Operation; Preparing The Appliance; Connecting To Power Supply - Toro 51490 Operator's Manual

Operation

Preparing the Appliance

For safe and efficient use of your hedge trimmer, use only a
UL-listed extension cord recommended for outdoor use. Refer to
the Extension Cord Chart below.
Minimum Gauge for Extension
Cords (AWG—120 V Only)
Amp Rating
Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
More Not 25'
Than More (7.6 m)
Than
0 6 18
6 10 18
10 12 16
12 16 14
Note: Do not use an extension cord over 150 feet (46 m) long.
Important: Check the power cord frequently during use for
holes in the insulation. Do not use a damaged cord. Do not
run the cord through standing water or wet grass. Remove
plug from the mains immediately if cable is damaged or cut.

Connecting to Power Supply

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: The power cord on this product
contains lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
This product is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the
extension cord from being pulled loose while in use.
1. Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.
2. Insert loop portion of extension cord through opening in the
bottom of the rear handle and place over cord retainer.
3. Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the slack is
removed.
4. Plug product into extension cord (Figure 1).
50' 100' 150'
(15 m) (30.4 m) (45.7 m)
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
1. Auxiliary handle
2. Lock switch
3. Trigger
4
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Figure 1
4. 2-prong plug
5. Extension cord
6. Cord retainer