Toro 51599 User Manual

Form No. 3358-106 Rev B
Ultra Blower/Vacuum
Model No. 51599 —Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
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I MPORTANT S AFETY
I NSTRUCTIONS
W hen using an electrical appliance, basic pr ecautions
should al w ays be f ollo w ed, including the f ollo wing:
R EAD A LL I NSTRUCTIONS B EFORE U SING
T HIS A PPLIANCE
WARNING —T o r educe the risk of fir e, electric
shock, or injur y , f ollo w these safety instr uctions.
T o ensure maxim um safety , best perfor mance , and to g ain
kno wledg e of the appliance , it is essential that y ou or any other
operator of the appliance read and understand the contents of this
man ual before operating the appliance . P a y par ticular attention to
the safety aler t symbol whic h means CA UTION , W ARNING
or D ANGER-personal safety instr uction. R ead and understand
the instr uction because it has to do with safety . F ailur e to
compl y with these instr uctions may r esult in per sonal injur y ,
risk of fir e, or electrical shock .
Do not lea v e the appliance when plug g ed in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before ser vicing .
W ARNING- T o reduce the risk of electric shoc k, do not use
the appliance on w et surfaces . Do not expose it to rain. Store
it indoors .
Do not allo w appliance to be used as a to y . Do not use near
c hildren. Do not let c hildren use the appliance .
Use only as described in this man ual. Use only man ufacturer’ s
recommended attac hments .
Dr ess pr oper l y . K ee p hair , loose clothing, fing ers , and all par ts
of the body a w a y from openings and mo ving par ts . Be a w are of
the position of the blo w er and the air inlets during operation.
Loose clothing, jew elr y and hair can be dra wn into the inlets (refer
to the follo wing figure) and ma y result in personal injur y . Alw a ys
w ear substantial footw ear , long pants , and eye protection.
Caution—Mo ving P ar ts —do not operate the appliance without
the air inlet guard in place . R efer to Setup for proper assembly
instr uctions .
Do not use with damag ed cord or plug . If appliance is not
w orking as it should, has been dropped, damag ed, left outdoors ,
or dropped into w ater , retur n it to a ser vice dealer .
Do not pull or car r y b y cord, use cord as a handle , close a door
on cord, or pull cord around shar p edg es or cor ners . K ee p cord
a w a y from heated surfaces .
Do not unplug b y pulling on cord. T o unplug, g rasp the plug,
not the cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with w et hands .
Do not put any object into openings . Do not use with any
opening bloc k ed; k ee p free of dust, lint, hair , and anything that
ma y reduce air flo w .
T ur n off all controls before unplug ging .
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs .
Do not use to v acuum up flammable or combustible liquids , suc h
as g asoline , or use in areas where they ma y be present.
T his appliance is pro vided with double insulation. Use only
identical re placement par ts . See instr uctions for ser vicing of
Double-Insulated Appliances .
Do not v acuum anything that is bur ning or smoking, suc h as
cig arettes , matc hes , or hot ashes .
Do not use without v ac bag or proper attac hments in place .
T his appliance is for household use only .
© 2007—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA.
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Toro 51599 Specifications

General

Model Number	51599
Blower Type	Handheld
Power Source	Electric
Motor	12 Amp
Variable Speed	Yes
Air Speed	250 mph

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Follow basic precautions when using electrical appliances to reduce risk of fire, shock, or injury.

Electrical Safety

Avoid using the appliance on wet surfaces or in rain; store indoors to prevent electric shock.

Appliance Operation Safety

Do not allow appliance use as a toy; keep children away and use only as described with recommended attachments.

Personal Safety During Operation

Dress properly, keep body parts away from openings and moving parts, wear eye protection.

Moving Parts Safety

Do not operate the appliance without the air inlet guard in place.

Cord and Plug Safety

Do not use damaged cords/plugs, avoid pulling by cord, keep away from heat, unplug by grasping plug.

Operational Hazards

Do not put objects into openings, avoid blocked openings, use extra care on stairs, do not vacuum liquids or burning items.

Double-Insulated Appliances

Use only identical replacement parts for double-insulated appliances.

Setup

Assembling the Blower

Instructions for installing the blower tube and inlet cover onto the blower housing.

Converting from Blower to Vacuum

Steps to convert the unit from blower mode to vacuum mode, including part removal.

Converting from Vacuum to Blower

Steps to convert the unit from vacuum mode back to blower mode, involving part removal.

Operation

Connecting to a Power Source

Guidance on connecting the appliance to a power source using polarized plugs and extension cords.

Starting/Stopping/Adjusting Air Speed

Instructions on how to start, stop, and adjust the air speed of the blower.

Using the Blower

Guidance on using the blower for residential outdoor use and safety precautions.

Using the Concentrator Nozzle Accessory

Instructions for installing and removing the concentrator nozzle for specific blowing tasks.

Using the Vacuum

Guidance on using the vacuum function, including safety warnings and operational tips.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Emptying the Bag

Instructions on how to safely empty and clean the vacuum bag.

Removing Clogged Debris

Steps to remove debris from the impeller and vacuum tube.

Troubleshooting Tips

Checks to perform if the blower fails to run, focusing on cord and tube connections.