Power Plex ™ 13in 40V MAX String Trimmer/Edger

If desired, mount the battery charger securely on a wall using the wall-mount key holes on the back of the charger.

Mount it indoors (such as a garage or other dry place), near a power outlet, and out of the reach of children.

Refer to Figure 1 for assistance in mounting the charger.

Note: Slide and twist the charger over the appropriately positioned hardware to secure the charger in place (hardware not included).

Figure 1

1. Unfold the handle (A of Figure 2).

2. Press and hold the locking button on the upper shaft, align the locking button with the slotted hole on the lower shaft, and slide the 2 shafts together. Once the slotted hole on the lower shaft is past the locking button, release the locking button, and slide the lower shaft into the upper shaft until the trimmer is at the desired height (B of Figure 2).

   Note: Use the locking button only for assembly and disassembly. You do not need to use the button to adjust the handle.

3. Tighten the lower shaft connector to secure the handle at the desired height (C of Figure 2).

Figure 2

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Line up the groove along the handle with the groove on the auxiliary handle and slide the auxiliary handle toward the trimmer handle (A of Figure 3).

2. Snap the handle securely into place (B of Figure 3).

Figure 3

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Remove the 2 Phillips screws that are taped to the guard and slide the guard onto the trimmer base (A of Figure 4).

2. Secure the guard onto the base of the trimmer with the 2 Phillips screws (B of Figure 4).

Figure 4

Parts needed for this procedure:

Slightly spread the ends of the wire edge guard apart and insert the ends into the holes in the trimmer housing as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5

1. Make sure that the vents on the trimmer are clear of any dust and debris.

   

   Figure 6

   1. Trimmer venting areas

2. Align the cavity in the battery pack with the tongue on the handle housing (Figure 7).

3. Push the battery pack into the handle until the battery locks into the latch (Figure 7).

   

   Figure 7

   1. Battery latch

4. To start the trimmer, press the lockout button, then squeeze the variable-speed trigger (Figure 8).

   

   Figure 8

   1. Lockout button
   2. Variable-speed trigger

To stop the trimmer, release the trigger.

Press the battery latch on the machine to release the battery pack and slide the battery pack out of the machine (Figure 9).

Figure 9

1. Battery latch

Important: Read all safety precautions.

Important: Charge the battery pack only in temperatures that are within the appropriate range; refer to Specifications.

Note: At any time, press the battery-charge-indicator button on the battery pack to display the current charge (LED indicators).

1. Make sure that the vents on the battery pack are clear of any dust and debris.

2. Line up the cavity in the battery pack (Figure 10) with the tongue on the charger.

   

   Figure 10

   1. Battery pack cavity
   2. Battery pack terminals
   3. Battery pack venting areas
   4. Battery-charge-indicator button
   5. LED indicators (current charge)

3. Make sure that the vents on the battery charger are clear of any dust and debris.

4. Slide the battery pack into the charger until it is fully seated (Figure 11).

   

   Figure 11

   1. Charger venting areas
   2. Left indicator light
   3. Right indicator light

5. To remove the battery pack, slide the battery backward out of the charger.

6. Refer to the following table to interpret the LED indicators on the battery charger.

Note: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head.

1. With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.

2. Wait a few seconds, then press the lockout button and squeeze the trigger.

   Note: The line extends approximately 6 mm (1/4 inch) with each stop and start of the trimmer until the line reaches the length of the grass deflector blade.

3. Resume trimming.

Remove the battery from the trimmer, then push the button at the base of the spool retainer while pulling on the trimmer line to manually advance the line.

Figure 12

1. Button

1. Loosen the lower shaft connector (A of Figure 13).

2. Slide the telescoping shaft to your desired position (B of Figure 13).

   Important: Do not slide the upper shaft over the vents on the lower shaft and do not remove the rubber bumper.

3. Tighten the handle connector to secure the handle (C of Figure 13).

Figure 13

1. Release the auxiliary-handle latch (A of Figure 14).

2. Slide the auxiliary handle up or down to your desired height (B of Figure 14).

   Important: Do not remove the rubber bumper.

3. Close the auxiliary-handle latch to secure the auxiliary handle in place (C of Figure 14).

Figure 14

To use the trimmer as an edger, refer to the following steps:

1. Press the rotator button, rotate the head 90°, and make sure that it locks into place (A of Figure 15).

2. Stand the trimmer on the wheel and begin edging (B of Figure 15).

Figure 16

• Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.

• The string trimmer cuts when you move it from left to right. This prevents the trimmer from throwing debris at you.

• Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force the string head into uncut grass.

• Wire and picket fences can cause the string to wear rapidly and even break. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood can also cause the string to wear rapidly.

• Avoid trees and shrubs. The string can easily damage tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts.

Figure 17

1. Direction of rotation
2. String path

Use only 2 mm (0.080 inch) diameter monofilament string. Use Toro Part No. 88545 replacement string for best performance.

Important: Using a larger diameter string causes the motor to overheat and fail.

1. Remove the battery.

2. Push in the tabs on the side of the spool retaining cover (Figure 17).

   

   Figure 18

   1. Eyelet
   2. Spool
   3. Spool retaining cover
   4. Tabs
   5. Line cutoff blade

3. Pull the spool retaining cover up to remove it and remove the spool.

4. Install the new spool so that the string aligns with the eyelet in the string head. Thread the string into the eyelet.

5. Verify that the end of the string extends approximately 152 mm (6 inches) beyond the slot.

6. Pull the string extending from the string head so that the string releases from the slot in the spool.

7. Install the spool retainer by pressing the tabs into the slots and pushing down until the spool retainer clicks into place.

1. Remove the battery.

2. Remove the spool; refer to Replacing the Spool.

   

   Figure 19

   1. Spool
   2. Anchor hole
   3. Upper part of spool

   Note: Remove any old string remaining on the spool.

3. The spool accepts approximately 3.9 m (13 ft) of string. Use only 2 mm (0.080 inch) diameter monofilament string.

   Note: Do not use any other gauge or type of string, as this could damage the trimmer.

4. Insert the string into the anchor hole (Figure 19). Wind the string onto the spool in the direction shown by the arrows on the spool.

5. Place the string in the slot on the upper spool flange, leaving about 152 mm (6 inches) extended beyond the slot.

   Note: Do not overfill. After winding the string, there should be at least 6 mm (1/4 inch) between the wound string and the outside edge of the spool.

6. Replace the spool and the spool retainer; refer to Replacing the Spool.

Important: Store the tool, battery pack, and charger only in temperatures that are within the appropriate range; refer to Specifications.

Important: If you are storing the tool for a year or longer, remove the battery pack from the tool and charge the battery pack until 2 or 3 LED indicators turn blue on the battery. Do not store a fully charged or fully depleted battery. When ready to use again, charge the battery pack until the left indicator light turns green on the charger or all 4 LED indicators turn blue on the battery.

• Disconnect the product from the power supply (i.e., remove the plug from the power supply or the battery pack) and check for damage after use.

• Clean all foreign material from the product.

• When not in use, store the tool, battery pack, and battery charger out of the reach of children.

• Keep the tool, battery pack, and battery charger away from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

• To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not store the battery pack outside or in vehicles.

• Store the tool, battery pack, and battery charger in an enclosed clean, dry area.

Important: Upon removal, cover the terminals of the battery pack with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble the battery pack or remove any of its components. Recycle or properly dispose of lithium-ion battery packs at a battery recycling facility.

For more information on recycling lithium-ion battery packs and to locate the battery recycling facility closest to you, visit www.Call2Recycle.org (US and Canada only). If you are located outside of the US and Canada, please contact your authorized Toro distributor.