Toro 51354, 51355, 51356 Operator's Manual
11in, 12in, and 13in Electric Trimmer
Model No. 51354—Serial No. 240500001 and Up
Model No. 51355—Serial No. 250500001 and Up
Model No. 51356—Serial No. 250500001 and Up
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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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.
2003—The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale A ve., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
Printed in the USA
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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
Installing the Assist Handle
1. Snap the handle on
the shaft using both
hands as shown.
You may need to rock
the handle back and
forth, working it onto the
shaft.
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Important: Do not lay the trimmer down or
against something while installing the assist
handle. If you push on the trimmer shaft, it could
break.
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Installing the Guard
1. Slide the guard onto the trimmer, ensuring that
the tabs on the guard slide into the rectangular
holes in the trimmer housing on both sides.
Operation
Warning
During operation, the trimmer may throw objects
in the operator’s or a bystander’s direction,
causing injury.
Wear safety goggles or other suitable eye
protection, long pants, and shoes while
operating the trimmer.
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.
Keep the cutting head away from your hands,
feet, and bystanders. Keep the guard in place
and in working order.
Wear shoes and long pants when using the
trimmer.
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.
Do not allow the trimmer to cut into the cord.
2. Snap the guard into
place and secure the
hooks under the guard
on to the trimmer.
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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.
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Important: Do not use a damaged cord.
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Starting the Trimmer
To start the trimmer, squeeze the trigger.
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Stopping the Trimmer
To stop the trimmer, release the trigger.
Trimming
• 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.
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.
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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.
• 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
the line to do the cutting.
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Replacing Line
For replacement line, you can purchase either a new,
pre-wound spool of line (model no. 88175, 88052, or
88035) or bulk line (0.065 inch dia. (1.6 mm) x 30ft.
(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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Removing the Spool
1. Twist the cap off
counterclockwise.
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2. Remove the cap
and spool.
Note: If the spring falls
off, install it before
installing the spool.
3. Thoroughly clean
the cutting head and cap
and inspect them for any
damaged or worn parts.
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Rewinding the Spool
Note: If you are replacing the spool with a new,
pre-wound spool, discard the empty spool and skip
this section.
1. Remove any cutting line left on the spool.
1. Holding the line and
spool, insert the spool
into the cutting head and
the line into the eyelet.
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2. Holding the line and
spool, place the cap
over the spool.
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3. Twist the cap on
securely clockwise.
2. Hook one end of line
all the way into the slot
on the spool, allowing
no more than 1/8 inch
(3 mm) to protrude.
3. Wind the line in the direction of the arrow on the
spool, in level rows, between the spool flanges.
Note: The trimmer will not function correctly if you
wind the line in the wrong direction, the end of the line
protrudes more than 1/8 inch (3 mm), or you wind
more than 30 ft of line on the spool.
Installing the Spool
Caution
If you do not fully install the spool and cap, the
trimmer could throw them during operation,
causing injury to you or bystanders.
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Maintenance
After each use of the trimmer, complete the following:
• Wipe the trimmer clean with a damp cloth. Do
not hose the trimmer down or submerge it in
water.
• Wipe or scrape clean the cutting head area any
time there is an accumulation of dirt or cuttings.
• Check and tighten all fasteners. If any part is
damaged or lost, repair or replace it.
• Brush debris away from air intake vents on the
back of the shaft to prevent the motor from
overheating.
Storage
Store the trimmer and extension cord indoors, in a
cool dry location, out of reach of children and animals.
Important: Do not rest the trimmer on the guard or it
may may warp and interfere with the cutting line.
Note: Devices for retaining extension cords are
commercially available.
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appliance, nor should a means for grounding be
Service
Toro has designed this product to give you years of
trouble free use. Should it need service, take the
product to your Authorized Toro Service Dealer. Your
Toro Dealer is specially trained to fix Toro products
and will ensure that your Toro stays “All” Toro.
Double-insulated Appliance
In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of
insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
grounding means is provided on a double-insulated
added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated
appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of
the system, and should be done only by the qualified
service personnel at your Authorized Toro Service
Dealer. Replacement parts for a double-insulated
appliance must be identical to the parts they replace.
A double-insulated appliance is marked with the
words “Double Insulation” or “Double Insulated.” The
symbol (square within a square) may also be
marked on the appliance.
The Toro Promise—Trimmers
A Two-Year Full Warranty for Residential Use for the United States, Canada, and Mexico
The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company , pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant this
product for two years against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal residential purposes.
• If you have questions or problems, call toll free 1–866–336–5208 (US) or 1–800–544–5364 (Canada or Mexico).
• To receive a replacement or repair, at our option, return the complete unit, postage prepaid, to the seller. Only United
States customers may return their product, with proof of purchase, to any Authorized Service Dealer, Master Service
Dealer, or the Toro Service Center, 5300 Shoreline Boulevard, Mound, MN 55364.
This warranty covers product defects only. Neither The T oro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect,
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty,
including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of
malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under this warranty. Some states do not allow exclusions of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Countries Other than the United States, Canada, or Mexico
Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States, Canada, or Mexico should contact their
T oro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied
with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other
remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.
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