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The Toro Company – 1997
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Printed in USA
Safety
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury,
follow these safety instructions.
Read All Instructions
It is essential that you or any other operator of the appliance
read and understand the contents of this manual before
operating the appliance. Pay particular attention to the safety
alert symbol
which means CAUTION, WARNING OR
DANGER — “personal safety instruction.” FAILURE TO
COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY, RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK.
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Avoid Dangerous Environment–Don’t use appliances in damp
or wet locations.
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Don’t Use In Rain.
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Keep Children Away–All visitors should be kept at a distance
from work area.
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Dress Properly–Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and
substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
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Use Safety Glasses–Always use face or dust mask if operation
is dusty. Safety glasses are available at most retail stores.
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Use Right Appliance—Do not use the appliance for any job
except that for which it was intended.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be
provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
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WARNING—To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use only
an approved UL (CSA in Canada) extension cord suitable for
outdoor use, such as an extension cord of cord type SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or
SJTOW-A.
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Extension Cord–Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. The Extension
Cord Chart shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the
cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance from
extension cord during operating, use the cord lock described in
this manual.
EXTENSION CORD CHART
If length of extension cord is less
than or equal to:
100 ft.
150 ft.
Assure wire size gage (A.W.G.) in
cord is:
16
14
Note: Use of an extension cord over 150 feet is not recommended.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) (Fig. 1) and
will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The
appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord,
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will
require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into
the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall
outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
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Avoid Unintentional Starting–Do not carry plugged–in
appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
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Don’t Abuse Cord–Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
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Keep grass shield in place and in working order.
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Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
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Don’t Force Appliance–It will do the job better and with less
likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
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Don’t Overreach—Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
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Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
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Disconnect Appliance–Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply when not in use or before servicing.
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Store Idle Appliances Indoors–When not in use, appliances
should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place -
out of the reach of children.
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Maintain Appliance With Care –Follow instructions for
changing accessories. Inspect appliance periodically, and if
damaged, have it repaired by an Authorized Toro Service
Dealer. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Trimmer requires no lubrication.
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Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the appliance, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other condition that may affect its 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.
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When servicing use only identical TORO replacement parts.
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