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Form No. 3460-931 Rev A Flex-Force Power System ™ MAX String Trimmer Model No. 51836—Serial No. 323000001 and Up *3460-931* Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Power System 60V Max attachments. It is designed to use Toro 60V lithium-ion battery packs. These battery packs are designed to be charged only by Toro 60V lithium-ion battery chargers. Using this product for purposes other than its intended use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
Safety-Alert Symbol Model 51836 includes Model 51810T Power Head and the Model 88716 String Trimmer Attachment. The safety-alert symbol (Figure 1) shown in this The Model 51810T Power Head is compatible with manual and on the machine identifies important safety a variety of Toro-approved attachments that, when messages that you must follow to prevent accidents.
Authorized Service Dealer to replace it. INSTRUCTIONS Charge the battery pack with only the battery charger specified by Toro. A charger suitable for WARNING 1 type of battery pack may create a risk of fire When using electric gardening appliances, when used with another battery pack.
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• Replace the battery pack with a genuine Toro battery pack only; using another type of Store an idle appliance indoors in a place that is battery pack may cause a fire or risk of injury. dry, secure, and out of the reach of children.
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. decal139-5346 139-5346 Model 88625 decal137-9461 137-9461 1. Battery charge status decal137-9454 137-9454 1.
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decal139-5210 139-5210 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place; wear eye protection; do not operate in wet conditions. decal137-9462 137-9462 decal137-9463 137-9463 1. The battery pack is charging. 2. The battery pack is fully charged. 3.
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Setup Installing the Battery Guard Rod Parts needed for this procedure: Battery guard rod Procedure Align the arms of the guard rod with the guide on the power head. Lightly pull the arms of the guard rod so that they fit around the power head, and fit the rod ends into the mounting holes.
Installing the Attachment No Parts Required Procedure Install the square shaft of the string trimmer attachment into the square shaft of the power head (A of Figure Align the locking button on the lower shaft with the slotted hole on the upper shaft and slide the 2 shafts together (B and C of Figure Note:...
Installing the Auxiliary Handle Parts needed for this procedure: Auxiliary handle assembly Procedure Separate the auxiliary handle from the handle plate by removing the 4 socket head screws using the provided Allen wrench (A of Figure Line up the auxiliary handle with auxiliary handle plate on the trimmer handle (B of Figure Secure the auxiliary handle to the handle plate with the 4 socket head screws previously removed (C of Figure...
Installing the Guard Parts needed for this procedure: Guard Washer Bolt Procedure Align the trimmer guard beneath the guard mount as shown in Figure g333216 Figure 6 1. Guard mount 3. Washer 2. Trimmer guard 4. Bolt Secure the guard to the trimmer using the 4 washers and 4 bolts as shown in Figure...
6. Guard your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro 3. Lockout button 7. String distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. 4. Harness/strap collar (harness/strap sold To ensure optimum performance and continued safety...
Shutting Off the Trimmer Operation To shut off the trimmer, release the trigger. Starting the Trimmer Whenever you are not using the trimmer or are transporting the trimmer to or from the work area, Make sure that the vents on the trimmer are remove the battery pack.
Charging the Battery Pack Refer to the following table to interpret the LED indicator light on the battery charger. Important: The battery pack is not fully charged Indicator Indicates when you purchase it. Before using the tool for light the first time, place the battery pack in the charger No battery pack inserted and charge it until the LED display indicates the battery pack is fully charged.
Advancing the Line Using the Bump Feed Run the trimmer at full throttle. Tap the bump button on the ground to advance the line. The line advances each time the bump button is tapped. Do not hold the bump button on the ground.
Adjusting the Cutting Swath The trimmer comes from the factory with a cutting swath of 36.6 cm (14 inches) as shown in A of Figure Refer to the following instructions to adjust the swath to 40.6 cm (16 inches) as shown in D of Figure Remove the swath blade from the bottom of the guard by removing the 2 screws holding it in place using the provided Allen wrench (B of...
Replacing the String Important: Use only 2 mm (0.080 inch) diameter monofilament string (Toro Part No. 88611) or 2.4 mm (0.095 inch) diameter twisted monofilament string (Toro Part No. 88202). Remove the battery pack and clean any debris from the trimmer head.
Call2Recycle seal, please contact your local municipality for more information on how to responsibly recycle the battery. If you are located outside of the US and Canada, please contact your authorized Toro distributor.
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. Always remove the battery from the tool when troubleshooting, inspecting, maintaining, or cleaning the tool. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action...
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The LED indicator light on the battery 1. There is an error in the communication 1. Remove the battery pack from the charger is blinking red. between the battery pack and the battery charger, unplug the battery charger.
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While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.