Assembly; Installing Front Handle; Operation; Features - Toro 51803 Operator's Manual

Assembly

POTENTIAL HAZARD
Trimmer is operational when plugged into
a power supply source. Someone could
accidentally start the trimmer.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Accidental starting of your trimmer could
result in serious personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Your hedge trimmer should never be
plugged in while you are assembling parts
or making adjustments.

Installing Front Handle

POTENTIAL HAZARD
If front handle is not installed, trimmer
could be operated with only one hand.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Operating trimmer with only one hand
could cause serious personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not use without front handle in place.
Keep both hands on handles when tool is
on.
After removing your garden trimmer from its carton,
install the front handle, screw, and hex nut as follows:
1. Turn the front handle so that the flat surface
faces the blade guard of your garden trimmer,
then fit the ears of the front handle into the
handle slots on the motor housing (Fig. 2).
2. Holding your garden trimmer by the rear handle,
insert screw from left to right through the front
handle and motor housing (Fig. 2).
3. Thread hex nut onto end of screw, then fit into
molded slot on right side of the front handle
(Fig. 3).
4. Tighten screw securely with a flat screwdriver.

Operation

Features

Before attempting to use your hedge trimmer,
familiarize yourself with all operating features and
safety requirements.

Electrical Connection

Your hedge trimmer has a precision-built electric
motor. It should be connected to a power supply that
is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household
current). Do not operate this tool on direct current
(DC). A voltage drop of more than 10 percent will
cause a loss of power and overheating. If your tool
does not operate when plugged into an outlet,
double-check the power supply.

Lock-off Button

Your hedge trimmer is equipped with a "lock-off"
button that reduces the possibility of accidental
starting. You must depress the button located on top
of the handle in order to be able to pull the switch
trigger (Fig. 4). The lock resets each time the trigger
is released.
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