Replacing The Battery; Maintenance And Storage Tips - Toro 51595 Operator's Manual

9. Slide the new blade into the blade housing, while
aligning the blade loops and pushing them down over
both cams.
10. Replace blade screws (Fig. 19).
11. Replace blade cover and secure it with the screws
removed previously (Fig. 17)
12. Connect the wire leads to the battery (Fig. 16).
13. Insert the battery into the trimmer.
14. Replace the battery cover and secure it with the screws
removed previously (Fig. 15).

Replacing the battery

Although the battery is designed to have a long life, it will
be necessary to replace it when it no longer holds a
charge.
IMPORTANT: Do not set the battery on a metal
surface. The battery terminals may spark or overheat
if placed on a metal surface.
1. Remove the two screws securing the battery cover and
remove the cover (Fig. 15).
2. Pull the battery out of the trimmer (Fig. 16).
3. Disconnect the the wire leads from the battery
(Fig. 16).
4. Connect the wire leads to the new battery (Fig. 16).
5. Insert the new battery into the trimmer.
6. Replace the battery cover and secure it with the screws
removed previously (Fig. 15).
7. Recycle the old battery.
IMPORTANT: The battery contains nickel-cadmium
(models 51595 and 51596) or nickel-metal hydride
(model 51597). The battery must be recycled or
disposed of properly.
The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal
(Fig. 20) on the nickel-cadmium (Ni–Cd) battery
indicates that Toro is voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle these batteries
at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service
in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program
provides a convenient alternative to placing used
Ni–Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste
stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call
1–800–8–BATTERY for information on Ni–Cd
battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your
area. Toro's involvement in this program is part of our
commitment to preserving our environment and
conserving our natural resources.
Only contact RBRC for nickel-cadmium batteries
(models 51595 and 51596 only). For the nickel-metal
hydride batteries (model 51597), contact your local
waste management authorities for disposal
information.

Maintenance and Storage Tips

If the trimmer is dropped, inspect it for damage, such
as a bent blade, cracked housing, or any other damage.
If damaged, contact your Authorized Toro Dealer.
Fertilizers and other chemicals can cause corrosion of
metal and/or plastic parts. Do not store the trimmer
near these chemicals.
Do not allow any liquid to get into the trimmer. Never
immerse the trimmer in water or other liquid.
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