Toro 1800 Power Curve User Manual

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The deflector handle on top of the dischar ge chute
controls the height of the snow stream (Fig. 10).
Adjust the height of the snow stream by raising or
lowering the chute deflector .
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Figure 10
1. Chute deflector handle
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• A gap between the chute and the chute
deflector will allow snow and anything that may
be picked up by snowthr ower to fly in the
dir ection of the operator .
WHA T CAN HAPPEN
• Thr own objects could cause serious personal
injury.
HOW T O A V OID THE HAZARD
• Do not for ce the chute deflector too far forward
so that a gap appears between the chute and
chute deflector .
•
Do not overtighten the deflector mounting nuts
so that you need to use excessive for ce to adjust
the deflector
.
• Begin removing snow near the electrical outlet and
work outward. Blow back and forth, not away from
and toward the outlet.
• When turning at the end of a swath, step over the cord
and turn the snowthrower .
• Always overlap each swath and dischar ge the snow
downwind when possible.
• Shave down lar ge banks of snow by placing the
snowthrower on the bank. Lift the snowthrower by the
primary and secondary handles only (Fig. 1 1). Let the
snowthrower’ s weight shave down the bank in a
back-and-forth motion.
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Figure 1 1
1. Primary handle 2. Secondary handle
• When clearing steps or deep drifts, hold the
snowthrower by the primary and secondary handles
(Fig. 1 1) and use a swinging or sweeping motion.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• When using the secondary handle, never dir ect
the snow discharge chute at the operator or at
bystanders. For eign objects could be thrown by
snowthrower.
WHA
T CAN HAPPEN
• Thr own objects could cause serious personal
injury.
HOW T O A V OID THE HAZARD
• When using the secondary handle, always turn
the discharge chute in the opposite dir ection
fr
om wher e you or bystanders ar e standing.
• Keep the extension cord clear of obstructions, sharp
objects, and all moving parts. Do not pull sharply on
cord or abuse it in any manner . Frequently inspect the
extension cord for damage which can result in an
electric shock. If the extension cord becomes damaged
in any way , replace it.
• In some cold and snowy weather conditions, some
controls and moving parts may freeze. Therefore,
when any control becomes hard to operate, stop the
motor , disconnect the extension cord and check for
frozen parts. Do not use excessive for ce when trying
to operate fr ozen contr ols. Free all the controls and
moving parts before operating.
• When operating the snowthrower , keep the wheels one
inch of f the pavement by tipping the snowthrower
forward. This helps prevent the snow from building up
on the wheels.

Toro 1800 Power Curve Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	1800 Power Curve
Category	Snow Blower
Language	English