The document is an operator's manual for the Toro Flex-Force Power System™ 24in 60V Hedge Trimmer, specifically for Model No. 51840 and Model No. 51840T.
Function Description:
This hedge trimmer is designed for residential homeowners to maintain bushes and hedges. It is primarily intended for use with Toro lithium-ion battery packs (Model 88625, 88640, 88660, or 88675). Model 51840 includes a battery and charger, while Model 51840T does not. The device is a cordless power tool, emphasizing portability and ease of use without the constraints of a power cord. Its primary function is to cut and shape hedges and bushes efficiently.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model Numbers: 51840 and 51840T
- Cutting Length: 610 mm (24 inches)
- Rated Voltage: 60V DC maximum, 54 VDC nominal usage
- No-load Speed: 3200 spm (strokes per minute) at 60 VDC max
- Cutting Width: 19 mm (3/4 inch)
- Charger Type: 88602 (for Model 51840)
- Battery Type: 88625 (included with Model 51840), 88640, 88660, or 88675
- Appropriate Temperature Ranges:
- Charge/store battery pack: 5°C (41°F) to 40°C (104°F)
- Use battery pack: -30°C (-22°F) to 49°C (120°F)
- Use machine: 0°C (32°F) to 49°C (120°F)
- Battery Charger Input: 120V AC 60Hz 2A
- Battery Charger Output: 60V DC 2A
- Battery Pack (Model 88625): 60V MAX* DC 2.5Ah, 135 Wh Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack (*60V max & 54V nominal. Actual voltage varies with load.)
Usage Features:
The hedge trimmer is designed for user convenience and safety.
- Starting the Trimmer: To start, users must remove the protective cover from the blades, ensure vents are clear, align and push the battery pack into the handle until it latches, place one hand on the trigger handle and the other on the auxiliary handle, then press the lock switch and squeeze the trigger switch while engaging the auxiliary-handle switch. The trimmer stays on as long as the auxiliary-handle switch is engaged and the trigger is squeezed.
- Shutting Off the Trimmer: To shut off, release the trigger, auxiliary-handle switch, or both. Allow at least 5 seconds for the cutting blade to stop moving.
- Removing the Battery Pack: Press the battery latch on the tool and slide the battery pack out.
- Handle Rotation: The handle can be rotated 90° to the right or left for desired cutting direction by pressing and holding the rotational lock button, rotating the handle, and then releasing the button to lock it in place.
- Operating Tips:
- Use a slow, sweeping action from side to side for cutting in either direction.
- For trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action to feed stems into the cutting blade.
- For stems too large, use a non-powered hand saw or pruning saw.
- A string can be used as a guide line for cutting hedges level.
- Battery Charging: The battery pack is not fully charged upon purchase and must be charged before first use. Charging involves ensuring clear vents on both battery and charger, aligning the battery pack cavity with the charger tongue, and sliding the pack in until fully seated. LED indicators on the charger show charging status: green blinking for charging, solid green for charged, red for temperature issues, and blinking red for charging faults or communication errors.
- Safety Features: The manual emphasizes keeping all body parts away from the blade, carrying the trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped, fitting the blade cover during transport or storage, ensuring all power switches are off and battery pack removed when clearing jammed material or servicing, holding the trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces, and keeping power cords/cables away from the cutting area. It also warns against using the trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially during lightning risk.
Maintenance Features:
- General Maintenance: Remove the battery pack before any maintenance or cleaning. Use only manufacturer-recommended replacement parts and accessories. Regularly inspect and maintain the product, and have repairs performed by an Authorized Service Dealer.
- Cleaning: Clean all foreign material from the product. Ensure vents on the hedge trimmer, battery, and charger are clear of dust and debris.
- Storage: Store the tool, battery pack, and charger in an enclosed, clean, dry area, away from corrosive agents and out of reach of children. Store within appropriate temperature ranges. For storage of 3 months or longer, remove the battery pack from the tool and charge it until 2 or 3 LED indicators turn green (do not store fully charged or fully depleted). Recharge the battery pack before next use.
- Troubleshooting: A dedicated section provides solutions for common issues such as the tool not starting, not reaching full power, excessive vibration/noise, quick battery discharge, and charger malfunctions.
- Battery Pack Recycling: Lithium-ion battery packs with the Call2Recycle seal can be recycled at participating retailers or facilities in the Call2Recycle program (US and Canada only). Users are advised to cover battery terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape upon removal and not to attempt to destroy or disassemble the battery pack.
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