Form No. 3436-756 Rev C Flex-Force Power System™ 24in 60V Hedge Trimmer Model No. 51840—Serial No. 320000001 and Up Model No. 51840T—Serial No. 320000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
Introduction For assistance, please see www.Toro.com/support for instructional videos or contact 1-888-384-9939 before returning this product. This hedge trimmer is intended to be used by residential homeowners to maintain bushes and hedges. It is designed primarily to use lithium-ion battery pack Model 88625 (provided with Model 51840), 88640, 88660, or 88675. Using these products for purposes other than their intended use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
Safety Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. 6. WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. III. Personal safety Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
V. Battery tool use and care IV. Power tool use and care 1. 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. 1. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. 2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
VII. Hedge trimmer safety warnings 1. Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Blades continue to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury. 2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped and taking care not to operate any power switch.
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 Model 51840 Designation/Explanation Read the instruction manual. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear a dust mask. decal139-5251 139-5251 Wear protective gloves. 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; wear eye protection; do not expose to rain. Wear protective, slip-resistant footwear.
Model 51840T decal139-5252 139-5252 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; wear eye protection; do not expose to rain. 2. Keep hands away from blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. decal137-9454 137-9454 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Call2Recycle® battery recycling program 3. Keep away from open fire or flames. 4. Do not expose to rain. decal137-9462 137-9462 decal137-9461 137-9461 1.
Setup Product Overview Note: The battery pack is not fully charged when it is purchased. Before using the machine for the first time, refer to Charging the Battery Pack (page 11). Mounting the Battery Charger (Optional) If desired, mount the battery charger securely on a wall using the wall-mount key holes on the back of the charger. g308470 Figure 3 Left side of the machine shown. Mount it indoors (such as a garage or other dry place), near a power outlet, and out of the reach of children. 1.
Specifications Operation Model 51840 51840T Cutting Length 610 mm (24 inches) Rated Voltage 60V DC maximum, 54 VDC nominal usage No-load Speed 3200 spm at 60 VDC max Cutting width 19 mm (3/4 inch) Charger Type 88602 Battery Type 88625 (included with 51840), 88640, 88660, or 88675 Starting the Hedge Trimmer 1. Remove the protective cover from the blades (Figure 5). WARNING The hedge trimmer blades can cause cuts or amputation.
5. Shutting Off the Hedge Trimmer Press the lock switch and then squeeze the trigger switch while engaging the auxiliary-handle switch to turn on the hedge trimmer (Figure 6). To shut off the hedge trimmer, release the trigger, auxiliary-handle switch, or both (Figure 6). Allow at least 5 seconds for the cutting blade to stop moving. The trimmer stays on as long as the auxiliary-handle switch is engaged and the trigger is squeezed.
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.
Maintenance Storage Remove the battery pack before maintenance or cleaning work. Important: Store the tool, battery pack, and charger only in temperatures that are within the appropriate range; refer to Specifications (page 9). Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories. Important: If you are storing the tool for a 3 months 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.
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.
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