Operation; Starting The Trimmer; Stopping The Trimmer - Toro 51480A Operator's Manual

1. Auxiliary handle
2. Auxiliary-handle latch
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To adjust the trimmer height, open the height adjustment
latch, then slide the shaft up or down to desired height,
securing it in place with the latch
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To adjust the position of the base, press down on the rotator
button located at the base of the shaft, then move the base
to face the desired direction
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1. Rotator button

Operation

Connecting to a Power Source
WARNING
If you do not fully seat the extension cord on the inlet
plug, the loose plug could lead to overheating and
cause a fire, possibly burning you or others.
Ensure that you fully seat the cord on the plug and use
the cord lock feature to secure the cord.
NOTICE! Do not use a damaged cord.
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Figure 4
3. Height-adjustment latch
(Figure 4).
(Figure 5).
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Figure 5
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1. Inlet plug
2. Extension cord

Starting the Trimmer

To start the trimmer, slide the lock switch back to the On position,
then squeeze the trigger (Figure 6).
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1. Lock switch

Stopping the Trimmer

To stop the trimmer, release the trigger.
Advancing the Line
Note: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head.
1. With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.
2. Wait 2 seconds, then press the switch trigger.
Note: The line will extend approximately 6 mm (1/4
inch) with each stop and start of the switch trimmer until
the line reaches the length of the grass deflector blade.
3. Resume trimming.
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2
Figure 6
3. Cord lock
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Figure 7
2. Trigger
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