Toro 38361 Operation Manual - Page 4

Operation 3. Connect the extension cord to the appliance electrical cord. Important: This snowthrower 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 appliance 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 4. a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the 5. appliance or extension cord plug in any way. Use only an extension cord recommended for outdoor use. Plug the extension cord into a wall outlet. Keep the area to be cleared free of stones, toys, or other foreign objects which the rotor blades may pick up and throw. Such items could be covered by snowfall and remain unnoticed. Contact with water while operating the product could cause electric shock, causing injury or death. • Don't handle the plug or the appliance with wet hands or while standing in water. • Use only an extension cord recommended for outdoor cold-weather use. Starting and Stopping To start the Power Shovel, push the button on the side of the handle grip and squeeze the trigger. To stop the product, release the trigger. Extension Cord Length 100 feet 150 feet Minimum Wire Gauge (A.W.G.) 16 14 Note: Do not use an extension cord over 150 feet. Important: 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. 1. Make a loop in the extension cord. 2. Insert the loop through the hole in the back of the upper handle, securing the loop around the hook. Operating Tips • Start the Power Shovel and tilt it forward until the scraper blade contacts the ground. Push the Power Shovel forward at a comfortable rate of speed, yet slow enough to clear the path completely. The width and depth of the snow determines your forward speed. • Direct the snow to the right or to the left by holding the Power Shovel at a slight angle. • For the most efficient snow removal, throw the snow downwind, and slightly overlap each swath. • If you need to clear snow from crushed rock or gravel, push down on the handle to raise the scraper clear of loose material that the rotor blades could throw. • The Power Shovel can remove snow up to 6 in. (15 cm) deep in one pass. When clearing deeper drifts, hold the Power Shovel by the upper and lower handles and use a swinging or sweeping motion. Remove a maximum of 6 inches (15 cm) with each pass and repeat as many times as required. • Keep the cord clear of obstructions, sharp objects, and rotor. Do not pull sharply on the cord or abuse it in any manner. Frequently inspect the cord for damage. If it is damaged, replace the cord. • Disconnect the extension cord after using the Power Shovel. Hang the extension cord with the Power Shovel so it will not be misplaced or damaged. Note: This helps to prevent you from accidently disconnecting the extension cord from the appliance during operation. 4