Operation - Toro 51490 Operator's Manual

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)
Extension Cord Length
7.6 m (25 feet)
15.0 m (50 feet)
30.5 m (100 feet)
45.7 m (150 feet)
Note:
Do not use an extension cord over 150 feet (45.7 m) long.
Important:
Check the power cord frequently during use
for holes in the insulation. Do not use a damaged cord.
Do not run the cord through standing water or wet grass.
Remove plug from the mains immediately if the power cord is
damaged or cut.
Connecting to Power
Supply
This product is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the
extension cord from being pulled loose while in use.
1. Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.
2. Insert loop portion of extension cord through opening in the
bottom of the rear handle and place over cord retainer.
3. Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the slack is
removed.
4. Plug product into extension cord
Minimum Wire Gage
(A.W.G.)
16
16
16
14
(Figure 1).
1. Auxiliary handle
2. Lock switch
3. Trigger and rear handle
Starting the Hedge Trimmer
1. Remove the protective cover from the cutter blades
2).
1. Protective cover
2. Attach an extension cord to the trimmer
3. Place one hand on the trigger handle. Place the other hand
on the auxiliary handle.
4. Slide the lock switch backwards, towards you, then squeeze
the trigger switch to turn on the hedge trimmer
The trimmer will stay on as long as the trigger switch is
squeezed. Lock-off switch may be released once hedge
trimmer is running.
Stopping the Hedge
Trimmer
1. Release the trigger switch
2. Allow at least 5 seconds for the cutting blade to stop moving.
3. Fit the protective cover to the cutter blades and disconnect
the trimmer from the extension cord when you are finished
trimming.
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Figure 1
4. 2-prong plug
5. Extension cord
6. Cord retainer
Figure 2
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