Toro 51539, 51549, 51587 Operator's Manual

FORM NO. 3319–896 REV A

Air Rake Rake and Vac Superblower/vac

Blowers and Blower/Vacuums

Model No. 51539, 51549, 51587 — 89000001 & Up

Air Rake Rake and Vac Souffleur-aspirateur SuperBlower/vac

Souffleur et souffleur-aspirateurs

Modèle No. 51539, 51549, 51587 — 89000001 et suivants

Air Rake Rake and Vac Aspiradora Supersopladora

Sopladoras y sopladora-aspiradoras

Modelos N. 51539, 51549, 51587 — 89000001 y siguientes

Operator’s Manual Manuel de L’Utilisateur Manual del Operador

English

Safety 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.

To assure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the appliance, 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 CAUTION, WARNING OR DANGER — “personal safety instruction.” Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

• Do not leave the appliance when plugged in. Unplug from

outlet when not in use and before servicing.

• Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy. Do not use near

children. Do not let children use the appliance.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s

recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not

working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service dealer.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door

on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,

not the cord.

which means

• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any

opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

• DRESS PROPERLY.

Pin up long hair. Be aware of the position of the blower and the air inlets during operation. Loose clothing, jewelry and hair can be drawn into the inlets (Fig. 1) and may result in personal injury. Always wear substantial footwear and long pants.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to vacuum up flammable or combustible liquids,

such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

• This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only

identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.”

• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as

cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use without vac bag or proper attachments in place.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a

polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) (Fig. 13). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, consult a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

EXTENSION CORD CHART

If length of extension cord is less than or equal to:

Assure wire size gage (A.W.G.) in cord is:

Note: Use of an extension cord over 150 feet is not recommended.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

100 ft. 150 ft.

16 14

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety and Instruction Decals

Safety and instruction decals are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.

ON BLOWER HOUSING

Printed in USA

ON REAR OF BLOWER HOUSING

(Part No. 95-5106)

EThe Toro Company – 1997, Rev. 1998

Assembly

Note: Refer to Figures section at the back of the manual. Note: Always turn off unit and unplug from electrical outlet

before adding or switching attachments.

Blower

1. Slide tube onto blower outlet until tabs on tube snap into latch

(Fig. 2).

Note: Inlet cover must be securely locked into position, activating interlock switch, before blower will operate. Pointer on cover will be aligned with pointer on housing when cover is correctly locked in position (Fig. 3).

Note: Blower is shipped with inlet cover installed. Note: Blower tube must be attached to housing when operating in

the blower mode.

Vacuum

(Model 51541 Vacuum Bag Kit optional for Model 51539.)

1. Grasp inlet cover and rotate it counterclockwise to remove

(Fig. 4).

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Motor impeller rotates for a few seconds after blower

is turned off.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Rotating impeller can cut or injure fingers. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

• Never remove inlet cover when motor is operating or

when unit is plugged in.

Before Starting

Securing Extension Cord

Use only a UL listed (CSA certified in Canada) extension cord recommended for outdoor use. Refer to Extension Cord Chart on page 1.

1. Secure extension cord in cord lock (Fig. 14 & 15).

2. Make sure the extension cord is fully seated on inlet plug.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• The extension cord may not be fully seated on inlet

plug.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• A loosely connected extension cord could lead to

overheating and cause a fire.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

• Make sure the extension cord is fully seated on inlet

plug and ALWAYS USE THE CORD LOCK FEATURE to ensur e that cord remains secured during operation (Fig. 14 & 15).

Note: Do not unplug extension cord by pulling on cord. To

unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Operation

This appliance is intended for household use only.

2. Assemble vacuum tubes by pressing tubes together (Fig. 5).

Line up arrows on outside of tubes to ensure correct assembly.

3. Hold vacuum tubes vertically and place blower inlet over top

of tube (Fig. 6). Tubes will only fit one way in blower inlet.

4. Rotate unit clockwise until pointer on vacuum tube aligns with

pointer on housing (Fig. 7, 8 & 9).

Note: V acuum tube and housing pointers must be aligned at locked position before blower will operate.

5. Slide bag collar into bag opening until bag collar flange is past

the Velcro strap (Fig. 10). Line up bag seam with tab on collar. Tighten Velcro strap to secure bag to collar (Fig. 10). Close bag zipper. Bag should appear as shown in Figure 11 when correctly assembled.

Note: Attaching the bag to the collar is a onetime

6. Slide bag collar onto blower housing outlet until tabs on bag

collar snap into latch (Fig. 12).

assembly.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Debris can be thrown by unit in operator’s or

bystander’s direction.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Flying debris can cause serious personal injury to

operator or bystanders.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

• Never blow hard objects such as nails, bolts and rocks.

• Always wear safety goggles or other suitable eye

protection, long pants and shoes while operating unit.

• Never operate unit near bystanders or pets.

• Use extra care when cleaning debris from stairs or

tight areas.

Starting/Stopping (Fig. 16)

1. To turn unit on, move switch to the ‘|’ position.

2. To turn unit of f, move switch to the ‘O’ position. An arrow and

the word “OFF” on the top of the switch indicate which direction to move the switch.

Blower (Fig. 17)

Adjusting Air Flow

Adjust the volume and speed of air flow by moving the air flow adjuster on the inlet cover to the slow

or fast position.

Concentrator Nozzle Accessory

(Model 51587 only)

The concentrator nozzle accessory may be used when reaching into tight or narrow spaces.

To install, slide the concentrator nozzle into the blower tube as shown in Figure 18.

To remove nozzle, turn off and unplug unit. Remove the blower tube. Push nozzle out of tube with hand (Fig. 18).

Vacuum (Fig. 19)

(Vacuum tubes optional on model 51539)

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Debris can be thrown by unit in operator’s or

bystander’s direction.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Flying debris can cause serious personal injury to

operator or bystanders.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

• Never operate vacuum without vacuum bag.

• Always make sure bag zipper is closed when unit is in

use.

IMPORTANT

• This unit is designed to pick up and shred dry leaves and

other light, leafy debris.

• Do not attempt to pick up stones, gravel, broken glass,

twigs, bark, acorns or pine cones as severe damage to fan blades may result.

• Do not tip vacuum tubes upright and force feed debris into

tubes.

If the unit should start to vibrate or make abnormal noise, stop the unit, unplug the cord and check for cause.

Emptying Bag

1. Turn unit off. Disconnect extension cord.

2. Depress both tabs on bag collar to remove bag from unit

(Fig. 12).

3. Unzip bag and shake out debris.

Maintenance

Clogging

If the unit becomes clogged with debris, the obstruction can usually be cleared by turning the unit off and then promptly compressing the bag while it is still inflated, thereby forcing air back out through the vacuum tubes. This reverse airflow is usually sufficient to dislodge most obstructions.

If the restriction cannot be cleared by compressing the bag, then proceed with caution as follows:

1. Turn off and unplug unit.

2. Remove vacuum tubes.

3. Using a small stick or rod, carefully reach into impeller

opening and clear out debris.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Sharp, pointed or hard objects can be thrown through

the collection bag.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury to

the operator or bystanders.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

• Do not vacuum up sharp, pointed or hard objects such

as wires, staples, nails or rocks.

1. With vac tubes and bag attached, pick up unit by vac tube

handle and housing handle. Bag should be positioned fairly low at your side. Place bag strap over shoulder and adjust length to fit.

2. Turn unit on.

3. Swing unit slowly back and forth over leaves to be vacuumed.

Do not force tube into pile of debris.

Bag Cleaning

Do not store debris in vacuum bag. Empty bag after each use. After three uses, clean bag thoroughly. Turn bag inside out and shake out dust and excess debris vigorously. Once a year, wash the bag by hand in soapy water.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Under normal usage, the bag material is subject to

deterioration and wear.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Small objects could pass through a worn or damaged

bag and be thrown in direction of operator or bystanders and cause serious personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

• Check bag frequently for wear or deterioration. If bag

is damaged, replace it with a genuine TORO part.

Impeller Replacement

If a loss of performance is detected while operating blower, unplug unit, remove inlet cover, and check impeller blades for wear. If blades are severely worn, see your Authorized TORO Service Dealer for a new impeller.

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) appliance.

may also be marked on the

Servicing 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 appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a

Toro Service Support

If your unit requires service or maintenance, your nearest TORO Master Service Dealer is the best dealer to assist you. Refer to the “Yellow Pages” of your local telephone directory in the section titled “Lawn Mowers.” TORO Master Service Dealers are listed under the TORO trademark. If you need help locating a TORO Master Service Dealer near you, call 1-800-421-9684 for assistance.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Unit won’t run or stops running 1. Unit not plugged in 1. Plug in unit

2. On/off switch in “off” position 2. Turn to “on”

3. Inlet cover or vacuum tube incorrectly installed or removed

4. Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker 4. Replace fuse or reset

5. Faulty extension cord 5. Replace cord

Unit seems to be low on power 1. Blower is set to low speed setting 1. Set to high speed setting

2. Impeller is worn 2. Replace impeller

V acuum tube will not stay securely fastened to housing

1. Mounting tabs on tube are not fully secured in housing

3. Secure cover or vacuum tube

breaker

1. Reposition vacuum tube to proper position

The Toro Promise

A Full Two Year Residential Use Warranty

For the United States, Canada and Mexico

The Toro Company warrants this TORO Product for two years against defects in material or workmanship. To receive a replacement or repair, at Toro’s option, just return the complete unit, postage prepaid, to the seller. (U.S. customers ONLY may return their unit, with proof of purchase, to any TORO Master Service Dealer or the TORO Service Center, 5300 Shoreline Blvd., Mound, MN 55364.) This warranty covers product defects only . It does not cover incidental or

consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may have

other rights which vary from state to state. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at The Toro Company, Customer Service Department, 81 11 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55420-1196. (Do not return defective product to this address.)

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 TORO 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.

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