Toro 51480 User Manual

FormNo.3367-112RevB
14inTrimandEdgeElectricTrimmer
ModelNo.51480—SerialNo.311000100andUp
Operator'sManual
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GeneralSafetyRules
WARNING:Whenusingelectricgardeningappliances,basicsafety
precautionsshouldalwaysbefollowedtoreducetheriskofre,electric
shock,andpersonalinjury,includingthefollowing:
Readallinstructions.
Theterm“powertool”inallofthewarningsreferstoyour
mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated(cordless)
powertool.
1.Workareasafety
A.Keepworkareacleanandwelllit.Clutteredordarkareas
inviteaccidents
B.Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmospheres,
suchasinthepresenceofammableliquids,gasesor
dust.Powertoolscreatesparkswhichmayignitethedust
orfumes.
C.Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperatinga
powertool.Distractionscancauseyoutolosecontrol.
2.Electricalsafety
A.Powertoolplugsmustmatchtheoutlet.Nevermodify
thepluginanyway.Donotuseanyadapterplugswith
earthed(grounded)powertools.Unmodiedplugsand
matchingoutletswillreduceriskofelectricshock.
B.Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgroundedsurfaces
suchaspipes,radiators,rangesandrefrigerators.There
isanincreasedriskofelectricshockifyourbodyisearthed
orgrounded.
C.Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.Water
enteringapowertoolwillincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
D.Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordforcarrying,
pullingorunpluggingthepowertool.Keepcordaway
fromheat,oil,sharpedgesormovingparts.Damagedor
entangledcordsincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
E.Whenoperatingapowertooloutdoors,useanextension
cordsuitableforoutdooruse.Useofacordsuitablefor
outdoorusereducestheriskofelectricshock.
F.Ifoperatingapowertoolinadamplocationisunavoidable,
usearesidualcurrentdevice(RCD)protectedsupply.Use
ofanRCDreducestheriskofelectricshock.
G.Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourcewhenthe
applianceisnotinuse.
3.Personalsafety
A.Stayalert,watchwhatyouaredoingandusecommon
sensewhenoperatingapowertool.Donotuseapower
toolwhileyouaretiredorundertheinuenceofdrugs,
alcoholormedication.Amomentofinattentionwhile
operatingpowertoolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
B.Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.Alwaysweareye
protection.Protectiveequipmentsuchasdustmask,
non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhat,orhearingprotectionusedfor
appropriateconditionswillreducepersonalinjuries.
C.Preventuninentionalstarting.Ensuretheswitchisinthe
off-positionbeforeconnectingtopowersourceand/or
batterypack,pickinguporcarryingthetool.Carrying
powertoolswithyourngerontheswitchorenergisingpower
toolsthathavetheswitchoninvitesaccidents.
D.Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbeforeturningthe
powertoolon.Awrenchorakeyleftattachedtoarotating
partofthepowertoolmayresultinpersonalinjury.
E.Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingandbalanceat
alltimes.Thisenablesbettercontrolofthepowertoolin
unexpectedsituations.
F.Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.
Keepyourhair,clothingandglovesawayfrommoving
parts.Looseclothes,jewelry,orlonghaircanbecaughtin
movingparts.
G.Ifdevicesareprovidedfortheconnectionofdust
extractionandcollectionfacilities,ensuretheseare
connectedandproperlyused.Useofthesedevicescan
reducedust-relatedhazards.
H.Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingarea.
4.Powertooluseandcare
A.Donotforcethepowertool.Usethecorrectpowertool
foryourapplication.Thecorrectpowertoolwilldothejob
betterandsaferattherateforwhichitwasdesigned.
B.Donotusethepowertooliftheswitchdoesnotturniton
andoff.Anypowertoolthatcannotbecontrolledwiththe
switchisdangerousandmustberepaired.
C.Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/orthe
batterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemakingany
adjustments,changingaccessories,orstoringpower
tools.Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreducetheriskof
startingthepowertoolaccidentally.
D.Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildrenanddo
notallowpersonsunfamiliarwiththepowertoolorthese
instructionstooperatethepowertool.Powertoolsare
dangerousinthehandsofuntrainedusers.
E.Storeidleappliancesindoors.Whennotinuse,appliances
shouldbestoredindoorsinadryandhighorlocked-upplace,
outofthereachofchildren.
F.Maintainpowertools.Checkformisalignmentorbinding
ofmovingparts,breakageofpartsandanyother
conditionthatmayaffectthepowertoolsoperation.If
damaged,havethepowertoolrepairedbeforeuse.Many
accidentsarecausedbypoorlymaintainedpowertools.
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Toro 51480 Specifications

General

Type	String Trimmer
Power Source	Gas
Cutting Width	16 in
Weight	12.3 lbs
Adjustable Handle	Yes
Edging Capability	Yes
Engine Type	2-Cycle
Motor	2-cycle engine
Line Diameter	0.095 inches
Cutting System	Bump Feed

Summary

General Safety Rules

Work Area Safety

Ensures a safe environment by maintaining a clean and well-lit work area, free from flammable materials.

Electrical Safety

Covers precautions for preventing electric shock, including proper cord use, grounding, and avoiding wet conditions.

Personal Safety

Emphasizes staying alert, using PPE, preventing unintentional starting, and proper body positioning.

Power Tool Use and Care

Details on using the tool correctly, avoiding force, proper maintenance, and safe storage to prevent accidents.

Service

Safety and Instructional Decals

Setup

Installing the Auxiliary Handle

Step-by-step guide for attaching the auxiliary handle to the trimmer shaft.

Installing the Guard

Procedure for securely mounting the guard to the base of the trimmer using a screw.

Operation

Connecting to a Power Source

Instructions for safely connecting the trimmer to the power supply, emphasizing secure plug insertion.

Starting the Trimmer

Procedure for safely starting the trimmer by engaging the lock switch and squeezing the trigger.

Stopping the Trimmer

Simple instruction to stop the trimmer by releasing the trigger.

Advancing the Line

Explanation of the auto-feed head feature and how to advance the trimmer line.

Advancing the Line Manually

Trimming

Edging

Maintenance

Replacing the Spool

Steps for removing and replacing the trimmer spool with new string.

Replacing the String

Storage

The Toro Promise - Electric Trimmers

Two-Year Full Warranty for Residential Use

Details the two-year warranty for residential use in the US and Canada, including coverage and limitations.

Warranty for Other Countries

Guidance for customers outside the US and Canada to obtain warranty information and service from local distributors.