Toro 51490 - User Manual

This user manual covers the Toro 22-inch electric hedge trimmer’s essential operational and safety guidelines. The document emphasizes electrical hazards, proper maintenance practices–such as blade lubrication and extension cord selection–and highlights Class II appliance requirements for safe servicing. It also includes warnings about chemical exposure (e.g., Proposition 65) and storage precautions to prevent accidents or damage.

Page 1 – General Safety Warnings and Environmental Notices
Page 2 – Power Tool Operation and Maintenance Safety
Page 3 – Electrical Specifications and Servicing Requirements
Page 4 – Safety Decals and Electrical Symbols
Page 5 – Hedge Trimmer Operation Procedure
Page 6 – Operational Safety and Blade Maintenance
Page 7 – Service and Storage Guidelines
Page 8 – California Proposition 65 Warning Explanation

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Form No. 3424-787 Rev C

22in Electric Hedge Trimmer

Model No. 51490—Serial No. 319000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

If you have questions or problems, contact us at www.Toro.com or
call toll free 1-800-237-2654 (US) or 1-800-248-3258 (Canada) before
returning this product.

This hedge trimmer is intended to be used by residential
homeowners to maintain bushes and hedges. It is to be used only
by adults. Using this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product
damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly
and safely.

Visit www.Toro.com for more information, including safety tips,
training materials, accessory information, help finding a dealer, or
to register your product.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The power cord on this product contains

lead, a chemical known to the State

of California to cause birth defects

or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

Use of this product may cause exposure

to chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

General Power Tool
Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions,

illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in all of the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or BATTERY-operated
(cordless) power tool.

READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS

Work area safety

Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust.

Power tools create sparks,

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose

control.

Electrical safety

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase

the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

Use of a

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in China.

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About this manual

Brand: Toro
Model: 51490
Document type: User Manual
Category: Brush Cutter
Language(s): English
Pages: 8
File size: 357.4 KB
Format: PDF

Summary

Page 1 - General Safety Warnings and Environmental Notices

Safety instructions, work area safety guidelines, electrical safety precautions to prevent injury, electric shock, and fire, and California Proposition 65 warnings regarding lead in the power cord.

Page 2 - Power Tool Operation and Maintenance Safety

Guidelines for personal safety, proper tool use, maintenance practices, and safety precautions necessary for operating and maintaining power tools.

Page 3 - Electrical Specifications and Servicing Requirements

Safety instructions, electrical specifications for servicing the hedge trimmer, handling guidelines for extension cords including minimum wire gauge requirements, and Class II appliance safety information.