Operating Tips; Maintenance; Replacing The Spool - Toro 51480A Operator's Manual

Operating Tips

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Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the
best cutting area.
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The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to
right. This avoids throwing debris at you.
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Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force the
string head into uncut grass.
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Using the trimmer along wire and picket fences, stone and
brick walls, curbs, and wood can cause the line to rapidly
wear and even break.
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Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the strings.
Figure 10
1. Direction of rotation
2. Ideal cutting range
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3. String path

Maintenance

After each use of the trimmer, disconnect it from the power source
and complete the following:
1. Wipe the trimmer clean with a damp cloth. Do not hose the
trimmer down or submerge it in water.
2. Wipe or scrape clean any debris from the cutting-head area.
3. Check and tighten all fasteners. If any part is damaged or
lost, repair or replace it.
4. Brush debris away from the air intake vents on the motor
housing to prevent the motor from overheating.

Replacing the Spool

Important:
Use only 1.65 mm (0.065 in) diameter
monofilament string. For best performance, use only the
manufacturer replacement string (Part No. 88512).
Important:
Using a larger diameter string may cause the
motor to overheat and fail.
1. Push in the tabs on the side of the spool retainer
1. Spool retainer
2. Spool
2. Pull the spool retainer up to remove it.
3. Remove the spool.
4. Install the new spool, making sure that the strings are
captured in the retaining slots on the new spool.
Note:
Make sure that the ends of the strings extend
approximately 152 mm (6 inches).
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(Figure
Figure 11
3. Slots
4. Tabs
11).
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