Form No. 3418-141 Rev B PowerPlex™ 61cm 40V MAX Hedge Trimmer Model No. 51136—Serial No. 318000001 and Up Model No. 51136T—Serial No. 318000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
Safety WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, always follow the basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: Introduction This hedge trimmer is intended to be used by residential homeowners to maintain bushes and hedges. It is designed to use only battery pack Models 88525 (provided with Model 51136) or 88526.
. D. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning on the power tool. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. E. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. F. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair tied back and your clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Additional Safety Warnings for the Charger • This charger can be used by persons with reduced • Hold the power tool by insulated gripping • surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give you an electric shock. DANGER—Keep your hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.
Sound Pressure skin, wash the affected area quickly with water. If the leakage gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 82.3 dBA, with an Uncertainty Value (K) of 3 dBA. • Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks open or cracks, immediately discontinue its use and do not recharge it.
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. Symbol Designation/Explanation Read the instruction manual. Wear hearing protection. decal136-2496 136-2496 Wear eye protection. 1. Do not discard. Wear a dust mask. Wear protective gloves. Wear protective, slip-resistant footwear. decal136-2499 136-2499 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2.
decal136-2504 136-2504 1. The battery pack is charging. 3. The battery pack is too warm. 2. The battery pack is fully charged. 4. The battery pack needs to be replaced. decal136-2537 136-2537 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; wear hearing protection; wear eye protection; do not operate in wet conditions. decal136-2534 136-2534 1. The battery does not come out of the box fully charged. 4. Stop—follow these instructions before first use. 2. Place the battery in the battery charger. 5.
Setup Product Overview Note: The battery pack is not fully charged when it is purchased. Before using the tool for the first time, refer to Charging the Battery Pack (page 10). Mounting the Battery Charger (Optional) If desired, mount the battery charger securely on a wall using the wall-mount key holes on the back of the unit. g204357 Figure 2 Left Side of Hedge Trimmer Make sure to mount it indoors (such as a garage or other dry place), near a power outlet, and out of the reach of children.
Operation The trimmer stays on as long as the auxiliary-handle switch is engaged and the trigger is squeezed. You may release the lock switch once the hedge trimmer is running (Figure 4). Starting the Hedge Trimmer 1. Remove the protective cover from the cutter blades (Figure 3). Rotating the Hedge Trimmer Handle WARNING The hedge trimmer blades can cause cuts or amputation. Be careful when handling the hedge trimmer with the protective cover removed. 1.
Removing the Battery Pack Press the battery latch on the tool to release the battery pack and slide the battery pack out of the tool (Figure 6). g228487 Figure 7 1. Battery pack cavity g194190 Figure 6 2. Battery pack terminals 1. Battery latch 4. Battery-charge-indicator button 5. LED indicators (current charge) 3. Battery pack venting areas Charging the Battery Pack 4. Make sure that the vents on the battery charger are clear of any dust and debris. Important: Read all safety precautions. 5.
7. Refer to the following table to interpret the LED indicators on the battery charger. Left Light Right Light Indicates Off Red Charger is on; no battery pack inserted Red Red Battery pack is charging Green Red Battery pack is charged Orange Red Battery pack is too warm Red Blinking Red Replace the battery pack Operating Tips • Use the power tool for cutting in either direction in a slow, sweeping action from side to side. • Stand so that you are stable and balanced on both feet.
Maintenance • To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do Disconnect the product from the power supply (i.e. remove the plug from the power supply or the battery pack) before maintenance or cleaning work. • Store the tool, battery pack, and battery charger Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories. Preparing the Battery Pack for Recycling not store the battery pack outside or in vehicles. in an enclosed clean, dry area. Inspect and maintain the product regularly.
Troubleshooting Perform only the steps described in these instructions. All further inspection, maintenance, and repair work must be performed by an authorized service center or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself. Problem The tool does not start. Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The battery is not fully installed in the tool. 1. Remove and then replace the battery into the tool, making sure that it is fully installed and latched. 2.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 1 LED indicator is blinking on the battery pack. 1. The battery pack voltage is low. 1. Place the battery pack on the charger. It is difficult to remove the battery pack from the tool. 1. The battery pack/tool is new or there is corrosion in the battery terminals and/or the terminals on the tool. 1. Clean the terminals on the battery pack and the tool.
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