, re place the cord.
• Disconnect the extension cord after using the P o w er
Sho v el Plus . Hang the extension cord with the P o w er
Sho v el Plus so it will not be misplaced or damag ed.
Broom Mode
• Star t the P o w er Sho v el Plus and push it forw ard at a
comfor table rate of speed, yet slo w enough to clear the
path completely . T he width and de pth of the debris
deter mines y our forw ard speed. Tilt it forw ard to
increase the contact betw een the br ush and the surface .
• Direct the debris to the right or to the left b y holding
the P o w er Sho v el Plus at a slight angle .
• F or the most efficient debris remo v al, sw ee p it
do wnwind, and slightly o v erlap eac h sw ath.
• K ee p the cord clear of obstr uctions , shar p objects , and
rotor . Do not pull shar ply on the cord or abuse it in any
manner . F requently inspect the cord for damag e . If it is
damag ed, re place the cord.
• Use the broom only on hard, flat surfaces .
• Do not use the broom near or in standing w ater .
• Disconnect the extension cord after using the P o w er
Sho v el Plus . Hang the extension cord with the P o w er
Sho v el Plus so it will not be misplaced or damag ed.
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Maintenance
If the extension cord is plug ged into pr oduct,
someone could accidentall y operate it while y ou
ar e perf or ming maintenance on it, causing serious
per sonal injur y .
Disconnect the extension cord bef or e y ou perf or m
an y maintenance.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Yearly or before storage
• Prepare the Power Shovel Plus for storage.
Lubricating the Power Shovel
Plus
T he P o w er Sho v el Plus does not need lubrication; all
bearings are lubricated at the factor y for the life of the
product.
Storage
Preparing the Power Shovel
Plus for Storage
1. Examine the P o w er Sho v el Plus thoroughly for w or n,
loose , or damag ed par ts . If par ts re pair or re placement
is necessar y , contact an A uthorized Ser vice Dealer for
assistance .
2. Examine the extension cord thoroughly for signs of
ex cess w ear or damag e . If it is w or n or damag ed,
re place it.
3. Disconnect the extension cord from the P o w er Sho v el
Plus before storing .
4. Store the P o w er Sho v el Plus in a clean, dr y , loc k ed-up
place out of the reac h of c hildren and co v er it to pro vide
protection.
5. Store the product and extension cord indoors , in a cool
dr y location, out of reac h of c hildren and animals .
Note: Devices for retaining extension cords are
commercially a v ailable .
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