Operation; Starting The Hedge Trimmer - Toro 51496 Operator's Manual

Operation

Important: The battery pack is not fully charged when it is
purchased. Before using the hedge trimmer for the first time,
place the battery pack in the charger and charge it until
the LED indicators turn green. Make sure to read all safety
precautions. With regular use, it will need shorter charging
time. If storing for a prolonged period of time, remove the
battery. When ready to use again, charge the battery pack
until the LED indicators turn green.

Starting the Hedge Trimmer

1. Remove the protective cover from the cutter blades
(Figure 1).
WARNING
The hedge trimmer blades can cause cuts or
amputation.
Be careful when handling the hedge trimmer with
the protective cover removed.
1. Protective cover
2. Align the tongue of the battery pack with the cavity in the
handle housing (Figure 2).
1. Auxiliary handle
2. Lock switch
3. Trigger
3. Grasp the trigger handle (Figure 2).
4. Push the battery pack into the handle until the latch locks
into place.
5. Place one hand on the trigger handle. Place the other hand
on the auxiliary handle (Figure 2).
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Figure 1
Figure 2
4. Tongue
5. Latch
6. Slide the lock switch backwards, towards you, then squeeze
the trigger switch to turn on the hedge trimmer (Figure 2).
The trimmer will stay on as long as the trigger switch is
squeezed. Lock-off switch may be released once hedge
trimmer is running (Figure 2).
Rotating the Hedge Trimmer
Handle
1. Press and hold the rotational lock button.
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1. Auxiliary handle
2. Rotational lock button
2. Rotate the handle to the right or left depending on desired
cutting direction, then release the rotational lock button to
lock the handle in the desired position.
Stopping the Hedge Trimmer
1. Release the trigger switch (Figure 2).
2. Allow at least 5 seconds for the cutting blade to stop moving.
Charging the Battery Pack
Important: For best results, your battery pack should be
charged in a location where the temperature is more than 5°
C (41° F) but less than 40° C (104° F). To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, do not store outside or in vehicles.
Charging time will be increased if not charged within this
range.
1. Turn the battery upside down and line up the battery terminal
with the slot in the charger (Figure 4 and Figure 5).
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Figure 3
3. Handle