Adjusting Trimmer Height And Base Orientation; Stopping; Advancing Line; Operation - Toro 51480 Operator's Manual

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Adjusting the Trimmer Height and Base
Orientation
No Parts Required
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To adjust handle height, flip the auxiliary handle latch, slide it up
or down to the desired height, then secure it in place by closing
the latch (Figure 3).
1. Auxiliary handle
2. Auxiliary handle latch
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To adjust the trimmer height, open the height adjustment latch,
then slide the shaft up or down to desired height, securing it in
place with the latch (Figure 3).
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To adjust the orientation of the base, press down on the rotator
button located at the base of the shaft, then move the base to face
the desired direction (Figure 4).
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1. Rotator button

Operation

Connecting to a Power Source
WARNING
If you do not fully seat the extension cord on the inlet plug, the
loose plug could lead to overheating and cause a fire, possibly
burning you or others.
Ensure that you fully seat the cord on the plug and use the cord
lock feature to secure the cord.
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Figure 3
3. Height adjustment latch
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Figure 4
NOTICE! Do not use a damaged cord.
1. Inlet plug

Starting the Trimmer

To start the trimmer, slide the lock switch back to the On position, then
squeeze the trigger (Figure 6).
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1. Lock switch
Stopping the Trimmer
To stop the trimmer, release the trigger.
Advancing the Line
Note: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head.
1. With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.
2. Wait two seconds, then press the switch trigger.
Note: The line will extend approximately 1/4 in. (6 mm) with each
stop and start of the switch trimmer until the line reaches the length
of the grass deflector blade.
3. Resume trimming.
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Figure 5
2. Extension cord
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Figure 6
2. Trigger