Assembly; Installing Front Handle; Operation; Features - Toro 51815 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 hedge trimmer from its carton,
remove the front handle and screw from the plastic
bag. Using a flat blade screwdriver, which is the only
tool needed for assembly, install as follows.
1. Place the front handle parallel to the blade guard
of your hedge trimmer as shown in Figure 2,
then fit the ears of the front handle into the
handle slots on the motor housing.
2. Rotate handle back and forth until recessed key
slot in handle engages and locks in position with
raised key slot in motor housing.
3. Place your trimmer on a workbench and insert
screw through the front handle and motor
housing. See the arrow shown in Figure 3.
4. Start the screw threads into the hex nut.
Note: For convenience and ease of starting
screw threads, the hex nut has been
trapped inside the molded slot on the
opposite side of the handle.
5. Tighten screw securely with a flat blade
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
EN–6