Form No. 3408-721 Rev A Power Plex™ 13in 40V MAX String Trimmer Model No. 51481—Serial No. 317000001 and Up Model No. 51481T—Serial No. 317000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
Safety If you have questions or problems, call toll free 1-800-237-2654 (US) or 1-800-248-3258 (Canada) before returning this product. 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 Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
F. Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting area. operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual. 3. Power tool use and care 4. Service A. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. B. C. D.
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. decal136-2463 136-2463 Model 51481 decal136-2473 136-2473 decal136-2464 136-2464 Model 51481T decal136-2474 136-2474 decal136-2471 136-2471 decal136-2476 136-2476 4 1. The battery pack is charging. 3. The battery pack is too warm. 2. The battery pack is fully charged. 4. Replace the battery pack.
decal136-2482 136-2482 1. String trimmer edger decal136-2534 136-2534 decal136-2484 136-2484 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. 3. Wait until the battery is fully charged before the first use. 1. Press to rotate. decal136-2533 136-2533 1.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 Description Use Qty. No parts required – Mount the battery charger (optional). No parts required – Unfold the handle. Auxiliary handle 1 Install the auxiliary handle. Guard Phillips head screw 1 2 Install the guard. Wire edge guard 1 Install the edge guard. Note: The battery pack is not fully charged when you purchase it.
2 Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure 1. Unfold the handle (A of Figure 2). 2. Press and hold the locking button on the upper shaft, align the locking button with the slotted hole on the lower shaft, and slide the 2 shafts together. Once the slotted hole on the lower shaft is past the locking button, release the locking button, and slide the lower shaft into the upper shaft until the trimmer is at the desired height (B of Figure 2).
2. Secure the guard onto the base of the trimmer with the 2 Phillips screws (B of Figure 4). 3 Installing the Auxiliary Handle Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Auxiliary handle g203804 Figure 4 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). 5 2. Snap the handle securely into place (B of Figure 3).
Stopping the Trimmer Operation To stop the trimmer, release the trigger. Starting the Trimmer Removing the Battery Pack from the Trimmer 1. Make sure that the vents on the trimmer are clear of any dust and debris. Press the battery latch on the machine to release the battery pack and slide the battery pack out of the machine (Figure 9). g194612 Figure 6 g192774 Figure 9 1. Trimmer venting areas 1. Battery latch 2.
Charging the Battery Pack Important: Read all safety precautions. Important: For best results, charge your battery pack in a location where the temperature is more than 0°C (32°F) but less than 50°C (122°F). To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not store it outside or in vehicles. Charging time increases if you do not charge it within this range. Note: At any time, press the battery-charge-indicator button on the battery pack to display the current charge (LED indicators). 1.
Left Light Right Light Adjusting the Handle Height Indicates: Off Red Charger is on; no battery pack inserted 1. Loosen the lower shaft connector (A of Figure 13). Red Red Battery pack is charging 2. Slide the telescoping shaft to your desired position (B of Figure 13).
Trimming 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 5. Verify that the end of the string extends approximately 152 mm (6 inches) beyond the slot. After each use of the trimmer, complete the following: 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. 6. Pull the string extending from the string head so that the string releases from the slot in the spool. 7.
Storage Important: Store the tool, battery pack, and battery charger only in temperatures between -20°C (-4°F) and 70°C (158°F). Important: Unplug the charger if you store it below -20°C (-4°F) or above 70°C (158°F). Important: If you are storing the tool for a prolonged period of time, remove the battery pack. When you are ready to use the battery pack again, charge it until the left indicator light turns green on the charger or all 4 LED indicators turn blue on the 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.
The Toro Promise - Electric Products A Three-Year1 Full Warranty for Residential Use for the United States and Canada The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant this product for three years against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal residential purposes.* 1 Does not include the battery. 1 Year Battery Warranty for Residential Use.
