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Form No. 3447-448 Rev A Flex-Force Power System ™ MAX 21in Recycler ® Lawn Mower with SmartStow ® Model No. 21357—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3447-448* Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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It is designed to use Toro Flex-Force lithium-ion battery pack Model 88650 (provided with Model Safety-alert symbol 21357); it can also use battery pack Models 88620, 88625, 88640, 88660, or 88675. These battery packs are designed to be charged only by battery charger This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
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Replace any damaged or unreadable labels. Use only the battery pack specified by Toro. Using other accessories and attachments may increase the risk of injury and fire. Plugging the battery charger into an outlet that is not 120 V can cause a fire or electric shock.
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Charge the battery pack with only the battery unattended or before changing accessories. charger specified by Toro. A charger suitable for 1 type of battery pack may create a risk of fire Do not force the machine—Allow the machine to when used with another battery pack.
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68°C (154°F) or incinerate before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it. Replace the battery pack with a genuine Toro the machine. battery pack only; using another type of battery Do not attempt to repair the machine except as pack may cause a fire or explosion.
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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. Model 88650 decal140-3811 140-3811 1. Warning—read the 4. Cutting/dismember Operator's Manual.
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decal137-9462 137-9462 decal137-9463 137-9463 1. The battery pack is charging. 2. The battery pack is fully charged. 3. The battery pack is over or under the appropriate temperature range. 4. Battery pack charging fault decal137-9461 137-9461 1. Battery charge status decal144-3175 144-3175 1.
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Setup Important: The battery pack is not fully charged when it is purchased. Before using the machine for the first time, refer to Charging the Battery Pack (page 17). Mounting the Battery Assembling the Grass Bag Charger (Optional) No Parts Required Parts needed for this procedure: Procedure Mounting hardware (not included)
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Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • Do not damage the cable(s) when folding or unfolding the handle. • Ensure that the cable(s) are routed to the outside of the handle. •...
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Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety...
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Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Before Operation Installing the Battery Pack Important: Use the battery pack only in temperatures that are within the appropriate range; refer Specifications (page 11). Make sure that the vents on the battery are clear of any dust and debris.
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Adjusting the Cutting Height WARNING Adjusting the height-of-cut could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury. • Shut off the motor, remove the battery, and wait for all moving parts to stop before adjusting the cutting height.
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During Operation Starting the Machine Ensure that the battery pack is charged and installed in the machine; refer to Installing the Battery Pack (page 12). Insert the electric-start button into the electric starter switch (A of Figure 10). Squeeze the blade-control bar and hold it to the handle (B of Figure 10).
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Recycling the Clippings Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it before recycling the clippings. Refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page 15).
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• For best performance, install a new Toro blade before the cutting season begins or when necessary. Cutting Grass •...
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After Operation Green Battery pack is charging blinking Green Battery pack is charged Charging the Battery Pack Battery pack and/or battery charger is over or under the appropriate temperature range Important: The battery pack is not fully charged Battery pack charging fault* when you purchase it.
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Storing the Machine in the Wash out the clippings from under the machine. Vertical-Stow Position Folding the Handle You can store your machine in the vertical position to minimize storage space. WARNING WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe Folding or unfolding the handle improperly operating condition.
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Maintenance Remove the electric-start button and battery pack from the machine before maintaining or cleaning the machine. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories. Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Have the machine repaired only by an Authorized Service Dealer.
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If you are located outside of the US and Canada, please contact your authorized Toro distributor. g009692 Figure 21 1. 25 to 38 mm (1 to 1-1/2 4.
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Storage Important: Store the machine, battery pack, and charger only in temperatures that are within the appropriate range; refer to Specifications (page 11). Important: If you are storing the battery pack for the off-season, charge it until 2 or 3 LED indicators turn green on the battery.
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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. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The machine does not start.
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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.