Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsKitchen14 in. 5-Amp Corded String Trimmer

FormNo.3379-685RevB

14inElectricTrimmer

ModelNo.51480—SerialNo.312000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Ifyouhavequestionsorproblems,contactusatwww.Toro.comor

calltollfree1-800-237-2654(US)or1-800-248-3258(Canada)before

returningthisproduct.

Importer:SERVICIOSHOMEDEPOT,S.DER.L.DEC.V.

RicardoMargain605,SantaEngracia,SanPedroGarzaGarcía,

NuevoLeón,México,C.P .66267Tel.018000046633

ThewarrantyprintedinthemanualisnotvalidforMexico.

GeneralSafetyRules

WARNING:Whenusingelectricgardeningappliances,basic

safetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowedtoreducetheriskof

re,electricshock,andpersonalinjury,includingthefollowing:

Readallinstructions.

Theterm“powertool”inallofthewarningsreferstoyour

mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated(cordless)

powertool.

1.Workareasafety

A.Keepworkareacleanandwelllit.Clutteredordark

areasinviteaccidents.

B.Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosive

atmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofammable

liquids,gases,ordust.Powertoolscreatesparks,

whichmayignitethedustorfumes.

C.Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperating

apowertool.Distractionscancauseyoutolose

control.

2.Electricalsafety

A.Powertoolplugsmustmatchtheoutlet.Never

modifythepluginanyway.Donotuseany

adapterplugswithearthed(grounded)powertools.

Unmodiedplugsandmatchingoutletswillreducerisk

ofelectricshock.

B.Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgrounded

surfaces.Thereisanincreasedriskofelectricshockif

yourbodyisearthedorgrounded.

C.Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordfor

carrying,pulling,orunpluggingthepowertool.

Keepcordawayfromheat,oil,sharpedges,or

movingparts.Damagedorentangledcordsincrease

theriskofelectricshock.

D.Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.

Waterenteringapowertoolwillincreasetheriskof

electricshock.

E.Ifoperatingapowertoolinadamplocationis

unavoidable,useasupplyprotectedbyaresidual

currentdevice(RCD)inAUSoragroundfault

interrupt(GFI)intheUSA.

UseofanRCDorGFIreducestheriskofelectricshock.

F.Whenoperatingapowertooloutdoors,usean

extensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse.Useofa

cordsuitableforoutdoorusereducestheriskofelectric

shock.

G.Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourcewhen

theapplianceisnotinuse.

3.Personalsafety

A.Stayalert;watchwhatyouaredoing,anduse

commonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.Do

notuseapowertoolwhileyouaretiredorunder

theinuenceofdrugs,alcohol,ormedication.A

momentofinattentionwhileoperatingpowertoolsmay

resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

B.Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.Alwayswear

eyeprotection.Protectiveequipmentsuchasdust

mask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhat,orhearing

protectionusedforappropriateconditionswillreduce

personalinjuries.

C.Preventunintentionalstarting.Ensuretheswitch

isintheoff-positionbeforeconnectingtopower

sourceand/orbatterypack,pickinguporcarrying

thetool.Carryingpowertoolswithyourngeronthe

switchorenergizingpowertoolsthathavetheswitch

oninvitesaccidents.

D.Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingandbalance

atalltimes.Thisenablesbettercontrolofthepower

toolinunexpectedsituations.

E.Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingor

jewelry.Keepyourhair,clothingandglovesaway

frommovingparts.Looseclothes,jewelry,orlonghair

canbecaughtinmovingparts.

F.Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingarea.

G.Thedeviceshouldnotbeusedbypersons

(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensory

ormentalabilities,orlackofexperienceor

knowledge,unlesssuchpersonsaresupervision

ortrainingtooperatetheappliancebyaperson

responsiblefortheirsafety.Childrenshouldbe

supervisedtonotusethedeviceasatoy.

4.Powertooluseandcare

A.Donotforcethepowertool.Usethecorrectpower

toolforyourapplication.Thecorrectpowertoolwill

dothejobbetterandsaferattherateforwhichitwas

designed.

B.Donotusethepowertooliftheswitchdoesnotturn

itonandoff.Anypowertoolthatcannotbecontrolled

withtheswitchisdangerousandmustberepaired.

C.Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/or

thebatterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemaking

anyadjustments,changingaccessories,orstoring

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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Form No. 3379-685 Rev B 14in Electric Trimmer Model No. 51480—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Operator's Manual 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. Importer: SERVICIOS HOME DEPOT, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. F. Ricardo Margain 605, Santa Engracia, San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, México, C.P. 66267 Tel. 01 800 004 6633 The warranty printed in the manual is not valid for Mexico.
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power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. A. 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. D. Remove 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. B.
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125–8325 121–7617 125–8326 125–3274 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; do not operate in wet conditions; do not operate if the cord is damaged; wear eye protection. Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 Description Use Qty. Auxiliary handle Latch Brace Guard Phillips screw 1 1 1 1 1 Edge guard 1 Install the edge guard. No parts required – Adjust the trimmer height and the base position. 3 Install the auxiliary handle.
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1 2 Installing the Auxiliary Handle 1 Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Auxiliary handle 1 Latch 1 Brace 1. Position the auxiliary handle on the shaft of the trimmer with the smooth surface facing the operator (Figure 1). G015656 1 Figure 2 1. Phillips screw 2. Guard 2. Secure the guard using the Phillips screw. 3 3 Installing the Edge Guard G017277 2 Figure 1 1. Auxiliary handle Parts needed for this procedure: 3. Brace 1 2. Latch Edge guard 2.
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G015655 Figure 4 1 1. Auxiliary handle 3. Height-adjustment latch 2. Auxiliary-handle latch • 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 4). • To adjust the position 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 5). G017621 Figure 3 1.
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Advancing the Line Manually 3 Disconnect the string trimmer from the power supply, then push the red button at the base of the spool retainer while pulling on the trimmer line to manually advance the line. Trimming 1 2 G015693 Figure 6 1. Inlet plug 3. Cord lock 2. Extension cord Starting the Trimmer To start the trimmer, slide the lock switch back to the On position, then squeeze the trigger (Figure 6). 1 2 Figure 8 G015658 Figure 7 1. Lock switch Edging 2.
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Operating Tips 1. Push in the tabs on the side of the spool retainer (Figure 11). • Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area. 1 • The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right. This avoids throwing debris at the operator. 2 • Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force the string head into uncut grass.
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Service Toro has designed this product to give you years of trouble-free use. Should it need service, bring the product to an Authorized Toro Service Dealer who is specially trained to repair Toro products. Double-insulated Appliance In a double-insulated appliance, 2 systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance.