Form No. 3353-505 Rev. A
Trimmer/Brushcutter
Model No. 51950A—250000001 & Up
Model No. 51970A—250000001 & Up
Model No. 51990A—250000001 & Up
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual. Save this manual.
English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES)
READ THIS INFORMATION
Before you use your new trimmer/brushcutter, read the following helpful hints to get you started.
Fueling
DANGER:
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive.A fire or explosion from gasoline will burn you and others.
1.Obtain a clean container that is approved for use with gasoline.
2.Mix all of the 2-cycle oil provided with 1 US gallon of 87-octane, unleaded gasoline.
3.Fill the trimmer’s gas tank carefully.
Cold Starting vs. Warm Starting
When you restart the trimmer/brushcutter and you are not sure whether the engine is still warm, set the start lever to RUN (Choke Open) and pull the starter cord. If the engine does not start within 5 pulls, refer to “To Start a Cold Engine” later in this manual.
Flooded Engine
Will the engine start? If not, it may be flooded. Relax, this is easy to correct. Set the start lever to RUN (Choke Open). Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter cord quickly for 10 to 12 pulls. If the engine does not start, refer to “Troubleshooting” later in this manual or call toll-free at 1-866-574-9242 (US) or 1-866-574-9243 (Canada).
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For questions concerning your trimmer/brushcutter, call us toll free at 1-866-574-9242.
WARNING:The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Printed in USA All rights reserved
Table of Contents |
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Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Safety Rules.............................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Symbols .................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Product Labels .............................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Features.................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Product Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................... |
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Assembly............................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Unpacking............................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Connecting theAttachment to the Upper Shaft................................................................................................................... |
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Removing theAttachment from the Upper Shaft................................................................................................................ |
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Attaching the Front Handle.................................................................................................................................................. |
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................................................... |
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Attaching the Grass Deflector.............................................................................................................................................. |
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Converting from Brushcutter to Trimmer............................................................................................................................ |
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Converting from Trimmer to Brushcutter............................................................................................................................ |
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Operation..................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Applications......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Mixing the Fuel.................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Filling the Tank.................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Starting the Product ............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Stopping the Product............................................................................................................................................................ |
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Operating the Trimmer ........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Operating the Brushcutter.................................................................................................................................................... |
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Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Emissions Maintenance Schedule........................................................................................................................................ |
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Cleaning the Product............................................................................................................................................................ |
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Servicing the Product........................................................................................................................................................... |
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Replacing the Cutting Line............................................................................................................................................ |
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Replacing the Spool............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Checking the Fuel Cap......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Cleaning theAir Filter......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Replacing the SparkArrester............................................................................................................................................... |
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Replacing the Spark Plug..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Storing the Product.............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Transporting the Product...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Warranty................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
We would like for you to be completely satisfied with your new product, so feel free to contact an authorized service dealer for help with service, genuine Toro parts, or other information you may require.
Whenever you contact an authorized service dealer, always know the model and serial numbers of the product. These numbers will help the service representative provide exact information about your specific product. You will find the model and serial number decal located on the motor housing.
For your convenience, write the product model and serial numbers in the space below.
Model No.
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Model No./Serial No.
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Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to the product.Although Toro designs, produces, and markets safe, state-of-the- art products, you are responsible for using the product properly and safely. You are also responsible for training persons you allow to use the product about safe operation.
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are signal words that identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. Two other words, “Important” and “Note,” highlight information.
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DANGER |
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WARNING |
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CAUTION |
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor |
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property damage. |
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Advises you of important information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance |
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Note |
Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the |
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Safety Rules
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious personal injury as well as damage to the product.
This product has been designed and manufactured to meet or exceed the requirements of the current version of ANSI B175.3, safety requirements for gasoline-powered string trimmers and brushcutters.
■Physical Condition of the Operator. Do not operate this product when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
■Clothing Requirements. Always wear long heavy pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Secure hair so that it is above shoulder level to avoid entanglement in moving parts.
■Protective Accessories Requirements. Wear eye protection marked to comply withANSI Z87.1 standards when operating this product. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
■Condition of Trimmer Before Use. Inspect the product before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened. Be sure the cutting attachment shield is properly attached, and in the position recommended by the manufacturer. Use
only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by the manufacturer. For example, never use wire or wirerope, which can break off and become a dangerous projectile.
■Proper Stance. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Keep the cutting attachment below waist level. Keep all parts of your body away from the rotating cutting attachment and hot surfaces.
■Exhaust Gases. Never start or run the product inside a closed room or building; breathing exhaust fumes can cause illness or death.
■Fueling. Mix and pour fuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping the engine. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe spilled fuel from the product. Move at least 30 ft. (9 m) away from the fueling source and site before starting the engine.
■Work Area. Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string, that can be thrown or become
entangled in the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets.At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets outside a 50 ft. (15 m) radius. Because there still may be a risk of injury to bystanders from thrown objects, bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached while operating the product, stop the engine and the cutting attachment.
■Dangerous Environments. To avoid falling, do not use the product in damp or wet locations.
■Controlling the Product. During carburetor adjustments the cutting attachment may spin. Therefore, you should wear protective equipment and observe all safety instructions when adjusting the carburetor. For products equipped with a clutch, be sure the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine idles. When the product is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting down the product.
■Use the Right Product. Use the product for the intended purpose only.
■Condition of Brushcutter Before Use. The handles shall be mounted according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not attach any blade to a product without proper installation of all required parts. Failure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator and/or bystanders. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any way.
■Use the Right Equipment. Always use the barrier bar on the front handle and the shoulder strap with the brushcutter.
■Blade Thrust. Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not immediately cut.Ablade thrust can be violent enough to cause the product and/or operator to be propelled in any direction, and possibly lose control of the product. Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut.
■Stopping the Product. Acoasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle is released. Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
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Safety Rules
This engine is equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine without a spark arrester muffler on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grasscovered land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product. If you loan someone this product, loan these instructions also.
Symbols
The following symbols are located on the product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols allows you to operate the product better and safer.
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Wear Eye and Hearing Protection |
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply withANSI Z87.1 as |
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Symbols |
Symbols
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
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DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation,which,ifnotavoided,couldresult
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: (WithoutSafetyAlertSymbol)Indicatesasituationthatmayresultinproperty
damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s manual and review frequently for
continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.Always use eye protection which is marked to comply withANSI Z87.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Product Labels
Product labels and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace damaged or lost labels.
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Product Labels |
Features
Product Specifications
Engine |
25.4 cc Full Crank |
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Cutting Width |
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Model No. 51950A |
17 in. |
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Model No. 51970A |
18 in. |
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Model No. 51990A |
8 in. for brushcutter, 18 in. for trimmer |
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Line Size |
.095 in. |
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Weight |
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Model No. 51950A |
12-1/2 lbs. |
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Model No. 51970A |
13-1/2 lbs. |
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Model No. 51990A |
13-1/2 lbs. |
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