Toro 1800 Power Curve Snowthrower User manual
- Category
- Snow throwers
- Type
- User manual
Toro 1800 Power Curve Snowthrower is an ideal choice for clearing snow from driveways, walkways, and other paved surfaces. It features a powerful electric motor that delivers a consistent flow of power to the auger and impeller, ensuring efficient snow removal even in heavy snowfall. The snowthrower's compact design and lightweight construction make it easy to maneuver, while its adjustable discharge chute allows you to direct the snow exactly where you want it.
Toro 1800 Power Curve Snowthrower is an ideal choice for clearing snow from driveways, walkways, and other paved surfaces. It features a powerful electric motor that delivers a consistent flow of power to the auger and impeller, ensuring efficient snow removal even in heavy snowfall. The snowthrower's compact design and lightweight construction make it easy to maneuver, while its adjustable discharge chute allows you to direct the snow exactly where you want it.
FormNo.3424-703RevB
1800PowerCurve
®
Snowthrower
ModelNo.38381—SerialNo.319000001andUp
Operator'sManual
If,aftercarefullyreadingthismanual,youstillhavequestions
orproblems,calltollfree1-800-808-2963(US)or1-800-808-3072
(Canada)beforereturningthisproduct.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,thecomplete
warrantydetails,ortoregisteryourproduct.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thepowercordonthisproductcontains
lead,achemicalknowntotheState
ofCaliforniatocausebirthdefects
orotherreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Whenusinganelectricalappliance,basicprecautionsshould
alwaysbefollowed,includingthefollowing:
READALLINSTRUCTIONS
BEFOREUSINGTHISAPPLIANCE
WARNING—Toreducetheriskofre,electric
shock,orinjury,followthesesafetyinstructions.
Itisessentialthatyouoranyotheroperatoroftheappliance
readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbeforeoperating
theappliance.Payparticularattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol
whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER—personal
safetyinstruction.Readandunderstandtheinstructionbecauseit
hastodowithsafety.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjury,riskofre,orelectricalshock.
Doubleinsulation—Thepowercordandswitchusedonthis
machinecannotbereplaced,andtheequipmentshallbedisposed
of.
Donotusetheapplianceongraveledsurfaceunlessitisadjusted
forsuchasurfaceinaccordancewiththeOperator’sManual.
Keepchildrenandbystandersaway—Allvisitorsshouldbekept
atadistancefromtheworkarea.
Dressproperly—Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.They
canbecaughtinmovingparts.
Wearrubberbootswhenoperatingtheappliance.
Operatingtheapplianceinthehand-heldpositionisunsafe,
exceptinaccordancewiththespecialinstructionsforsuchuse
providedintheOperator’sManual.
Warning—Topreventelectricshock,usetheapplianceonlywith
anextensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse.
Extensioncords—Topreventtheappliancecordandthe
extensioncordfromdisconnectingduringoperation,connectthe
extensioncordtotheapplianceasshowninFigure9.
Avoidaccidentalstarting—Donotcarrytheappliancewithyour
ngerontheswitch.Ensurethattheswitchisoffwhenpluggingin
theappliance.
Iftheappliancecordisdamagedinanymannerwhileitisplugged
in,disconnecttheextensioncordfromthewallreceptacleand
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Donotabusethecord—Nevercarrytheappliancebyitscordor
yankontheextensioncordtodisconnecttheappliancefromthe
receptacle.Keepthecordfromheat,oil,andsharpedges.
Keephandsawayfrommovingparts.
Keepguardsinplaceandinworkingorder.
Donotforcetheappliance—Itwillperformbetterandsaferat
therateforwhichitwasdesigned.
Donotoverreach—Watchyourfootingandkeepyourbalance
atalltimes.
Iftheappliancestrikesaforeignobject,followthesesteps:
•Immediatelyreleasethecontrolbartostoptheappliance.
•Unplugthepowercord.
•Inspectfordamage.
•Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperatingthe
appliance.
Disconnecttheappliance—Disconnecttheappliancefromthe
powersupplywhennotinuse,beforeservicing,whenchanging
accessories,etc.
Storeanidleapplianceindoors.Whentheapplianceisnotin
use,itshouldbestoredindoorsinadry,securedplaceoutofthe
reachofchildren.
Maintaintheappliancewithcare—Followinstructionsfor
changingaccessories.
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Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheMexico
AllRightsReserved
*3424-703*B
ThisappliancemeetsorexceedstheB71.3specications
oftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstituteineffectatthe
timeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbeforeyou
startthemotor.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyouto
potentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafetymessages
thatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjuryordeath.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthisappliancecouldresult
ininjuryordeath.Toreducethispotential,complywiththe
followingsafetyinstructions.
Thisapplianceiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultinseriousinjury.
Training
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsontheappliance
andinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthisappliance.Be
thoroughlyfamiliarwithallthecontrolsandtheproperuseof
theappliance.Knowhowtostoptheapplianceanddisengage
thecontrolsquickly.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatetheappliance.Neverallow
adultstooperatetheappliancewithoutproperinstruction.
•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularly
smallchildren.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.
Preparation
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheapplianceistobe
usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,and
otherforeignobjects.
•Donotoperatetheappliancewithoutwearingadequatewinter
garments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcangetcaughtin
movingparts.Wearfootwearthatwillimprovefootingon
slipperysurfaces.
•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushedrock
surface.Thisapplianceisintendedforuseonlyonpaved
surfaces.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhilethemotor
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationor
whileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotecteyesfrom
foreignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromtheappliance.
Operation
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.Keep
clearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhiddenhazards
ortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthemotor,unplugthe
extensioncord,removetheinterlockbutton(key),and
thoroughlyinspecttheapplianceforanydamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperatingtheappliance.
•Iftheapplianceshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe
motorandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vibrationis
generallyawarningoftrouble.
•Stopthemotor,removetheinterlockbutton(key),andunplug
theappliancewheneveryouleavetheoperatingposition,
beforeuncloggingtherotorbladehousingordischargechute,
andwhenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments,orinspections.
•Whencleaning,repairing,orinspectingtheappliance,stop
themotor,removetheinterlockbutton(key),unplugthe
appliance,andensurethattherotorbladesandallmoving
partshavestopped.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
•Neveroperatetheappliancewithoutproperguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworking.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildrenandothersaway.
•Donotoverloadthecapacityoftheappliancebyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe
appliance.
•Neveroperatetheappliancewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.
Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparmholdonthe
handle.Walk;neverrun.
ClearingaClogged
DischargeChute
Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinsidethedischarge
chuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwith
snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischarge
chute.
Toclearthechute:
•Shutthemotoroff,removetheinterlockbutton(key),and
unplugtheextensioncordfromthemachine!
•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshavestopped
rotating.
•Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforpropertightness
toensurethattheapplianceisinsafeworkingcondition.
•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualforimportantdetailsif
theapplianceistobestoredforanextendedperiod.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabelsasneeded.
•Runtheapplianceforafewminutesafterthrowingsnowto
preventfreeze-upoftherotorblades.
2
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasily
visibletotheoperatorandarelocatednear
anyareaofpotentialdanger.Replaceany
decalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal114-4542
114-4542
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Removedecal
3.Warning
decal114-9034
114-9034
decal114-9035
114-9035
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardsofhandorfoot,auger—do
notplaceyourhandinthechute;removetheinterlock
button(key)andreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
decal138-6679
138-6679
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofthehand,auger;
cutting/dismemberment
hazardofthefoot,
impeller—stayaway
frommovingparts,keep
allguardsandshields
inplace;disconnectthe
powercordfromthepower
sourcebeforeperforming
maintenance.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
decal119-9841
119–9841
1.1)Pushtheinterlock
switch;2)Holdthehandle
toengagetherotationof
theaugerblade.
2.Releasethehandleto
disengagetherotationof
theaugerblade.
3
Setup
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefrom
thenormaloperatingposition.
InstallingtheUpperHandle
1.Removethehandleknobs,ovalbolts,andcurvedwashers
fromthelowerhandle.
2.Installtheupperhandletothelowerhandleofthemachine
withthehandleknobs,curvedwashers,andovalboltsas
showninFigure1.
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Figure1
1.Handleknob(2)
4.Lowerhandle
2.Curvedwasher(2)
5.Upperhandle
3.Ovalbolt(2)
Note:Ensurethatthepowercordattachedtothemachine
isroutedoverthelowerhandleandtotheinsideofthe
handleassembly.
3.Tightenthehandleknobsrmlybyhand.
4.Attachthecordguidetothehandle(Figure2).
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Figure2
1.Cordguide3.Cord
2.Handle
InstallingtheChuteControl
Rod
1.Positionthedischargechutesothatitfacesforward.
Important:Alignthearrowonthedischargechute
withthearrowonthehousing(Figure3).
g013454
Figure3
1.Dischargechute2.Alignthearrows
2.Inserttheendofthechutecontrolrodthroughthekeyed
holeinthebracketthatisattachedtothetopofthelower
handle(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Keyedhole2.Bracket
3.Removethedecalthatcoversthekeyedholeinthebackof
thehousing(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Decal2.Keyedhole
4.Ensurethatthehandleofthechutecontrolrodpoints
upward(Figure6),andinserttherodintothekeyedhole
inthebackofthehousing.
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Figure6
1.Handleonthechutecontrolrod
5.Firmlypushtherodintothekeyedholeinthebackofthe
housinguntilitsnapsintoplace.
6.Movethehandleonthechutecontrolrodtoensurethatit
movesinthesamedirectionasthechute(Figure7).
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Figure7
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Operation
ProductOverview
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Figure8
1.Rotorblades8.Powercontrolbar
2.Beltcover(notshown)
9.Upperhandle
3.Chutedeector10.Cord
4.Chutedeectortrigger11.Chutecontrolrod
5.Dischargechutehandle
12.Handleknobs
6.Cordlock
13.Dischargechute
7.Interlockbutton(key)
Important:Thismachineisintendedforoutdoor,
residentialuseonly.Donotuseitindoorsorforcommercial
orindustrialpurposes.
ConnectingtoaPower
Source
Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thismachinehasapolarized
plug(i.e.,onebladeiswiderthantheother).Useonlya
polarizedplug,UL-listed(CSAcertiedinCanada)extension
cordrecommendedforoutdooruse.Apolarizedplugwilltina
polarizedcordonlyoneway.Iftheplugdoesnottfullyinthe
cord,reversethecord.Ifitstilldoesnott,purchaseapolarized
extensioncord.Ifyouhaveapolarizedextensioncordandthe
extensioncordplugdoesnottfullyintothewallreceptacle,
reversetheplug.Ifitstilldoesnott,contactaqualiedelectrician
toinstalltheproperoutlet.Donotchangethemachineor
extensioncordpluginanyway.
DANGER
Contactwithwaterwhileoperatingthemachinecould
causeelectricshock,causinginjuryordeath.
•Donothandletheplugorthemachinewithwet
handsorwhilestandinginwater.
•Useonlyanextensioncordrecommendedfor
outdoorcold-weatheruse.
ExtensionCordLengthMinimumWireGauge
(A.W.G.)
25feet
14
50feet
14
100feet
12
150feet
10
Note:Donotuseanextensioncordover48meters(150feet).
Important:Checktheextensioncordfrequentlyduring
useforholesorcracksintheinsulation.Donotusea
damagedcord.Donotrunthecordthroughstandingwater.
Note:Topreventtheextensioncordfromdisconnectingduring
operation,usethecordlockontheupperhandlebeforeyou
connectittothemachine(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Cordlock
2.Extensioncord
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcangetdamaged,causingashock
orre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusingthe
snowthrower.Ifthecordisdamaged,donotoperate
thesnowthrower.Repairorreplacethedamagedcord
immediately.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
assistance.
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StartingandStoppingthe
Motor
1.Tostartthemotor,inserttheinterlockbutton(key),press
andholdtheinterlockbutton(key),andsqueezethepower
controlbartothehandle(Figure10).
g017930
Figure10
1.Interlockbutton(key)
2.Powercontrolbar
Note:Youmayreleasetheinterlockbutton(key)afteryou
squeezeandholdthepowercontrolbartothehandle.
2.Tostopthemotor,releasethepowercontrolbar.
Note:Whenyoustopthemachineafteryouhavenished
removingthesnow,alsoremovetheinterlockbutton(key)
anddisconnecttheextensioncord.
AdjustingtheDischarge
ChuteandChuteDeector
Toadjustthedischargechute,movethehandleonthechute
controlrodinthedirectionthatyouwishtodirectthesnowstream
(Figure6andFigure7).
Toadjustthechutedeector(andthereforetheheightofthesnow
stream),squeezethetriggerandraiseorlowerthechutedeector
(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Chutedeectortrigger
WARNING
Agapbetweenthedischargechuteandthechute
deectormayallowthemachinetothrowsnowand
objectsinthedirectionoftheoperator.Thrownobjects
couldcauseseriouspersonalinjury.
•Donotforcethechutedeectortoofarforwardso
thatagapappearsbetweenthedischargechute
andchutedeector.
•Donotadjustthechutedeectorwiththepower
controlbarengaged.Releasethepowercontrolbar
beforeadjustingthechutedeector.
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OperatingTips
WARNING
Ifthemachinehitsanobjectwhileinoperation,the
objectcouldbethrownatyouorbystanders,resulting
inseriouspersonalinjury.
Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjectsthatthe
rotorbladescanpickupandthrow.
•Checktheconditionofthemachinebeforeoperatingitto
ensurethattherotorturnsfreely.
•Alwayskeepchildrenandpetsawayfromtheareaof
operation.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofstones,toys,orother
objectswhichtherotorbladescanthrow.Suchitemscould
becoveredbysnowfallandgounnoticed.Ifthemachine
strikesanobjectduringoperation,stopthemachine,unplug
theextensioncord,removetheobstruction,andcheckthe
machinefordamage.
•Beginremovingsnowneartheelectricaloutletandwork
outward.Blowbackandforth,notawayfromandtowardthe
outlet.
•Whenturningattheendofaswath,stepoverthecordand
turnthemachine.
•Alwaysoverlapeachswathanddischargethesnowdownwind
whenpossible.
WARNING
Whenusingthedischargechutehandle,never
directthesnowdischargechuteattheoperatoror
bystanders.Themachinecanthrowobjectsand
causeseriouspersonalinjury.
Whenusingthedischargechutehandle,always
turnthedischargechuteintheoppositedirection
fromwhereyouorbystandersarestanding.
•Keeptheextensioncordclearofobstructions,sharpobjects,
andallmovingparts.Donotpullsharplyoncordorabuse
itinanymanner.Inspecttheextensioncordfrequentlyfor
damagethatmayresultinanelectricshock.Iftheextension
cordisdamaged,replaceit.
•Incoldandsnowyweatherconditions,somecontrolsand
movingpartsmayfreeze.Therefore,ifanycontrolbecomes
difculttooperate,stopthemotor,disconnecttheextension
cord,andcheckforfrozenparts.Donotuseexcessiveforce
whentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Bringthemachine
indoorstothawfrozencontrolsbeforeoperatingit.
•Whenoperatingthemachine,keepthewheels2.5cm(1inch)
offthepavementbytippingthemachineforward.Thishelps
preventthesnowfrombuildinguponthewheels.
•Afterclearingthesnow,letthemotorrunforafewminutes
sothatmovingpartsdonotfreeze.Thenshutoffthemotor,
waitforallmovingpartstostop,andwipetheiceandsnow
offthemachine.Rotatethechutecrankseveraltimesto
removeanysnow.
Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefrom
thenormaloperatingposition.
WARNING
Iftheextensioncordispluggedintotheappliance,
someonecouldaccidentallyoperatetheappliance
whileyouareperformingmaintenanceonit,causing
seriouspersonalinjury.
Removetheinterlockbutton(key)anddisconnectthe
extensioncordbeforeyouperformanymaintenance
ontheappliance.
LubricatingtheMachine
Youdonotneedtolubricatethemachine;allthebearingshave
beenlubricatedatthefactoryforthelifeofthemachine.
ReplacingtheScraper
Thescraperislocatedatthebottomoftherotorhousingasshown
inFigure12.
g013466
Figure12
1.Scraper
1.Removethescrewfromeachsideplatethatholdsthe
scraper(Figure13)and2screwsfromunderthemachine
(Figure14)thatsecurethescrapertothemachine.
g013467
Figure13
1.Screw(2)
8
g013469
Figure14
1.Screws
2.Removeanddiscardtheoldscraper.
3.Installthenewscraper,andfastenitsecurelywiththe4
screwsthatyoupreviouslyremoved.
ReplacingtheRotor
1.Removethescrewsthatsecuretherightsideplatetothe
machineframe(Figure15).
g013463
Figure15
2.Removetherotorpin(Figure16).
g013464
Figure16
1.Rotorpin
3.Removetheoldrotor.
4.Installthenewrotorbyinsertingtheendoftherotorontothe
ttedendinthehousingandrotatingtherotoruntilitsnaps
intoplace(Figure17).
g013465
Figure17
1.Fittedendoftherotor
Note:Ensurethatthenutthatsecurestherotorpin
remainsinsidetherecessedholeintherightinsidewallof
thehousing.
Note:Thehousingwillexwhenyouinstalltherotor.
5.Tightentheboltonthesideofthehousing.
6.Installtherightsideplatewiththescrewsthatyouremoved
instep1.
9
Service
Torohasdesignedthismachinetogiveyouyearsoftrouble-free
use.Shoulditneedservice,bringthemachinetoanAuthorized
ToroServiceDealerwhoisspeciallytrainedtorepairT oro
products.
Double-Insulated
Appliances
Inadouble-insulatedappliance,2systemsofinsulationare
providedinsteadofgrounding.Nogroundingmeansisprovided
onadouble-insulatedappliance,norshouldameansfor
groundingbeaddedtotheappliance.Servicingadouble-insulated
appliancerequiresextremecareandknowledgeofthesystem,
andshouldbedoneonlybythequaliedservicepersonnelat
anAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer.Replacementpartsfora
double-insulatedappliancemustbeidenticaltothepartsthey
replace.Adouble-insulatedapplianceismarkedwiththewords
“DoubleInsulation”or“DoubleInsulated.”Thesymbol(square
withinasquare)
mayalsobemarkedontheappliance.
ProductInformation
Amodelandserialnumberdecalislocatedonthehousing.
Alwaysrefertospecicnumbersonthedecalincorrespondence
orwhenyouneedreplacementparts.
Storage
1.Runtheapplianceforafewminutesandwipeawayany
meltedsnowontheappliance.
2.Removetheinterlockbutton(key)anddisconnectthe
extensioncordfromtheappliance.
3.Examinetheextensioncordthoroughlyforsignsofwearor
damage.Replaceitifitiswornordamaged.
4.Examinetheappliancethoroughlyforworn,loose,or
damagedparts.Torepairorreplaceparts,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
5.Storetheextensioncordwiththeappliance.
6.Storetheapplianceinaclean,dryplace.
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CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation
Whatisthiswarning?
Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:
WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.
WhatisProp65?
Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto
California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother
reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto
informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.
Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith
theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all
.
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2)
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.
Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?
Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder
retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.
HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?
Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning
atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow
thefederalandinternationalstandards.
Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?
•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.
•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies
makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.
•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.
•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora
productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.
WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?
Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand
use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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Toro 1800 Power Curve Snowthrower User manual
- Category
- Snow throwers
- Type
- User manual
Toro 1800 Power Curve Snowthrower is an ideal choice for clearing snow from driveways, walkways, and other paved surfaces. It features a powerful electric motor that delivers a consistent flow of power to the auger and impeller, ensuring efficient snow removal even in heavy snowfall. The snowthrower's compact design and lightweight construction make it easy to maneuver, while its adjustable discharge chute allows you to direct the snow exactly where you want it.
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