Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

 2002 by The Toro Company

Power Shovel

Snowthrower

Model No. 38310—Serial No. 220020001 and Up

Form No. 3327-519 Rev A

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions

should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury, follow these safety

instructions.

It is essential that you or any other operator of the

appliance read and understand the contents of this manual

before operating the appliance. Pay particular attention to

the safety alert symbol which means CAUTION,

WARNING or DANGER—personal safety instruction.

Read and understand the instruction because it has to do

with safety. Failure to comply with these instructions

may result in personal injury, risk of fire, or electrical

shock.

Replacement parts—When servicing use only identical

replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged cords.

Do not use on graveled surface unless the snowthrower is

adjusted for such a surface in accordance with the

operator’s manual.

Keep children and bystanders away—All visitors should

be kept at a distance from the work area.

Dress properly—Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

They can be caught in moving parts.

Wear rubber boots when operating the snowthrower.

Operation of the snowthrower in the hand-held position is

unsafe, except in accordance with the special instructions

for such use provided in the operator’s manual.

Warning—To prevent electric shock, use only with an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. (Does not apply to

battery-operated snowthrowers.)

Extension cords—To prevent disconnection of

snowthrower cord from the extension cord during

operation, make a knot as shown in Figure 7.

Avoid accidental starting—Don’t carry the snowthrower

with your finger on the switch. Be sure switch is off when

plugging in.

If cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, pull

extension cord from wall receptacle.

Don’t abuse cord—Never carry snowthrower by cord or

yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,

oil, and sharp edges. (Does not apply to battery-operated

snowthrowers.)

Keep hands away from moving parts.

Keep guards in place and in working order.

Don’t force snowthrower—It will perform better and safer

at the rate for which it was designed.

Don’t overreach—Keep proper footing and balance at all

times.

If the snowthrower strikes a foreign object, follow these

steps:

• Stop the snowthrower.

• Inspect for damage.

• Repair any damage before restarting and operating

the snowthrower.

Disconnect snowthrower—Disconnect the snowthrower

from the power supply when not in use, before servicing,

when changing accessories, and the like.

Store idle snowthrowers indoors—When not in use,

snowthrowers should be stored indoors in dry, locked

place—out of reach of children.

Maintain snowthrowers with care—Follow instructions

for lubricating and changing accessories.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Form No. 3327-519 Rev A Power Shovel Snowthrower Model No. 38310—Serial No. 220020001 and Up Operator’s Manual Extension cords—To prevent disconnection of snowthrower cord from the extension cord during operation, make a knot as shown in Figure 7. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Avoid accidental starting—Don’t carry the snowthrower with your finger on the switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
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Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
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Assembly 2. Slide the adjustable handle onto the lower tube (Fig. 2). Caution Internal wiring could be damaged during shipping or assembly, causing serious personal injury when operating the snowthrower. • Use care so that the electrical wiring will not be damaged during assembly. • If wiring is damaged, do not assemble the snowthrower. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 1 Assembling the Upper and Lower Tubes 1. Remove the shipping wire secured to the upper and lower tube sections (Fig. 1).
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Attaching the Power Head 3. Slide the lower tube into the upper tube until the screw holes line up (Fig. 3). 2 1. Position the power head and the handle support as shown in Figure 5A. 1 4 3 1 2 248 Figure 3 1. Upper tube 2. Slotted screw 3. Lower tube 4. Countersunk nut 4. Secure the upper and lower tubes by inserting the countersunk nut and the slotted screw (supplied in the loose parts bag) through the aligned holes in the tubing (Fig. 3).
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Operation 1 Preparing the Snowthrower For safe and efficient use of your Power Shovel, use only a UL-listed extension cord recommended for outdoor use. Refer to the Extension Cord Chart below. 2 Extension Cord Chart If length of extension cord is less than or equal to: 100 ft. (30 m) 150 ft. (46 m) 244 Assure wire size gauge 16 14 (A.W.G.) in cord is: Note: Do not use an extension cord over 150 feet (46 m) long. Figure 7 1. Key 2. Switch bar 2.
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Operating Tips Maintenance • 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. Warning If the extension cord is plugged into snowthrower and the key is in the handle, someone could accidentally operate snowthrower while you are performing maintenance on it, causing serious personal injury.
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Toro Service Support If your Power Shovel requires service or maintenance, an Toro Master Service Dealer is the best dealer to assist you. Refer to the “Yellow Pages” of your local telephone directory in the section titled “Lawn Mowers.” Toro Master Service Dealers are listed under the Toro trademark. If you need help locating a Toro Master Service Dealer near you, call 1-800-421-9684 for assistance. Product Identification A model and serial number decal is located on the lower tube.
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The Toro Promise A Two-Year Full Warranty for Residential Use for the United States, Canada, and Mexico General Conditions The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant this product for two years against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal residential purposes. To receive a replacement or repair, at our option, return the complete unit, postage prepaid, to the seller.