Form No. 3408-778 Rev D Power Plex™ 36cm 40V MAX String Trimmer Model No. 51132—Serial No. 317000001 and Up Model No. 51132T—Serial No. 317000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
Safety This product complies with all relevant European directives. For details, please see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: WARNING Introduction Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
D. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. E. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. F. Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting area. 3. Power tool use and care A. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
Sound Pressure This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 77.6 dBA, with an Uncertainty Value (K) of 3 dBA. The sound pressure level was determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 11201. Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 96 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA. The sound power level was determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 11094. Hand/Arm Vibration Measured vibration level for right hand = 1.
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. decal136-2491 136-2491 1. Do not discard. 2. Double insulated decal136-2492 136-2492 1. Do not discard. decal136-2501 136-2501 2. Double insulated 1. Do not discard. 2. Double insulated 3. Residential 4. Read the Operator’s Manual. decal136-2499 136-2499 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2.
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. Read the Operator’s Manual. decal136-2537 136-2537 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; wear hearing protection; wear eye protection; do not operate in wet conditions. 3. Wait until the battery is fully charged before the first use. decal136-2539 136–2539 1.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 Description Use Qty. No parts required – Mount the battery charger. Connector knob Nut 1 1 Unfold the handle. Auxiliary handle 1 Install the auxiliary handle. Guard Phillips head screw 1 4 Mounting the guard to the base of the trimmer. Note: The battery pack is not fully charged when you purchase it. Before using the tool for the first time, refer to Charging the Battery Pack (page 11).
2 Unfolding the Handle Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Connector knob 1 Nut Procedure 1. Unfold the handle (A of Figure 2). 2. Install the connector knob and nut to secure the handle (B of Figure 2). Note: The nut that holds the handle connector knob in place is lightly secured in the connector housing with the piece of tape. Remove the tape after you install the connector knob.
3 4 Installing the Auxiliary Handle Installing the Guard Parts needed for this procedure: Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Auxiliary handle 1 Guard 4 Phillips head screw Procedure Procedure 1. Line up the groove along the handle with the groove on the auxiliary handle and slide the auxiliary handle toward the trimmer handle (A of Figure 3). 2. Snap the handle securely into place (B of Figure 3).
Product Overview Operation Specifications Starting the Trimmer 1. Weights Mass of the machine without the battery 3.2 kg (7.0 lb) Mass of the machine with battery 88525 4.2 kg (9.2 lb) Mass of the machine with battery 88526 4.8 kg (10.5 lb) Make sure that the vents on the trimmer are clear of any dust and debris.
Stopping the Trimmer To stop the trimmer, release the trigger. Removing the Battery Pack from the Trimmer Press the battery latch on the machine to release the battery pack and slide the battery pack out of the machine (Figure 8). g192748 Figure 9 1. Battery pack cavity 2. Battery pack terminals 4. Battery-charge-indicator button 5. LED indicators (current charge) 3. Battery pack venting areas g192774 Figure 8 4. Make sure that the vents on the battery charger are clear of any dust and debris. 5.
7. Adjusting the Auxiliary Handle Refer to the following table to interpret the LED indicators on the battery charger. Left Light Right Light Indicates: 1. Release the auxiliary-handle latch (A of Figure 12). 2. Battery pack is charged Slide the auxiliary handle up or down to your desired height (B of Figure 12).
Operating Tips • Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area. • The string trimmer cuts when you move it from left to right. This prevents the trimmer from throwing debris at you. • Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force the string head into uncut grass. • Wire and picket fences can cause the string to wear rapidly and even break. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood can also cause the string to wear rapidly. • Avoid trees and shrubs.
Maintenance Replacing the Spool After each use of the trimmer, complete the following: Use only 2 mm (0.08 inch) diameter monofilament string. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best performance (Toro Part No. 88546TE). 1. Remove the battery from the trimmer. 2. Wipe the trimmer clean with a damp cloth. Do not hose the trimmer down or submerge it in water. Important: Using a larger diameter string will cause the motor to overheat and fail. CAUTION 1. Remove the battery. 2.
Storage Replacing the String 1. Remove the battery. Important: Store the tool, battery pack, and 2. Remove the spool; refer to Replacing the Spool (page 14). charger only in temperatures that are within the appropriate range; refer to Specifications (page 10). Important: If you are storing the tool for a year or longer, remove the battery pack from the tool and charge the battery pack until 2 or 3 LED indicators turn blue on the battery. Do not store a fully charged or fully depleted battery.
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 An audible tone sounds when advancing the line using the bump feed. 1. This is a normal occurrence. 1. Stop the tool by releasing the trigger and then start the tool. 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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