Toro 68040, 68041, 68042, 68044 Operator's Manual

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
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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,suchasinthepresenceofammable liquids,gasesordust.Powertoolscreatesparks
whichmayignitethedustorfumes.
C.Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperating
apowertool.Distractionscancauseyoutolose
control.
2.Electricsafety
A.Powertoolplugsmustmatchtheoutlet.Never
modifythepluginanyway .Donotuseany
adapterplugswithearthed(grounded)powertools.
Unmodiedplugsandmatchingoutletswillreducerisk 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 inuenceofdrugs,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.Carryingpowertoolswithyourngeronthe
switchorenergizingpowertoolsthathavetheswitch oninvitesaccidents.
D.Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbeforeturning
thepowertoolon.Awrenchorakeyleftattachedto
arotatingpartofthepowertoolmayresultinpersonal injury.
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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.Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualiedrepair
personusingonlyidenticalreplacementparts.
Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepowertoolis maintained.
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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
SymbolDenitions
G0 231 52
G0 231 60
Figure1
Symbollocatedonthenon-serviceableserial-numberplate
1.WARNING–T oreducetheriskofinjury,usermustread andunderstandinstructionmanual.
ElectricalSymbolDenitions
Figure2
1.Protectiveearth
Symbol
AC/DC
AAmperes
HzHertz
VVoltsVoltage
Name
Alternatingcurrentordirectcurrent
Designation/Explanation
Typeofcurrent
Current
Frequency(cyclespersecond)
4
Setup
G0 231 58
2
3
1
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
G0 231 59
2
1
5
4
3

ProductOverview

Figure4
1.Couplinglever4.Serialnumberlocation
2.Shoulderstrap
3.On/Offswitch
5.Powercord
Specications
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 specicmodel.
UseonlyanappropriateUL-listedextensioncordrecommended foroutdooruse.Ifyoudonothavethecorrecttypeofoutlet, contactaqualiedelectriciantoinstalltheproperoutlet.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
A
B
G021363
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
G021364
A
B
G021365
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 Inuence
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:Whenyouarenishedusingthepowertool,turnitoff anddisconnecttheextensioncord.
8

UsingthePowerTool

Important:Donotoperatethevibratorheadoutofthe concretemixformorethanafewminutes.Thewetconcrete keepstheheadattheproperoperatingtemperature.
1.Ensurethatthepowerunit,shaft,andheadaresecurely attached.
2.Ensurethatthevibratorpowerunitissittingsecurely,oruse theshoulderstraptohangitoveryourshoulder.
3.Whileholdingtheexibleshaft,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.Whenyouarenishedusingthepowertool,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.
Forthehighestefciency,avoidmakingsharpbendsinthe
exibleshaft.
Donotusethevibratortomovetheconcretelaterally.Doing
sowillcausesegregation.Useashovelinstead.
Limitpoursto2feethigh;thiswillresultinlessresistance
forairtoescape.
Allowthevibratortopenetrate3to6inchesintothepreceding
layertoknitthe2layerstogether,preventingliftlines.
Fliptheshaftaround(sothatthemotorendisatthehead,
andviceversa)periodicallytoextendtheservicelife.
9

LubricatingtheShaft

A
G021331
ServiceInterval:Every40hours—Lubricatetheshaftwith
lithium-basedgrease.
Lubricatetheexibleshafttopreventdryspotsthatcause overheating.
1.Disconnecttheexibleshaftfromthevibratorheadandthe powerunit.
2.Removetheinnercoreandwipeitclean(Figure8A).
Storage
1.Disconnecttheextensioncordfromthepowertool.
2.Disconnecttheexibleshaftfromthepowertool.
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.
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Notes:
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Alimitedwarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
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Concrete,Masonry, andCompaction Equipment
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,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
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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.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceOutlet’s
analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
SWSCustomerCareDepartment ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 TollFree:800-888-9926
**
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signedtheT oroRentalCustomerAgreementhavetheabilitytoperformtheirownwarrantywork.
PleasevisitT oro’sRentalPortalforelectronicwarrantyclamlingproceduresorcallthetollfree
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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,modied,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.
Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Itemsconsideredtobeoutside
inuenceinclude,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 ofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedtotheduration ofthisexpresswarranty .Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsof incidentalorconsequentialdamages,orlimitationsonhowlong animpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusionsandlimitations maynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
ExceptfortheenginewarrantycoverageandtheEmissionswarranty referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty .The EmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredbyaseparate warrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.Environmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)ortheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB). RefertotheCaliforniaEmissionControlWarrantyStatementsuppliedwith yourProductorcontainedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfor details.
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