Toro 51488 Operator's Manual page 2

knowledge, unless such persons are supervised
or trained to operate the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to not use the device as a toy.
4. Power tool use and care
A. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
B. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
C. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
D. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
E. Store idle appliances indoors. When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry and high
or locked-up place, out of the reach of children.
F. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tools
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
G. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
H. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
I. Keep guards in place and in working order.
5. Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
6. Battery Safety
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.
D. Remove or disconnect the battery before servicing,
cleaning, or removing material from the gardening
appliance.
E. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
F. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte
is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
It may be toxic if swallowed.
G. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte
is flammable and can cause damage if exposed to fire.
H. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short
the battery with conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may
overheat and cause burns.
I. Ideal charging temperature is between 5° C and 40° C
(32° and 122° F). Charging outside of this temperature
range will increase the charging time.
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