Toro Power Clear 38588 38589 Snow Blower Owners Owners Manual 2011 - English

Form No. 3365-636 Rev A Power Clear Snowthrower Model No. 38588–Serial No. 311000001 and Up Model No. 38589–Serial No. 311000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Introduction This machine is intended to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed for removing snow from paved surfaces, such as driveways and sidewalks, and other surfaces for traffic on residential or commercial properties. It is not designed for removing materials other than snow, nor is it designed for clearing off gravel surfaces.

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your machine properly and to avoid injury and machine damage. You are responsible for operating the machine properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for machine and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your machine. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your machine ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the machine. Write the numbers in the space provided. This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Figure 2 1. Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. Safety Read and understand the contents of this manual before you start the engine. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Improperly using or maintaining this machine could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential, comply with the following safety instructions. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. Figure 1 1. Model and serial number location Training · Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operating this machine.