
FormNo.3377-550RevB
VIB-1,VIB-1.5,VIB-2,andVIB-3ConcreteVibrator
ModelNo.68040—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68041—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68042—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68044—SerialNo.313000001andUp
Operator'sManual
If,aftercarefullyreadingthismanual,youstillhavequestionsor
problems,calltollfree1-800-808-2963(US)or1-800-808-3072(Canada)
beforereturningthisproduct.
WARNING
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birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposureto
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tocausecancer,birthdefects,orother
reproductiveharm.
GeneralPowerTool
SafetyWarnings
WARNINGReadallsafetywarningsandallinstructions.Failure
tofollowthewarningsandinstructionsmayresultinelectric
shock,reand/orseriousinjury .
Saveallwarningsandinstructionsforfuturereference.
Theterm“powertool”inthewarningsreferstoyour
mains-operated(corded)powertool.
1.Workareasafety
A.Keepworkareacleanandwelllit.Clutteredordark
areasinviteaccidents.
B.Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosive
atmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofammable
liquids,gasesordust.Powertoolscreatesparks
whichmayignitethedustorfumes.
C.Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperating
apowertool.Distractionscancauseyoutolose
control.
2.Electricsafety
A.Powertoolplugsmustmatchtheoutlet.Never
modifythepluginanyway .Donotuseany
adapterplugswithearthed(grounded)powertools.
Unmodiedplugsandmatchingoutletswillreducerisk
ofelectricshock.
B.Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgrounded
surfacessuchaspipes,radiators,rangesand
refrigerators.Thereisanincreasedriskofelectric
shockifyourbodyisearthedorgrounded.
C.Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.
Waterenteringapowertoolwillincreasetheriskof
electricshock.
D.Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordfor
carrying,pullingorunpluggingthepowertool.
Keepcordawayfromheat,oil,sharpedgesor
movingparts.Damagedorentangledcordsincrease
theriskofelectricshock.
E.Whenoperatingapowertooloutdoors,usean
extensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse.Useofa
cordsuitableforoutdoorusereducestheriskofelectric
shock.
F.Ifoperatingapowertoolinadamplocationis
unavoidable,useagroundfaultinterrupter(GFCI)
protectedsupply .UseofanGFCIreducestheriskof
electricshock.
3.Personalsafety
A.Stayalert,watchwhatyouaredoinganduse
commonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.Do
notuseapowertoolwhileyouaretiredorunderthe
inuenceofdrugs,alcoholormedication.Amoment
ofinattentionwhileoperatingpowertoolsmayresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.
B.Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.Alwayswear
eyeprotection.Protectiveequipmentsuchasdust
mask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhat,orhearing
protectionusedforappropriateconditionswillreduce
personalinjuries.
C.Preventunintentionalstarting.Ensuretheswitch
isintheoff-positionbeforeconnectingtopower
sourceand/orbatterypack,pickinguporcarrying
thetool.Carryingpowertoolswithyourngeronthe
switchorenergizingpowertoolsthathavetheswitch
oninvitesaccidents.
D.Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbeforeturning
thepowertoolon.Awrenchorakeyleftattachedto
arotatingpartofthepowertoolmayresultinpersonal
injury.
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8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3377-550*B

E.Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingandbalance
atalltimes.Thisenablesbettercontrolofthepower
toolinunexpectedsituations.
F.Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingor
jewelry.Keepyourhair ,clothingandglovesaway
frommovingparts.Looseclothes,jewelryorlonghair
canbecaughtinmovingparts.
G.Ifdevicesareprovidedfortheconnectionofdust
extractionandcollectionfacilities,ensuretheseare
connectedandproperlyused.Useofdustcollection
canreducedust-relatedhazards.
4.Powertooluseandcare
A.Donotforcethepowertool.Usethecorrectpower
toolforyourapplication.Thecorrectpowertoolwill
dothejobbetterandsaferattherateforwhichitwas
designed.
B.Donotusethepowertooliftheswitchdoesnotturn
itonandoff.Anypowertoolthatcannotbecontrolled
withtheswitchisdangerousandmustberepaired.
C.Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/or
thebatterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemaking
anyadjustments,changingaccessories,orstoring
powertools.Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreduce
theriskofstartingthepowertoolaccidentally .
D.Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildren
anddonotallowpersonsunfamiliarwiththepower
toolortheseinstructionstooperatethepowertool.
Powertoolsaredangerousinthehandsofuntrained
users.
E.Maintainpowertools.Checkformisalignmentor
bindingofmovingparts,breakageofpartsandany
otherconditionthatmayaffectthepowertool’s
operation.Ifdamaged,havethepowertoolrepaired
beforeuse.Manyaccidentsarecausedbypoorly
maintainedpowertools.
F.Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.Properly
maintainedcuttingtoolswithsharpcuttingedgesare
lesslikelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.
G.Usethepowertool,accessoriesandtoolbitsetc.
inaccordancewiththeseinstructions,takinginto
accounttheworkingconditionsandtheworkto
beperformed.Useofthepowertoolforoperations
differentfromthoseintendedcouldresultinahazardous
situation.
5.Service
A.Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualiedrepair
personusingonlyidenticalreplacementparts.
Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepowertoolis
maintained.
2

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotentialdanger.
Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
1.On
2.Off
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
125–8195
3.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Electricshock
hazard—alwaysusea
groundedpowersource.
127–2858
2.Warning—1)Stopthe
engine;2)Disconnectthe
shaft.
3

SymbolDenitions
Figure1
Symbollocatedonthenon-serviceableserial-numberplate
1.WARNING–T oreducetheriskofinjury,usermustread
andunderstandinstructionmanual.
ElectricalSymbolDenitions
Figure2
1.Protectiveearth
Symbol
AC/DC
AAmperes
HzHertz
VVoltsVoltage
Name
Alternatingcurrentordirectcurrent
Designation/Explanation
Typeofcurrent
Current
Frequency(cyclespersecond)
4

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
Shoulderstrap
1
AttachingtheShoulderStrap
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Shoulderstrap
Procedure
1.Pushaclipontheshoulderstrapontoamountingringon
thepowerunit.
2.Pushtheotherclipontotheothermountingringonthe
powerunit.
Qty.
1Attachtheshoulderstrap.
Use
Figure3
1.Shoulderstrap3.Mountingring(2)
2.Clip(2)
5

Operation
ProductOverview
Figure4
1.Couplinglever4.Serialnumberlocation
2.Shoulderstrap
3.On/Offswitch
5.Powercord
Specications
ModelPowerAmps
68040
68041
68042
68044
0.75kW(1hp)
1.12kW(1-1/2hp)
1.49kW(2hp)
2.24kW(3hp)
ConnectingthePowerToolto
aPowerSource
Models68040and68041haveastandard15-ampplug;models
68042and68044havealocking20-ampL5-20plug.Ensurethat
youhaveanoutletandextensioncordthatwillworkwithyour
specicmodel.
UseonlyanappropriateUL-listedextensioncordrecommended
foroutdooruse.Ifyoudonothavethecorrecttypeofoutlet,
contactaqualiedelectriciantoinstalltheproperoutlet.Donot
changethepower-toolplugorextension-cordpluginanyway.
MinimumWireGaugeforExtensionCords
ModelAmperesat120
680409
6804115
6804217
6804419
volts
15.2m(50ft)30.5m(100ft)45.7m(150ft)61.0m(200ft)91.4(300ft)
14AWG14AWG12AWG10AWG8AWG
14AWG12AWG10AWG8AWG8AWG
14AWG12AWG8AWG8AWG8AWG
12AWG12AWG8AWG8AWG6AWG
9
15
17
19
DANGER
Contactwithwaterwhileoperatingthepowertool
couldcauseelectricshock,causinginjuryordeath.
•Donothandletheplugorthepowertoolwithwet
handsorwhilestandinginwater.
•Useonlyanextensioncordrecommendedfor
outdooruse.
SuggestedMaximum
HeadSize
3.81cm(1-1/2inch)5.44kg(12lb)
4.45cm(1-3/4inch)6.35kg(14lb)
5.08cm(2inch)7.26kg(16lb)
6.35cm(2-1/2inch)9.07kg(20lb)
OperatingWeight
6

InstallingtheHeadontothe
Shaft
Note:Theheadandshaftaresoldseparately .Thereisavariety
ofsizesavailablefromyourAuthorizedToroDealer.
1.Holdthethreadedendoftheshaftinapipevise,andcoat
thethreadsoftheshaftwithathreadsealanttoprevent
waterfromenteringthehead(Figure5).
2.Bringthethreadedendoftheheadtogetherwiththeshaft,
andthreadthemtogetherbyhand.
Note:Theheadandshafthavereverse,orleft-hand
threads.
3.Placeapipewrenchascloseaspossibletotheendofthe
head,asshowninFigure5B,toavoidlooseninganyparts
ofthehead.
Important:Ifanypartsoftheheadareloose,theycould
comeoffandgetlostintheconcrete.
4.Usethepipewrenchtoturntheheadcounterclockwiseto
tightenitontotheshaftuntilitistight.
AvailableShafts
ShaftModel
68117
68118
68119
68120
68121
68122
68123
68124
68125
68126
Figure5
Length
0.91m(3ft)—narrow
2.13m(7ft)—narrow
3.05m(10ft)—narrow
4.27m(14ft)—narrow
0.91m(3ft)
1.53m(5ft)
2.13m(7ft)
3.05m(10ft)
4.27m(14ft)
6.40m(21ft)
7

AvailableHeads
HeadModelDiameterLength
68110
6811 1
68112
68113
68114
68115
68116
(3/4inch)30.5cm(12
(1inch)33.0cm(13
(1-1/4inch)33.0cm(13
(1-1/2inch)35.6cm(14
(1-3/4inch)35.6cm(14
(2inch)35.6cm(14
(2-1/2inch)33.0cm(13
Centrifugal
Force(at10,600
rpm)
inches)
inches)
inches)
inches)
inches)
inches)
inches)
0.50kN(1 12lbf)10.2cm(4
0.81kN(183lbf)12.7cm(5
1.91kN(430lbf)17.8cm(7
3.38kN(760lbf)35.6cm(14
4.89kN(1100lbf)45.7cm(18
6.45kN(1450
lbf)
10.36kN(2330
lbf)
Radiusof
Inuence
inches)
inches)
inches)
inches)
inches)
55.9cm(22
inches)
63.5cm(25
inches)
CapacityOperating
3.06cubic
m/hour(4cubic
yards/hour)
4.59cubic
m/hour(6cubic
yards/hour)
6.12cubic
m/hour(8cubic
yards/hour)
9.18cubic
m/hour(12cubic
yards/hour)
18.35cubic
m/hour(24cubic
yards/hour)
26.76cubic
m/hour(35cubic
yards/hour)
29.05cubic
m/hour(38cubic
yards/hour)
Weight
1.36kg(3lb)
1.36kg(3lb)
1.81kg(4lb)
2.72kg(6lb)
3.63kg(8lb)
4.08kg(9lb)
4.99kg(11lb)
RemovingtheHeadfromthe
Shaft
Removetheheadfromtheshaftintheoppositeorderofinstalling
it;refertoInstallingtheHeadontotheShaft(page7).
ConnectingtheShafttothe
PowerTool
Note:Theheadandshaftaresoldseparatelyfromthepower
tool.ThereisavarietyofsizesavailablefromyourAuthorized
ToroDealer.
1.EnsurethattheOn/OffswitchisintheOffposition.
2.Rotatethecouplinglevercounterclockwise,andinsertthe
shaftintothecoupling(Figure6A).
Figure6
3.Whentheshaftisfullyinserted,rotatethecouplinglever
clockwise,backtotheoriginalposition(Figure6B).
Important:Ensurethatthecouplingleverlockstheshaft
inplacesothattheshaftdoesnotbecomedetached
duringoperation.
StartingandStoppingthe
Motor
1.Tostartthemotor,movetheOn/OffswitchuptotheOn
position(Figure7).
Figure7
1.On/Offswitch
2.Tostopthemotor,movetheOn/OffswitchdowntotheOff
position.
Note:Whenyouarenishedusingthepowertool,turnitoff
anddisconnecttheextensioncord.
8

UsingthePowerTool
Important:Donotoperatethevibratorheadoutofthe
concretemixformorethanafewminutes.Thewetconcrete
keepstheheadattheproperoperatingtemperature.
1.Ensurethatthepowerunit,shaft,andheadaresecurely
attached.
2.Ensurethatthevibratorpowerunitissittingsecurely,oruse
theshoulderstraptohangitoveryourshoulder.
3.Whileholdingtheexibleshaft,turnthepoweruniton;refer
toStartingandStoppingtheMotor(page8).
4.Insertthevibratorheadverticallyintotheconcrete,andallow
theweightofittosinkittothedesireddepth.
Note:Forcingthevibratorheadmaycauseittobecome
stuckbetweenpiecesofrebar.
5.Keepthevibratorheadinplacefor5to15seconds,and
thenslowlyliftitup.
Note:Allowabout15secondsformovingthevibratora61
cm(2foot)distanceupandoutoftheconcrete.
Note:Usingaslightupanddownmovementwillclosethe
holeformedbythevibratorhead.
6.Removethevibratorquicklywhenitisnearthetopofthe
concrete.
7.Insertthevibratoratadistance1.5timestheradiusofaction
awayfromthelastinsertionpoint,andrepeattheprocedure.
8.Whenyouarenishedusingthepowertool,turnitoff,
unplugthepowercable,andwipethepowertoolclean.
Maintenance
WARNING
Iftheextensioncordispluggedintothepowertool,
someonecouldaccidentallyoperatethepowertool
whileyouareperformingmaintenanceonit,causing
seriouspersonalinjury.
MovetheOn/OffswitchtotheOffposition,and
disconnecttheextensioncordbeforeyouperformany
maintenanceonthepowertool.
Note:Theheadsarefactory-sealed,thereforetheyrequireno
maintenance.
Afterusingthepowertooleachtime,completethefollowing:
1.Turnthemotoroffandunplugthepowertool.
2.Wipethepowertoolcleanwithadampcloth.Donothoseit
downorsubmergeitinwater.
3.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Ifanypartisdamagedor
lost,repairorreplaceit.
4.Brushdebrisawayfromtheairintakeventsonthemotor
housingtopreventthemotorfromoverheating.
Shouldthisproductneedserviceotherthanlubricatingtheshaft,
taketheproducttoyourAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer.Your
ToroDealerisspeciallytrainedtorepairT oroproductsandwill
ensurethatyourT oroproductsstays“All”T oro.
OperatingTips
•Matchthevibratorpowerunit,shaft,andheadtothejob.
Selectthelargestvibratorsuitableforthejob.Selectthe
shortestshaftpossibletodothejobtoassuremaximum
powertothevibratorhead.
•Forthehighestefciency,avoidmakingsharpbendsinthe
exibleshaft.
•Donotusethevibratortomovetheconcretelaterally.Doing
sowillcausesegregation.Useashovelinstead.
•Limitpoursto2feethigh;thiswillresultinlessresistance
forairtoescape.
•Allowthevibratortopenetrate3to6inchesintothepreceding
layertoknitthe2layerstogether,preventingliftlines.
•Fliptheshaftaround(sothatthemotorendisatthehead,
andviceversa)periodicallytoextendtheservicelife.
9

LubricatingtheShaft
ServiceInterval:Every40hours—Lubricatetheshaftwith
lithium-basedgrease.
Lubricatetheexibleshafttopreventdryspotsthatcause
overheating.
1.Disconnecttheexibleshaftfromthevibratorheadandthe
powerunit.
2.Removetheinnercoreandwipeitclean(Figure8A).
Storage
1.Disconnecttheextensioncordfromthepowertool.
2.Disconnecttheexibleshaftfromthepowertool.
3.Wipeawayanyconcreteorothermaterialonthepowertool.
4.Examinetheextensioncordthoroughlyforsignsofwearor
damage.Replaceitifitiswornordamaged.
5.Examinethepowertoolthoroughlyforworn,loose,or
damagedparts.T orepairorreplaceparts,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
6.Storethepowertoolandtheextensioncordinaclean,dry
place.
Figure8
3.Coatthecorewith1.5mm(1/16inch)oflithium-based
grease(Figure8B).
Note:Over-lubricatingthecorewillshortenthelifeofthe
shaft.
4.Installthecoreintotheshaftcasing(Figure8C).
5.Installtheshaftontothepowerunit.
6.Installtheheadontotheshaft.
10

Notes:
11

Alimitedwarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
TheToroWarranty
Concrete,Masonry,
andCompaction
Equipment
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuantto
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroConcrete,Masonry,
andCompactionEquipmentProductslistedbelowtobefreefromdefects
inmaterialsorworkmanship.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
ConcreteMixers
•SpindleBearingsLifetime*(originalowneronly)
MortarMixers1year
•DrumBearingsandSealsLifetime*(originalowneronly)
ForwardPlateCompactors
ReversiblePlates1year
RammerCompactors
MudBuggy1year
VibratingTrenchRoller2years
ConcreteSaws
MasonrySaws
PowerTrowels1year
Screeds
ConcreteVibrators
Whereawarrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocost
toyouincludingdiagnosis,labor ,andparts.
*
LifetimeWarranty-Ifthebearing(s)orseal(s)onyourmixerfail,itwillbereplacedunderwarranty ,
atnocostforpartsorlabor.
1year
2years
2years
1year
1year
1year
1year
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure
1.ContactanyAuthorizedServicingOutlettoarrangeserviceattheir
dealership.Tolocateoneconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat
www.T oro.com.Select“WheretoBuy”andselect“Contractor”under
producttype.Youmayalsocallourtollfreenumberbelow.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothem.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceOutlet’s
analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
SWSCustomerCareDepartment
ToroWarrantyCompany
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
TollFree:800-888-9926
**
ToroAuthorizedRentalCustomerswhohavepurchasedproductsdirectlyfromToroandhave
signedtheT oroRentalCustomerAgreementhavetheabilitytoperformtheirownwarrantywork.
PleasevisitT oro’sRentalPortalforelectronicwarrantyclamlingproceduresorcallthetollfree
numberabove.
**
:
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutine
maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenance(“Maintenance
Parts”),arewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduled
replacementtimeforthatpart.Failuretoperformrequiredmaintenance
andadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thisexpresswarranty
doesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-T ororeplacement
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,modied,orunapproved
accessories
•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrequired
maintenanceand/oradjustments
•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinan
abusive,negligentorrecklessmanner
•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobe
defective.Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,during
normalproductoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,belts,wipers,
sparkplugs,tires,lters,gaskets,wearplates,seals,O-rings,drive
chains,clutches.
•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Itemsconsideredtobeoutside
inuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storagepractices,
contamination,useofunapprovedcoolants,lubricants,additives,or
chemicals,etc.
•Normal“wearandtear”items.Normal“wearandtear”includes,butis
notlimitedto,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecals,etc.
•Anycomponentcoveredbyaseparatemanufacturer’swarranty
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
GeneralConditions
RepairbyanAuthorizedServicingOutletorSelf-ServiceasanAuthorized
RentalCustomerisyoursoleremedyunderthewarranty .
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwith
theuseoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,including
anycostorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorservice
duringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usepending
completionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.Allimpliedwarranties
ofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedtotheduration
ofthisexpresswarranty .Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsof
incidentalorconsequentialdamages,orlimitationsonhowlong
animpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusionsandlimitations
maynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
ExceptfortheenginewarrantycoverageandtheEmissionswarranty
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty .The
EmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredbyaseparate
warrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.Environmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)ortheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB).
RefertotheCaliforniaEmissionControlWarrantyStatementsuppliedwith
yourProductorcontainedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfor
details.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee
policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee
information,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro
Dealer.
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