Operating Tips; Maintenance; Oiling The Trimmer Blade - Toro 51490 Operator's Manual

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 power supply
connected.
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When operating the hedge trimmer, keep the extension cord
behind the trimmer. Never drape it over the hedge being
trimmed.
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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
9/16 in., or those obviously too large to feed into the cutting
blade. Use a non-powered 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 disconnect the plug from the power source 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. 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. Older growth will
have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest by using a
sawing movement.

Maintenance

Oiling the Trimmer Blade

1. Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply.
2. Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimmer,
using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
Note:
Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic
housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain
aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such
as kerosene.
3. Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply light weight
machine oil along the edge of the top blade. If you will be
using the hedge trimmer for an extended period of time, it is
advisable to oil the blade during use.
Note:
Do not oil while the hedge trimmer is running.
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