Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 51595 Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Read All Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save These Instructions
Safety and Instruction Decals
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the Charger (Model 51596 Only)
Mounting the Charger (Model 51597 Only)
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing For Operation
Trimming A Hedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trimming Techniques
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Cleaning the Trimmer
Blade Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and Storage Tips
Screw Location Template for Model 51596
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with
your new product, so feel free to contact your local
Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine
Toro parts, or other information you may require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory, always know the model and serial numbers of
your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer
or Service Representative provide exact information about
your specific product. You will find the model and serial
number decal located in a unique place on the product as
shown below.
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1. Model and Serial Number Decal
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For your convenience, write the product model and serial
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numbers in the space below.
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Model No:
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Serial No.
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Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
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maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will
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help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to
the product. Although Toro designs, produces, and
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markets safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible
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for using the product properly and safely. You are also
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responsible for training persons who you allow to use the
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product about safe operation.
The warning system in this manual identifies potential
hazards and has special safety messages that help you and
others avoid personal injury, even death. DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to
identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the
hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight information.
"Important" calls attention to special mechanical
information and "Note" emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
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