Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsOutdoors22 in. Corded Hedge Trimmer

FormNo.3424-787RevA

22inElectricHedgeTrimmer

ModelNo.51490—SerialNo.319000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Ifyouhavequestionsorproblems,contactusatwww.Toro.comor

calltollfree1-800-237-2654(US)or1-800-248-3258(Canada)before

returningthisproduct.

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct

andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,thecomplete

warrantydetails,ortoregisteryourproduct.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thepowercordonthisproductcontains

lead,achemicalknowntotheState

ofCaliforniatocausebirthdefects

orotherreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

GeneralPowerTool

SafetyWarnings

WARNINGReadallsafetywarningsandinstructions.

Failuretofollowthewarningsandinstructionsmayresultin

electricshock,re,and/orseriousinjury.

Saveallwarningsandinstructionsforfuturereference.

Theterm“powertool”inallofthewarningsreferstoyour

mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated(cordless)

powertool.

1.Workareasafety

A.Keepworkareacleanandwelllit.Clutteredordark

areasinviteaccidents

B.Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosive

atmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofammable

liquids,gasesordust.Powertoolscreatesparks

whichmayignitethedustorfumes.

C.Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperating

apowertool.Distractionscancauseyoutolose

control.

2.Electricalsafety

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,usearesidualcurrentdevice(RCD)

protectedsupply.UseofanRCDreducestheriskof

electricshock.

3.Personalsafety

A.Stayalert,watchwhatyouaredoinganduse

commonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.Do

notuseapowertoolwhileyouaretiredorunderthe

inuenceofdrugs,alcoholormedication.Amoment

ofinattentionwhileoperatingpowertoolsmayresult

inseriouspersonalinjury.

B.Usesafetyequipment.Alwaysweareyeprotection.

Safetyequipmentsuchasdustmask,non-skid

safetyshoes,hardhat,orhearingprotectionusedfor

appropriateconditionswillreducepersonalinjuries.

C.Avoidaccidentalstarting.Ensuretheswitchisin

theoff-positionbeforepluggingin.Carryingpower

toolswithyourngerontheswitchorplugginginpower

toolsthathavetheswitchoninvitesaccidents.

D.Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbeforeturning

thepowertoolon.Awrenchorakeyleftattachedto

arotatingpartofthepowertoolmayresultinpersonal

injury.

E.Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingandbalance

atalltimes.Thisenablesbettercontrolofthepower

toolinunexpectedsituations.

F.Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingor

jewelry.Keepyourhair,clothingandglovesaway

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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Form No. 3424-787 Rev A 22in Electric Hedge Trimmer Model No. 51490—Serial No. 319000001 and Up Operator's Manual If you have questions or problems, contact us at www.Toro.com or call toll free 1-800-237-2654 (US) or 1-800-248-3258 (Canada) before returning this product. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, the complete warranty details, or to register your product.
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Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings • Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. G. 4. • Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
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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 Name Designation/Explanation AC Alternating current Type of current A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) SPM Strokes per minute Speed of blade V Volts Voltage decal121-7693 121–7693 1.
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Operation Preparing the Appliance For safe and efficient use of your hedge trimmer, use only a UL-listed extension cord recommended for outdoor use. Refer to the Extension Cord Chart below. Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords (AWG—120 V Only) Amp Rating g015652 Figure 1 Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters) More Than Not More Than 25' (7.6 m) 50' (15 m) 100' (30.4 m) 150' (45.7 m) 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Note: 1. Auxiliary handle 4.
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Maintenance Operating Tips • The unit is used 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. Do not overreach. • • Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects. Oiling the Trimmer Blade 1. Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply. 2. Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimmer, using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
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Service Should this item need service, take the product to your Authorized Toro Service Dealer. Your Toro Dealer is specially trained to fix Toro products and will ensure that your Toro stays “All” Toro. Double-insulated Appliance In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance.
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California Proposition 65 Warning Information What is this warning? You may see a product for sale that has a warning label like the following: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov. What is Prop 65? Prop 65 applies to any company operating in California, selling products in California, or manufacturing products that may be sold in or brought into California.
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