FORM NO. 3321–822 Rev B Cordless, Electric Hedge Trimmer 51595, 51596, and 51597 – 9900001 and Up Operator’s Manual Para obtener una versión gratis de este manual en español, escriba a la dirección indicada más abajo. Asegúrese de indicar el modelo y el número de serie de su producto. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420–1196.
Contents Page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read All Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Save These Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mounting the Charger (Model 51596 Only) . . .
Safety WARNING WARNING: Always follow these basic safety precautions when using electric hedge trimmers to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Use of trimmer can cause electric shock. Read All Instructions WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Electric shock can cause serious personal injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • Don’t use trimmer in rain, in wet locations, or on wet hedges or shrubbery. • Do not charge the trimmer in wet or damp locations.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area. • Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The battery may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. • Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of work gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. • Do not open or mutilate the battery.
Safety and Instruction 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 lost. ON BLADE ON CHARGER Installation 1 2 1 Mounting the Charger (Model 51596 Only) 2 The charger should be mounted indoors (such as a garage or other dry place), near a power outlet, and out of reach of children. You will need to supply three screws with heads approximately 1/4 inch (6.
1. Place the charger against the wall and mark the two hole locations, through the top of the keyholes in the charger. 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Drill pilot holes as follows: • If installing the charger on wall board, plaster, or cement, drill two holes for the wall anchors (as indicated by the wall anchor manufacturer) at the marked locations. 7 m–4091 Figure 5 1. 2. 3. 4. • If installing the charger on wood, drill two holes, slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw threads, at the marked locations.
Guard 4. Ensure that the red charging light under the trimmer handle is on (Fig. 7). The guard helps to protect you from flying debris. Never remove the guard. Replace it immediately if it becomes damaged. Note: If the light is not lit, ensure that the power cord and transformer are completely inserted into the trimmer and power outlet. If the light still does not come on, contact you local Authorized Toro Dealer. Blade 1 Use the blade to cut hedges.
m–4095 m–4096 Figure 8 Figure 9 2. Plug the power cord of the charger into a power outlet. 2. Plug the power cord of the charger into a power outlet. 3. Ensure that the green power light and orange charging light on the charger are on. 3. Ensure that the red charging light on the charger is on. Note: If the light is not lit, ensure that the trimmer is fully seated into the charger and that the power cord is completely inserted into the power outlet.
Preparing For Operation WARNING For your protection always wear work gloves, long pants, a long sleeved shirt, shoes (not sandals), and safety glasses when operating the trimmer (Fig. 10). Also, always operate the trimmer using both hands. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Trimmer has sharp blades. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Contact with moving trimmer blades can cause serious personal injury or damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • Stay alert and watch what you are doing.
• Do not try to trim hedges which are above your normal reach. You must hold the trimmer with both hands at all times while operating. • Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the top as shown in Figure 13. More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped this way and its growth will be more uniform. m–4099 Figure 11 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD • When trimmer is in operation, sharp parts are moving.
Maintenance Continued safe and dependable operation requires routine maintenance. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Service Item Frequency Service Operation Housing Clean built-up dirt. After each use Blade Lubricate After each use Blade Replace When worn or damaged Battery Replace When it will not charge Blade Lubrication WARNING For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer blade before and after each use.
2 1 1 2 m–4169 Figure 15 1. Battery cover m–4101 2. Screw Figure 17 1. Blade cover 2. Pull the battery out of the trimmer (Fig. 16). 3. Disconnect the the wire leads from the battery (Fig. 16). 3 2. Blade cover screws 5. Align the cams that are fitted in the blade loops by moving the blades slightly (Fig. 18). 1 5 2 4 2 1 3 m–4103 m–4170 Figure 18 Figure 16 1. Battery (some models may have a slightly different configuration) 2. Negative connector 1. Blade loops 2. Misaligned cams 3.
m–4536 9. Slide the new blade into the blade housing, while aligning the blade loops and pushing them down over both cams. 10. Replace blade screws (Fig. 19). 11. Replace blade cover and secure it with the screws removed previously (Fig. 17) 12. Connect the wire leads to the battery (Fig. 16). 13. Insert the battery into the trimmer. 14. Replace the battery cover and secure it with the screws removed previously (Fig. 15).
Screw Location Template for Model 51596 15
The Toro Promise A Full Two Year Residential Use Warranty For the United States, Canada and Mexico The Toro Company warrants this TORO Product for two years against defects in material or workmanship. To receive a replacement or repair, at Toro’s option, just return the complete unit, postage prepaid, to the seller. (U.S. customers ONLY may return their unit, with proof of purchase, to any TORO Master Service Dealer or the TORO Service Center, 5300 Shoreline Blvd., Mound, MN 55364.
