Form No. 3426-191 Rev C Flex-Force Power System™ 14in or 16in 60V MAX String Trimmer Model No. 51830—Serial No. 319000001 and Up Model No. 51830T—Serial No. 319000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
Safety For assistance, please see www.Toro.com/support for instructional videos or contact 1-888-384-9939 before returning this product.
7. Charge the battery pack with only the battery charger specified by Toro. A charger suitable for 1 type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. 8. Charge the battery pack in a well-ventilated area only. 9. Do not expose a battery pack or battery charger to fire or to temperatures higher than 68°C (154°F). 10. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions.
7. Do not attempt to service or repair the appliance, battery pack, or battery charger except as indicated in the instructions. Have an Authorized Service Dealer perform service using identical replacement parts to ensure that the product is safely maintained. 8. Store an idle appliance indoors in a place that is dry, secure, and out of the reach of children. 9. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
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. decal137-9463 137-9463 1. The battery pack is charging. 3. The battery pack is over or under the appropriate temperature range. 2. The battery pack is fully charged. 4. Battery pack charging fault decal137-9454 137-9454 Model 88625 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Call2Recycle® battery recycling program 3.
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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 (optional). No parts required – Unfold the handle. Auxiliary handle assembly 1 Install the auxiliary handle. Guard 1 Install the guard. 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 12).
2 Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure 1. Unfold the handle (A of Figure 2). 2. Align the locking button on the lower shaft with the slotted hole on the upper shaft and slide the 2 shafts together (B and C of Figure 2). Note: The locking button clicks into the slotted hole when the shafts are secured (D of Figure 2). 3. Tighten the screw on the shaft connector (E of Figure 2).
3 Installing the Auxiliary Handle Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Auxiliary handle assembly Procedure 1. Separate the auxiliary handle from the handle plate by removing the 4 socket head screws (A of Figure 3). 2. Line up the auxiliary handle with auxiliary handle plate on the trimmer handle (B of Figure 3). 3. Secure the auxiliary handle to the handle plate with the 4 socket head screws previously removed (C of Figure 3).
4 Installing the Guard Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Guard Procedure 1. Remove the 2 socket head screws, 2 washers, and 2 spacers from the trimmer base (A of Figure 4). 2. Align the guard onto the trimmer base (B of Figure 4). 3. Secure the guard onto the base of the trimmer with the 2 socket head screws, 2 washers, and 2 spacers previously removed (C of Figure 3).
Product Overview Operation Specifications Starting the Trimmer 1. Appropriate Temperature Ranges Charge/store the battery pack at 5°C (41°F) to 40°C (104°F)* Use the battery pack at -30°C (-22°F) to 49°C (120°F) Use the trimmer at 0°C (32°F) to 49°C (120°F) Store the trimmer at 0°C (32°F) to 49°C (120°F)* Make sure that the vents on the trimmer are clear of any dust and debris. *Charging time will increase if you do not charge the battery within this range.
Charging the Battery Pack Important: The battery pack is not fully charged when you purchase it. Before using the tool for the first time, place the battery pack in the charger and charge it until the LED display indicates the battery pack is fully charged. Read all safety precautions. g268420 Figure 7 1. Variable-speed switch Important: Charge the battery pack only in temperatures that are within the appropriate range; refer to Specifications (page 11). 3. Run trigger 2.
Advancing the Line Using the Bump Feed 1. Run the tool at full throttle. 2. Tap the bump button on the ground to advance the line. The line advances each time the bump button is tapped. Do not hold the bump button on the ground. Note: The line trimming cut-off blade on the grass deflector cuts the line to the correct length. Note: If the line is worn too short, you may not be able to advance the line by tapping it on the ground.
Adjusting the Cutting Swath The trimmer comes from the factory with a cutting swath of 36.6 cm (14 inches) as shown in A of Figure 12. Refer to the following instructions to adjust the swath to 40.6 cm (16 inches) as shown in D of Figure 12. 1. Remove the swath blade from the bottom of the guard by removing the 2 screws holding it in place (B of Figure 12) and rotate the swath blade 180°. 2. Once the swath blade is rotated, install it onto the guard using the 2 screws previously removed (C of Figure 12).
Maintenance 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. CAUTION The line cutoff blade on the deflector is sharp and can cut you. Do not use your hands to clean the deflector shield and blade. 3. Wipe or scrape clean the cutting head area any time there is an accumulation of debris. 4. Check and tighten all fasteners.
Storage Important: Store the tool, battery pack, and charger only in temperatures that are within the appropriate range; refer to Specifications (page 11). 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 green 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 The tool does not run or run continuously. It is difficult to remove the battery pack from the tool. Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. There is moisture on the leads of the battery pack. 1. Allow the battery pack to dry or wipe it dry. 2. The battery is not fully installed into the tool. 2. Remove and then replace the battery into the tool making sure that it is fully installed and latched. 1.
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