Toro 51467 Operation Manual - Page 7

Maintenance After each use of the trimmer, do the following: • Wipe the trimmer clean with a damp cloth. Do not hose the trimmer down or submerse it in water. • Wipe or scrape clean any accumulation of dirt or cuttings from the trimmer head and spool. • Check and tighten all fasteners. If any part is damaged or lost, repair or replace it. • Remove any debris away from air intake vents (Figure 11). Storage For idle periods of more than a month, disconnect the charger from the power outlet and trimmer after the trimmer is fully charged. Do not store the trimmer with the charger plugged in. Storing the trimmer in a warm area will decrease the battery life. If you must store the trimmer in a warm area, charge the battery for 24 hours every 2 to 3 months during storage. Service Toro has designed this product to give you years of trouble-free use. Should it need service, take the product to an Authorized Toro Service Dealer. The Toro Dealer is specially trained to fix Toro products and will ensure that your Toro product stays all Toro. Figure 11 Important: Keep the air intake vents free of grass and debris to prevent the motor from overheating. Disposing of the Battery When the battery no longer holds a charge, you can purchase a new battery and have it installed by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer. If you want to discard the trimmer, remove and recycle the battery before discarding the trimmer. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 1. Remove the 2 bolts and nuts that secure the handle section to the center section. 2. Remove the 6 screws that secure the two halves of the handle section together and pull the halves apart. 3. Remove the battery and disconnect it from the wire leads. 4. Discard the trimmer. 5. Recycle the lead-acid battery according to local codes. 7