Toro Air Rake 51551, Operator'S Manual

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1.
With vac tube and bag attached, pick up unit by vac tube
handle and housing handle. Bag should be positioned fairly
low at your side. Place bag strap over shoulder and adjust
length to fit.
2. Turn unit on.
3. Swing unit slowly back and forth over leaves to be vacuumed.
Do not force tube into pile of debris.
IMPORTANT
w This unit is designed to pick up and shred dry leaves and
other light, leafy debris.
w Do not attempt to pick up stones, gravel, broken glass,
twigs, bark, acorns or pine cones as severe damage to fan
blades may result.
w Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such
as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
w
Do not pick up any liquids, particularly flammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.
w Do not tip vacuum tubes upright and force feed debris into
tubes.
If the unit should start to vibrate or make abnormal noise, stop the
unit, unplug the cord and check for cause.
Emptying Bag
(Model 51541 Vacuum Kit not included)
1. Turn unit off. Disconnect extension cord.
2. Depress both tabs on bag collar to remove bag from unit
(Fig. 12).
3. Unzip bag and shake out debris.
Maintenance
Clogging
If the unit becomes clogged with debris, the obstruction can
usually be cleared by turning the unit off and then promptly
compressing the bag while it is still inflated, thereby forcing air
back out through the vacuum tubes. This reverse airflow is usually
sufficient to dislodge most obstructions.
If the restriction cannot be cleared by compressing the bag, then
proceed with caution as follows:
1. Turn off and unplug unit.
2. Remove vacuum tube.
3. Using a small stick or rod, carefully reach into impeller
opening and clear out debris.
Bag Cleaning
Do not store debris in vacuum bag. Empty bag after each use. After
three uses, clean bag thoroughly. Turn bag inside out and shake out
dust and excess debris vigorously. Once a year, if necessary, wash
the bag by hand in soapy water.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Under normal usage, the bag material is subject to
deterioration and wear.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Small objects could pass through a worn or damaged
bag and be thrown in direction of operator or
bystanders and cause serious personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Check bag frequently for wear or deterioration. If bag
is damaged, replace it with a genuine TORO part.
Impeller Replacement
If a loss of performance is detected while operating blower, unplug
unit, remove inlet cover, and check impeller blades for wear. If
blades are severely worn, see your Authorized TORO Service
Dealer for a new impeller.
Servicing Double-insulated
Appliance
In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are
provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided
on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding
be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be
done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they
replace. A double-insulated appliance is marked with the words
“DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED.” The
symbol (square within a square)
may also be marked on the
appliance.