Toro 51488 Operator's Manual

Toro 51488 Operator's Manual

13in cordless trimmer
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13in Cordless Trimmer
Model No. 51488—Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Model No. 51488T—Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Model 51488T does not include a battery or a charger.
If you have questions or problems, contact us at www.Toro.com or
call toll free 1-800-237-2654 (US) or 1-800-248-3258 (Canada) before
returning this product.

General Safety Rules

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains a chemical or chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
Read all instructions.
The term "power tool" in all of the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
1. Work area safety
A. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents
B. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
C. Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
2. Electrical safety
A. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
B. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
C. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
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D. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
E. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3. Personal safety
A. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result
in serious personal injury.
B. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
C. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
D. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
the power tool may result in personal injury.
E. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
F. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
G. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of these devices
can reduce dust-related hazards.
H. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
I. This device should not be used by persons
(including childre3n) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities, or lack of experience or
Original Instructions (EN)
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Form No. 3379-441 Rev G
Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1: General Safety Rules

    Model No. 51488T—Serial No. 314000001 and Up Operator's Manual Model 51488T does not include a battery or a charger. If you have questions or problems, contact us at www.Toro.com or call toll free 1-800-237-2654 (US) or 1-800-248-3258 (Canada) before returning this product.
  • Page 2 A. Do not charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations. B. Do not use battery-operated appliance in the rain. C. Use only the following type and size battery: Toro battery model 88508 or 88509 and battery charger 88507 or 88510.
  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Direct current Type of current Volts Voltage 125–3236 1.
  • Page 4 121–7667 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; do not operate in the rain; wear eye protection.
  • Page 5: Assembling The Trimmer

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Guard Phillips screw Mount the guard to the base of the trimmer. Washer Lock washer Edge guard Install the edge guard. Auxiliary handle Latch Install the auxiliary handle.
  • Page 6: Installing The Guard

    Installing the Guard Installing the Edge Guard Parts needed for this procedure: Parts needed for this procedure: Guard Edge guard Phillips screw Procedure Washer Lock washer Insert the ends of the wire edge guard into the holes in the trimmer housing as shown in (Figure Procedure...
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Installing the Auxiliary Handle Adjusting the Handle Height Parts needed for this procedure: No Parts Required Auxiliary handle Procedure Latch To adjust handle height, flip the auxiliary handle latch, slide it up Brace or down to the desired height, then secure it in place by closing the latch (Figure Procedure...
  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation 5. Slide the thumb wheel away from you to increase the motor speed, and towards you to decrease motor speed (Figure Note: A higher motor speed is effective for trimming Important: The battery pack is not fully charged when thicker grass, but will decrease the battery operation it is purchased.
  • Page 9: Stopping The Trimmer

    Stopping the Trimmer Charging the Battery Pack To stop the trimmer, release the trigger (Figure Important: For best results, your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 5° C (41° F) but less than 40° C (104° F). To reduce Removing the Battery the risk of serious personal injury, do not store outside or in vehicles.
  • Page 10: Advancing The Line

    Advancing the Line 5. Refer to Figure 14 to interpret the LED indicators on the battery charger. The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head. The line will advance 6 mm (1/4 inch) each time you stop and start the trimmer.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Trimming Figure 17 1. Direction of rotation 3. String path 2. Ideal cutting range Maintenance After each use of the trimmer, complete the following: 1. Remove the battery from the trimmer. 2. Wipe the trimmer clean with a damp cloth. Do not hose the trimmer down or submerge it in water.
  • Page 12: Replacing The Spool

    Replacing the Spool Use only 1.6 mm (.065 inch) diameter monofilament string. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best performance (Toro part number 88518 and 88528). 1. Remove the battery. 2. Push in the tabs on the side of the spool retainer (Figure 19).
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Service Should this item need service, take the product to your Authorized Toro Service Dealer. Your Toro Dealer is specially trained to repair Toro products and will ensure that your Toro stays “All” Toro. Figure 20 1. Slot in upper spool flange 3.
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  • Page 16 The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant this product for three years against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal residential purposes.* If you think your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, if you have questions or problems, and before returning this product call toll free:...

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