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Toro Ultra Blower/Vacuum, 51574, Rake and Vac Blower/Vacuum, Super Blower/Vacuum User manual

  • Hello! I've reviewed the operator's manual for the Toro Super and Ultra Blower/Vacuum models, including 51574, 51602, and 51609. This manual provides detailed instructions on safety, setup, operation, and maintenance. It covers important aspects such as switching between blower and vacuum modes, using the nozzles, and ensuring safe handling. I'm ready to answer your questions about these models.
  • Can I use the blower/vacuum indoors?
    What should I do if the unit is not working properly or damaged?
    Can I vacuum up liquids?
    What should I do before unplugging the appliance?
    How often should I clean the vacuum bag?
FormNo.3372-875RevA
RakeandVac™,Super,andUltraBlower/Vacuum
ModelNo.51574—SerialNo.312000001andUp
ModelNo.51602—SerialNo.312000001andUp
ModelNo.51609—SerialNo.312000001andUp
Operator'sManual
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
Ifyouhavequestionsorproblems,calltollfree
1-888-367-6631(US),1-888-430-1687(Canada),or
1-800-574-3312(Mexico)beforereturningthisproduct.
IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Whenusinganelectricalappliance,basicprecautionsshould
alwaysbefollowed,includingthefollowing:
READALLINSTRUCTIONS
BEFOREUSINGVAC/BLOWER
WARNING—Toreducetheriskofre,electric
shock,orinjury,followthesesafetyinstructions.
Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,andtogain
knowledgeoftheappliance,itisessentialthatyouoranyother
operatoroftheappliancereadandunderstandthecontentsofthis
manualbeforeoperatingtheappliance.Payparticularattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbolwhichmeansCAUTION,WARNINGor
DANGER-personalsafetyinstruction.Readandunderstandthe
instructionbecauseithastodowithsafety.Failuretocomply
withtheseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury,riskof
re,orelectricalshock.
Donotleavetheappliancewhenpluggedin.Unplugfromoutlet
whennotinuseandbeforeservicing.
WARNING-T oreducetheriskofelectricshock,donotusethe
applianceonwetsurfaces.Donotexposeittorain.Storeit
indoors.
Donotallowappliancetobeusedasatoy.Donotusenear
children.Donotletchildrenusetheappliance.
Useonlyasdescribedinthismanual.Useonlymanufacturer's
recommendedattachments.
Dressproperly.Keephair,looseclothing,ngers,andallpartsof
thebodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts.Beawareofthe
positionoftheblowerandtheairinletsduringoperation.Loose
clothing,jewelryandhaircanbedrawnintotheinlets(refertothe
followinggure)andmayresultinpersonalinjury.Alwayswear
substantialfootwear,longpants,andeyeprotection.
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Caution—MovingParts—donotoperatetheappliancewithout
theairinletguardinplace.RefertoSetupforproperassembly
instructions.
Donotusewithdamagedcordorplug.Ifapplianceisnotworking
asitshould,hasbeendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,or
droppedintowater,returnittoaservicedealer.
Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecordasahandle,closeadoor
oncord,orpullcordaroundsharpedgesorcorners.Keepcord
awayfromheatedsurfaces.
Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Tounplug,grasptheplug,not
thecord.
Donothandleplugorappliancewithwethands.
Donotputanyobjectintoopenings.Donotusewithanyopening
blocked;keepfreeofdust,lint,hair,andanythingthatmayreduce
airow.
Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.
Donotusetovacuumupammableorcombustibleliquids,such
asgasoline,oruseinareaswheretheymaybepresent.
Thisapplianceisprovidedwithdoubleinsulation.Useonly
identicalreplacementparts.Seeinstructionsforservicingof
Double-InsulatedAppliances.
Donotvacuumanythingthatisburningorsmoking,suchas
cigarettes,matches,orhotashes.
Donotusewithoutvacbagorproperattachmentsinplace.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
©2012—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.T oro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamagedorlostdecals.
108-8987
Setup
Registeryourproductatwww.Toro.comtoensurethatTorocan
notifyyouinthecaseofasafetyorwarrantyproductrecall.
AssemblingtheBlower
Important:Theblowerwillnotrununlessthebottominlet
coverislockedinplace.
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ConvertingfromBlowerto
Vacuum
WARNING
Theimpellerrotatesforafewsecondsafteryouturn
offtheblowerandcancutorinjurengers.
Donotremovethebottominletcoverwhenthemotoris
runningorwhentheunitispluggedintoapoweroutlet.
1.Removetheinletcoverandtheblowertube.
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2.Installthevacuumtubeandbag.
Important:Thevacuumwillnotrununlessthevacuum
tubeislockedinplace.
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3.Adjustthestrapasneededforcomfortableoperation.
ConvertingfromVacuumto
Blower
1.Removethevacuumbagandthevacuumtube.
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2.Installtheblowertubeandinletcover.
Important:Theblowerwillnotrununlessthebottom
inletcoverislockedinplace.
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Operation
Important:Thisblowerisintendedforoutdoor,residential
useonly.Donotuseitindoorsorforcommercialorindustrial
purposes.Thisapplianceisforhouseholduseonly.
ConnectingtoaPowerSource
Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thisappliancehasapolarized
plug(i.e.,onebladeiswiderthantheother).Useonlyapolarized,
ULlisted(CSAcertiedinCanada)extensioncordrecommended
foroutdooruse.Apolarizedplugwilltinapolarizedcordonly
oneway.Iftheplugdoesnottfullyinthecord,reversethecord.
Ifitstilldoesnott,purchaseapolarizedextensioncord.Ifyou
haveapolarizedextensioncordandtheextensioncordplugdoes
nottfullyintothewallreceptacle,reversetheplug.Ifitstilldoes
nott,contactaqualiedelectriciantoinstalltheproperoutlet.Do
notchangetheapplianceorextensioncordpluginanyway.
Useonlyanextensioncordrecommendedforoutdooruse.
WARNING
Ifyoudonotfullyseattheextensioncordonthe
inletplug,oriftheplugandcorddonottrmly,the
looseplugcouldleadtooverheatingandcauseare,
possiblyburningyouorothers.
•Ensurethatyoufullyseatthecordontheplug.
•Checktheconnectionregularlytoensurethatthe
cordisrmlyattached.
•Donotuseaworn-outorlooseextensioncord.
ExtensionCordLengthMinimumWireGage(A.W.G.)
100ft14
150ft12
Note:Donotuseanextensioncordover150feet.
Important:Checktheextensioncordfrequentlyduringuse
forholesintheinsulation.Donotuseadamagedcord.Do
notrunthecordthroughstandingwaterorwetgrass.
Securetheextensioncordtotheblowercordusingan
overhandknot,asshown.
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Starting/Stopping/Adjusting
theAirSpeed
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UsingtheNozzles
Installthepower(UltraandSupermodelsonly)andconcentrator
nozzlesintotheblowertubetohelpreachintonarrowspacesor
toremovematteddebrisfromhardsurfaces.OnUltraandSuper
blowersyoucanusethepowernozzlewithouttheconcentrator
formorepowerwhenblowing.
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2
3
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1.Blowertube3.Concentratornozzle
2.PowerNozzle(Ultraand
SuperBlowersonly)
4.Cordwrap(UltraBlower
only;refertoUsingthe
CordWrap)
UsingtheBlower
Theblowerisintendedforresidentialuseonly.Usetheblower
outdoorstomovedebrisasneeded.
WARNING
Theblowercanthrowdebris,possiblycausingserious
personalinjurytotheoperatororbystanders.
•Donotblowhardobjectssuchasnails,bolts,or
rocks.
•Donotoperatetheblowernearbystandersorpets.
•Useextracarewhencleaningdebrisfromstairsor
othertightareas.
•Wearsafetygogglesorothersuitableeye
protection,longpants,andshoes.
UsingtheVacuum
WARNING
Thevacuumcanthrowdebris,possiblycausing
seriouspersonalinjurytotheoperatororbystanders.
•Donotoperatethevacuumwithoutthebaginstalled
orwiththebagzipperopen.
•Donotvacuumsharp,pointed,orhardobjectsthat
couldbethrownthroughthefabricofthebag,such
aswires,staples,nails,orrocks.
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Important:Vacuumonlyleavesandsoftitems.Harditems
suchassticks,rocks,acorns,andpineconeswilldamage
theimpeller.
Important:Donotforcethevacuumtubeintoapileofdebris
orholdthetubeuprightwhileforcefeedingdebrisintothe
tube.Eitheractionmaycloganddamagetheimpeller.Ifthe
vacuumstartstovibrateormakeabnormalnoise,stopit,
unplugthecord,andcheckforthecause.
EmptyingtheBag
1.Turnoffandunplugthevacuumfromthepowersource.
2.Emptyanydebrisfromthebag.
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Donotstoredebrisinthebag.T ocleanthebag,turnit
insideoutandshakeoutanyexcessdebris.Onceayear,
handwashthebaginsoapywaterandallowittoairdry.
DANGER
Normalusageofthebagcausesittowearand
deteriorateovertime.Awornordeterioratedbag
allowssmallobjectstobethrownthroughthebag,
possiblyinjuringtheoperatororbystanders.
Checkthebagfrequently.Ifitiswornor
deteriorated,replaceitwithagenuineToro
vacuumbag.
SeparatingtheVacuumTube
Models51574and51602only
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RemovingCloggedDebris
fromtheImpeller
1.Turnoffandunplugthevacuumfromthepowersourceand
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Removethevacuumtubethenremovethedebrisfrom
impellerblades.
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3.Checktheimpellerforanysignsofdamage.Ifitisdamaged,
contactyourAuthorizedT oroDealer.
4.Installthevacuumtube,or,ifyouwanttoswitchtoblower
mode,thebottominletcover.RefertoConvertingfrom
BlowertoVacuumorConvertingfromVacuumtoBlower
formoreinformation.
Service
Torohasdesignedthisproducttogiveyouyearsoftroublefree
use.Shoulditneedservice,bringtheproducttoyourAuthorized
ToroServiceDealer.YourT oroDealerisspeciallytrainedtorepair
ToroproductsandwillensurethatyourT orostays“All”Toro.
Double-insulatedAppliances
Inadouble-insulatedappliance,twosystemsofinsulation
areprovidedinsteadofgrounding.Nogroundingmeansis
providedonadouble-insulatedappliance,norshouldameansfor
groundingbeaddedtotheappliance.Servicingadouble-insulated
appliancerequiresextremecareandknowledgeofthesystem,
andshouldbedoneonlybythequaliedservicepersonnelat
yourAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer.Replacementpartsfora
double-insulatedappliancemustbeidenticaltothepartsthey
replace.Adouble-insulatedapplianceismarkedwiththewords
“DoubleInsulation”or“DoubleInsulated.”Thesymbol(square
withinasquare)mayalsobemarkedontheappliance.
Storage
Storetheblower/vacuumandextensioncordindoors,inacooldry
location,outofreachofchildrenandanimals.
UsingtheCordWrap
Model51609only
InstallthecordwrapasillustratedinUsingtheNozzles(page4).
Wrapyourextensioncord(cordnotprovided)aroundtheblower,
asshown,foreaseofstorage.
Important:Alwaysunplugtheblowerbeforewrappingthe
cordorstoringit.
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Troubleshooting
Ifyourblowerfailstorunwhenyouturniton,checkthefollowing
beforecontactingyourAuthorizedToroServiceDealer:
•Ensurethatthebottominletcoverorvacuumtubeislockedin
place.
•Ensurethatthepowercordissecuredinplaceonthebackof
theblowerandthattheplugisfullyseated.
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TheToroPromise-ElectricBlowers
ATwo-YearFullWarrantyforResidentialUsefortheUnitedStates,Canada,andMexico
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantthisproductforaperiodoftwo
yearsfromthedateoforiginalpurchaseagainstdefectsinmaterialorworkmanshipwhenusedfornormalresidentialpurposes.*
•Ifyouhavequestionsorproblems,orbeforereturningthisproduct,calltollfree:1-888-367–6631(US)or1-888–430–1687(Canada),or
1–800–574–3312(Mexico).
•T oreceiveareplacementorrepair,atouroption,returnthecompleteunittotheseller.UnitedStatesandCanadacustomersonlymayreturn
theirproduct,withproofofpurchase,toanyAuthorizedServiceDealer,or,postageprepaidtotheT oroServiceCenter,21350CedarAvenue
S.,Lakeville,MN55044-9090.
Thiswarrantycoversproductdefectsonly.NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect,incidentalor
consequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding
substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheaboveexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarranty
givesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesandCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStates,Canada,orMexicoshouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)to
obtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor’sserviceorhavedifculty
obtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
*Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.PartNumber374-0065Rev.B
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