Operating Tips - Toro 51496A Operator's Manual

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1. LED indicators (level of
charge)
2. Release button
2. Slide the battery into the charger until it clicks into place.
3. To remove the battery, press down on the release button
and slide the battery backwards out of the charger.
4. Refer to the table below to interpret the LED indicators on
the battery charger.
LED COLOR
Left Right
Red Red
Red Green
Red Orange
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3. Battery terminal
Indicates:
Battery is charging
Fully charged
Battery is too
warm: Remove
for approximately
30 minutes

Operating Tips

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The unit is used for cutting in either direction in a slow,
sweeping action from side to side.
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Stand so that you are stable and balanced on both feet. Do
not overreach.
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Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.
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Never use the hedge trimmer near power lines, fencing,
posts, buildings, or other immovable objects.
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Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first
inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage is
detected.
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Never touch blades or service unit with the battery connected.
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Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery.
This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the
blades slow down, reduce the pace.
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Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than .71
inches (18 mm), or those obviously too large to feed into the
cutting blade. Use a hand saw or pruning saw to trim large
stems.
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If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the blades
to stop, and remove the battery before attempting to remove
the obstruction.
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If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge level.
Decide how high you want the hedge. Stretch a piece of
string along the hedge at the desired height. Trim the hedge
just above the guide line of string.
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Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at
the top. More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped this
way, and it will be more uniform.
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Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth. When
trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action, so that the
stems are fed directly into the cutting blade.
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