Specific Safety Rules
Always hold the blower/vacuum in your right hand
during blower operation. Refer to the Operation
instructions later in this manual for proper position
during vacuum operation and additional information.
Fueling
Fuel is highly flammable. Take precautions when using
to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from spark and/or flame-producing equipment.
Never place objects inside the blower tubes.
Use only as directed in this operator’s manual.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
Do not operate vacuum without vacuum bag installed;
flying debris could cause serious injury. Always close
vacuum bag completely before operating.
purpose.
Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling.
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Stop
the engine and ensure impeller blades have stopped
rotating before opening the vacuum door or installing/
changing tubes. Do not put hands or any other object into
the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit.
Do not smoke while handling fuel.
Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. When used as a blower, always install the
blower tubes. When used as a vacuum, always install the
vacuum tubes and vacuum bag. Make sure the vacuum
bag is completely zipped when the unit is running to
avoid flying debris.
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet away from
refueling site before starting engine.
Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on
fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not vacuum
warm ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc.
Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the
cinders are completely cool.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any
circumstances.
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel
with care. It is highly flammable.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
Never place blower on any surface, except a hard, clean
surface when engine is running. Gravel, sand, and other
debris can be picked up by the air inlet and thrown at the
operator or bystanders, causing possible serious injuries.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound
level(s), hearing protection is required.
Empty fuel tank into a container approved for gasoline
and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in
a vehicle.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting
rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or
removing attachments. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or accessing any
movable parts.
When draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel
storage container in a well-ventilated area.
Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before
refueling.
Never use blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes,
barbecue pits, etc., which may cause fire to spread.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people
or pets.
Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. Always ensure the blower tubes are installed.
This product is intended for infrequent use by
homeowners and other occasional users for such general
applications as blowing leaves and lawn clippings, etc.
It is not intended for prolonged use. Prolonged periods
of operation can cause circulatory problems in the
user’s hands due to vibration. For such use, it may be
appropriate to use a product having an anti-vibration
feature.
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Specific Safety Rules
| Categories | Blower Vacuum and Sweeper Manuals, Toro Blower and Vacuum Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Toro 51987 |
| Model Number | 51987 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English, Français, Español |
| Serial Number | 313000001 - 313999999 |
| Product Name | Powervac Gas-Powered Blower |
| Product Brand | Toro. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone:
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| Product Type | Blower, Vacuum |
| Product Series | Blower, Hand Held Gas Powered |
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| Publisher | toro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Toro Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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