Toro 51465230000001 & Up User Manual

Form No. 3329-341

10in Cordless Trimmer

String Trimmer

Model No. 51465—230000001 & Up

Débroussailleuse à batterie 10in

Débroussailleuse à fil de coupe

Modèle no. 51465—230000001 et suivants

Operator ’s Manual
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The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420–1196

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English (EN) and French (F)

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 or

charge the trimmer in damp or wet locations.
Do not use or charge 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
long pants 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.

Avoid unintentional starting—Do not carry the
trimmer with your finger on the switch.

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

not grasp the exposed blade under the grass shield.
Stop the motor whenever you leave the trimmer,

before cleaning the housing, and when making any
repairs or inspections.

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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.

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. 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 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.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, replace the
charger immediately if the charger case or cord is
damaged.

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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1. Shorten the line to 8 inch
dia. to cut inside the wire
guide.

2. Lengthen the line to
10 inch dia. to cut outside
of the wire guide

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Setup

Assembling the Trimmer

1. Insert the cable connecting the two trimmer

halves into the black center section.

Note: Ensure that the cable is not twisted.

2. Connect the black center section to the motor

housing.

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3. Install the upper handle, as shown, using the long

bolt and finger nut.

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Note: You can adjust the upper handle to a position
that is comfortable and balanced for you.

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

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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.

5. Install the metal wire

guide.

7. Connect the
shoulder strap to the
trimmer, if desired.

8. Adjust the strap
length by sliding the
adjustment buckle to fit
you comfortably.

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Installing the Charger

Mount the charger indoors (such as a garage or other
dry place), near a power outlet, and out of reach of
children. Ensure that the area is free of clutter and
debris. You must also ensure that the charger is high
enough so that the trimmer can hang unobstructed
below it.

Two wood screws are provided for mounting the
charger. If you want to mount the charger on wall
board, purchase two wall anchors for the screws.

1. Place the charger against the wall and mark the
two hole locations.

6. Secure the wire guide with the thumb screw.

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2. Drill pilot holes as follows:

• If installing the charger on wall board, plaster,
or cement, drill two holes for the wall anchors
(as indicated by the wall anchor
manufacturer) at the marked locations.

• If installing the charger on wood, drill two
holes, slightly smaller than the diameter of
the screw threads, at the marked locations.

3. If installing the charger on wall board, plaster, or
cement, insert the two wall anchors into the holes.

4. Hold the charger against the wall and drive the
screws into the wall anchors or holes.

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Operation

Charging the Battery

Charge the battery for 24 hours before the first use
and after each use thereafter in a clean area free of
clutter and debris.

Important: Always charge the battery after each
use. Storing the unit with a discharged battery will

reduce the life of your battery. This lead-acid battery
has no memory and does not need to be run dead
before charging.

1. Insert the trimmer
into the charger.

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Important: Use only the charger supplied with the
trimmer or a Genuine Toro charger obtained from
your Authorized Toro Dealer.

2. Plug the charger into a wall receptacle.
The red charge light under the handle section of

the trimmer lights.

3. Charge the battery for 24 hours. When the

trimmer is fully charged, the red light turns off and the
green light lights.

Note: The trimmer cannot be over charged. Keep it
on the charger when you are not using it.

Starting the Trimmer

To start the trimmer, pull the switch on top of the
handle rearward and squeeze the trigger.

Edging

To use the trimmer as an edger, turn it over and hold
the trimmer as shown. This will allow you to run the
cutting line perpendicular to the ground.

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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.
For information on
changing the maximum
line length, refer to
Adjusting the Maximum
Line 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.

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Stopping the Trimmer

To stop the trimmer, release the trigger and switch.

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