Toro 51346 Operator's Manual

15in Trim and Edge Electric Trimmer

Model No. 51346—Serial No. 250000001 and Up

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury, follow these safety
instructions.

It is essential that you or any other operator of
the appliance read and understand the contents of

this manual before operating the appliance. Pay
particular attention to the safety alert symbol

which means CAUTION, WARNING or
DANGER—personal safety instruction. Read and
understand the instruction because it has to do with
safety. Failure to comply with these instructions

may result in personal injury, risk of fire, or
electrical shock.

Avoid dangerous environments—Do not use the

trimmer in damp or wet locations.
Do not use the trimmer in the rain.
Keep children and bystanders away—All visitors

should be kept at a distance from the work area.
Dress properly—Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry; they can be caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.

Use safety glasses—Safety glasses are available at
most retail stores. Use a face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.

Use the right appliance—Do not use the trimmer for
any job except that for which it was intended.

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Operator’s Manual

Use a polarized Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) outlet—GFCI protection should be provided

on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
gardening appliance. Receptacles are available
having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for
this measure of safety.

Avoid unintentional starting—Do not carry a
plugged–in trimmer with your finger on the switch. Be
sure switch is off when plugging in the trimmer.

Do not abuse the cord—Never carry the trimmer by
cord or yank it to disconnect it from the power outlet.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

Keep grass shield in place and in working order.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area. Do

not grasp the exposed razor blade under the grass
shield.

Do not force the trimmer—It will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate
for which it was designed.

Do not overreach—Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.

Stay alert—Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the trimmer when you are
tired.

Disconnect the trimmer—Disconnect the trimmer
from the power supply when not in use or before
servicing.

Polarized appliance connections—To reduce the
risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug (i.e., one blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized extension cord. The
appliance plug will fit a polarized extension cord only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does
not fit, obtain a polarized extension cord. A polarized
extension cord requires the use of a polarized wall
outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall
outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall
outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension
cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

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Original Instructions (EN)

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Warning, to reduce the risk of electrical
shock—Use the trimmer only with an extension cord

intended for outdoor use, such as an extension cord
of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A,
SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.

Extension cord—Ensure that your extension cord is
in good condition. When using an extension cord,
use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. The following table lists the correct
cord size depending on the length of the cord. If you
are in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller
the gage number the heavier the gage.

Extension Cord Length Minimum Wire Gage (A.W.G.)

100 ft. 16
150 ft. 14

Note: Do not use an extension cord over 150 feet.
To reduce the risk of disconnection of the extension

cord during use, connect the extension cord to the
trimmer as illustrated in the Operation section of this
manual.

Store the trimmer indoors—When not in use, store
the trimmer indoors in a dry, high or locked up place,
out of reach of children.

Maintain the trimmer—Follow instructions for
changing accessories. Inspect the trimmer
periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an
Authorized Toro Service Dealer. Inspect the extension
cord periodically and replace it if it is damaged. Keep
the handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
The trimmer requires no lubrication.

Check damaged parts—If any parts of the trimmer
are damaged, stop the trimmer, disconnect it, and
have it repaired before operating the trimmer again.
A damaged trimmer should only be repaired by an
authorized Toro service dealer. When servicing, use
only identical Toro replacement parts.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Safety/Instruction Decals

Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged or lost

decals.

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Setup

Adjusting and Assembling
the Trimmer

1. Loosen the

knob (A), then move the
assist handle up or
down the shaft to your
desired height.

2. Pivot the assist
handle to a comfortable
position (B), then tighten
the knob.

A

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3. Install the guard as
shown, snapping it into
both sides of the
trimmer.

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B

Operation

Warning

During operation, the trimmer may throw objects
in the operator’s or a bystander’s direction,
causing injury.

S Wear safety goggles or other suitable eye

protection, long pants, and shoes while
operating the trimmer.

S Keep bystanders away from the work area.

Warning

When the trimmer is running the cutting head is
spinning. If you contact the cutting line or cutting
head, you could be injured.

S Keep the cutting head away from your hands,

feet, and bystanders. Keep the guard in place
and in working order.

S Wear shoes and long pants when using the

trimmer.

S Ensure that the cutting head has stopped and

you disconnect the trimmer from the power
source before you service or examine the
cutting head. Do not start the trimmer unless
your hands are on both handles and the
cutting head is down near the ground.

S Do not allow the trimmer to cut into the cord.

Caution

The blade under the guard is sharp and can cut
you. Be careful when handling the trimmer so
that you do not accidentally cut yourself.

4. Install the metal wire guide.

A.

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B.

m–6327

Connecting to a Power
Source

Warning

If you do not fully seat the extension cord on the
inlet plug, the loose plug could lead to
overheating and cause a fire, possibly burning
you or others.

Ensure that you fully seat the cord on the plug
and use the cord lock feature to secure the cord.

m–6317

Important: Do not use a damaged cord.

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Starting the Trimmer

To start the trimmer, squeeze the trigger.

Stopping the Trimmer

To stop the trimmer, release the trigger.

Trimming

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Lengthening the Line

To increase the length of
the cutting line, tap the
spool on the ground
while the trimmer is
running.

Note: The blade under
the guard will cut the
line to the correct length.

Important: Use the following precautions to ensure
optimal line performance.

• Do not hold the spool on the ground.

• To help prevent line tangle, tap only once to

lengthen line. If additional line is required, wait a
few seconds before tapping the trimmer head.

• If the line is not advanced occasionally, it will
wear down to the eyelet. When the trimmer stops,
the short line may retract into the cutter head.
Should this occur, remove spool, refeed the line
through eyelet, and assemble spool to trimmer.

Edging

m–6316

m–6325

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Adjusting the Maximum
Line Length

You can change the maximum length of the cutting
line to either cut just inside the metal wire guide (for
trimming next to plants and structures that would be
damaged by the line) or to extend past the guide at
the full cutting swath (for general trimming and
edging).

Caution

The blade under the guard is sharp and can cut
you. Be careful when handling the trimmer so
that you do not accidentally cut yourself.

To shorten the line to cut inside the wire guide, slide
the lever on the guard to the left.

Operating Tips

To reduce line wear and improve trimming
performance, use the following techniques when
trimming:

• Remove any wire, rope or string-like matter which

could become entangled in the rotating line from
the trimming area.

• Trim only when the grass and weeds are dry.

• Slowly move the

trimmer in and out
of the area being
cut.

• Cut grass in excess of eight inches tall or weeds

from the top to the bottom in small increments.

• Do not force the trimmer. Allow the very tip of

the line to do the cutting.

m–6318

To lengthen the line to cut outside the wire guide at
the full cutting swath, slide the lever on the guard to
the right.

m–6318

After changing the setting, advance the line by
tapping the spool on the ground.

Replacing Line

For replacement line, purchase a new, pre-wound
spool of line (model no. 88175, 88052, or 88035) or
bulk line (0.065 inch dia. (1.6 mm) x 30 ft. (9 m)) that
you can wind onto the old spool. Both are available
from your Authorized Toro Dealer.

Caution

Metal wire, rope, plastic knives, or any material
other than Toro .065 inch dia. (1.6 mm) nylon
monofilament may overload the motor, possibly
causing a fire or electrical shock.

Do not use any material other than Toro .065 inch
dia. (1.6 mm) nylon monofilament, 30 ft. (9 m)
maximum line length.

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