Toro 51557 User manual

Istruzioni per l’UsoOperator’s Manual
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
Manual del Operador Bedieningshandleiding
Gebrauchsanleitung Användarhandbok
FORM NO. 3317-488
Superblower/vac
Blower/Vacuum
Model No. 51557—59000001 & Up
Soufflante-aspirateur SuperBlower/vac
Soufflante-aspirateur
Modèle No. 51557—59000001 et suivants
Aspiradora Supersopladora
Sopladora-aspiradora
Modelos N. 51557—59000001 y siguientes
Unterdruckgebläse
Superblower/vac
Modell Nr. 51557—59000001 & aufwärts
Supersoffiante-aspiratore
Soffiante-aspiratore
No. di modello 51557—59000001 & successivi
Superblazer/Zuiger
Bladblazer/ -zuiger
Model nr. 51557—59000001 en hoger
Superfläkt/sug
Fläkt/Sug
Serienr. 51557—59000001 och Högre

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The Toro Company – 1995
Printed in USA All Rights Reserved
1
Figures — Figuras — Abbildungen —
Figure — Figuren—Figurer
1987
1
English
1. Model and serial number decal
Français
1. Décalcomanie de numéros de modèle et de série
Español
1. Calcomanía con los números de modelo y serie
Deutsch
1. Modell– und Seriennummernschild
Italiano
1. Decalcomania del numero di serie e del modello
Nederlands
1. Plaatje met model– en serienummer
Svenska
1. Klistermärke med modell– och serienummer
1571
1
2
3
4
English
1. Blower tube
2. Blower housing outlet 3. Tab 4. Latch
Français
1. Tube de soufflante
2. Sortie d’air du bloc moteur 3. Languette 4. Loquet
Español
1. Tubo soplador
2. Salida de la caja del
soplador
3. Lengüeta
4. Pestillo
Deutsch
1. Gebläserohr
2. Gebläsegehäuseausgang 3. Zunge 4. Schnappriegel
Italiano
1. Tubo aspiratore
2. Uscita carcassa
aspiratore
3. Linguetta
4. Fermo
Nederlands
1. Blaasbuis
2. Blaasopening 3. Lip 4. Uitspaaring
Svenska
1. Fläktrör
2. Utlopp fläkthus 3. Hake 4. Spår
1 2

Figures — Figuras — Abbildungen — Figure — Figuren — Figurer
2
1596
1
4
2
3
English
1. Inlet cover
2. Housing pointer 3. Cover pointer 4. Tab
Français
1. Couvercle d’admission
d’air
2. Repère du bloc moteur
3. Repère du couvercle
4. Languette
Español
1. Tapa de entrada
2. Guía de la caja 3. Guía de la tapa 4. Lengüeta
Deutsch
1. Einlaßabdeckung
2. Gehäusezeiger 3. Abdeckungszeiger 4. Ansatz
Italiano
1. Coperchio di entrata aria
2. Indicatore sulla carcassa 3. Indicatore sul coperchio 4. Linguetta
Nederlands
1. Inlaatkap
2. Aanwijzer op huis 3. Aanwijzer op kap 4. Lip
Svenska
1. Insugkåpa
2. Märke på hus 3. Märke på skydd 4. Hake
1601
1
English
1. Pointers aligned in lock postion
Français
1. Repères alignés en position de verrouillage
Español
1. Las guías se alinean en la posición de cierre
Deutsch
1. Zeiger in Sperrposition ausgerichtet
Italiano
1. Gli indicatori sono allineati in posizione di chiuso
Nederlands
1. Aanwijzers tegenover elkaar in vergrendelde stand
Svenska
1. Märken inriktade i låst läge
3 4

Figures — Figuras — Abbildungen — Figure — Figuren — Figurer
3
1596
1
English
1. Inlet cover
Français
1. Couvercle d’admission d’air
Español
1. Tapa de entrada
Deutsch
1. Einlaßabdeckung
Italiano
1. Coperchio entrata aria
Nederlands
1. Inlaatkap
Svenska
1. Insugkåpa
1988
5 6

Figures — Figuras — Abbildungen — Figure — Figuren — Figurer
4
1604
1
3
2
English
1. Housingpointer
2. Vacuum tube pointer 3. Tab
Français
1. Repère du bloc moteur
2. Repère du tube de
soufflante
3. Languette
Español
1. Guía de la caja
2. Guía del tubo aspirador 3. Lengüeta
Deutsch
1. Gehäusezeiger
2. Ansaugrohrzeiger 3. Ansatz
Italiano
1. Indicatore sulla carcassa
2. Indicatore sul tubo
dell’aspiratore
3. Linguetta
Nederlands
1. Aanwijzer op huis
2. Aanwijzer op zuigbuis 3. Lip
Svenska
1. Märke på hus
2. Märke på sugrör 3. Hake
1605
1
English
1. Pointers aligned in lock position
Français
1. Repères alignés en position de verrouillage
Español
1. Las guías se alinean en la posición de cierre
Deutsch
1. Zeiger in Sperrposition ausgerichtet
Italiano
1. Indicatori allineati in posizione di chiuso
Nederlands
1. Aanwijzers tegenover elkaar in vergrendelde stand
Svenska
1. Märken inriktade i låst läge
7 8

Figures — Figuras — Abbildungen — Figure — Figuren — Figurer
5
1621
1822
1
2
3
English
1. Bag collar
2. Bag collar flange 3. Velcrostrap
Français
1. Collier de sac
2. Collerette du sac 3. Cordon Velcro
Español
1. Collar de la bolsa
2. Brida del collar de la bolsa 3. Correa de Velcro
Deutsch
1. Beutelansatz
2. Beutelansatzflansch 3. Klettenverschlußband
Italiano
1. Anello del sacco
2. Flangia anello sacco 3. Fascetta Velcro
Nederlands
1. Kraag van zak
2. Paskraag 3. Klittebandriem
Svenska
1. Säckkrage
2. Kragfläns 3. Kardborrband
9 10

Figures — Figuras — Abbildungen — Figure — Figuren — Figurer
6
2063
1574
12
3
English
1. Bag collar
2. Tab 3. Latch
Français
1. Collier de sac
2. Languette 3. Loquet
Español
1. Collar de la bolsa
2. Lengüeta 3. Pestillo
Deutsch
1. Beutelansatz
2. Zunge 3. Schnappriegel
Italiano
1. Anello del sacco
2. Linguetta 3. Fermo
Nederlands
1. Kraag van zak
2. Lip 3. Uitsparing
Svenska
1. Säckkrage
2. Hake 3. Spår
11 12

Figures — Figuras — Abbildungen — Figure — Figuren — Figurer
7
1989
1
English
1. Cord lock
Français
1. Dispositif de blocage du cordon
Español
1. Cierre del cable
Deutsch
1. Schnurhalter
Italiano
1. Dispositivo di fermo del cavo
Nederlands
1. Snoervergrendeling
Svenska
1. Sladdlås
1990
1
English
1. Switch
Français
1. Interrupteur
Español
1. Interruptor
Deutsch
1. Schalter
Italiano
1. Interruttore
Nederlands
1. Schakelaar
Svenska
1. Strömbrytare
13 14

Figures — Figuras — Abbildungen — Figure — Figuren — Figurer
8
1597
1
English
1. Air flow adjuster
Français
1. Réglage de débit d’air
Español
1. Ajustador del flujo de aire
Deutsch
1. Luftstromeinstellung
Italiano
1. Regolatore del flusso dell’aria
Nederlands
1. Regelaar voor luchtstroom
Svenska
1. Luftflödesinställning
1576
15 16

Figures — Figuras — Abbildungen — Figure — Figuren — Figurer
9
1574
12
English
1. Bag collar 2. Tab
Français
1. Collier de sac 2. Languette
Español
1. Collar de la bolsa 2. Lengüeta
Deutsch
1. Beutelansatz 2. Zunge
Italiano
1. Anello del sacco 2. Linguetta
Nederlands
1. Kraag van zak 2. Lip
Svenska
1. Säckkrage 2. Hake
1577
1
English
1. Wear area
Français
1. Zone d’usure
Español
1. Zona de desgaste
Deutsch
1. Verschleißbereich
Italiano
1. Zona di usura
Nederlands
1. Sliijtagegebiet
Svenska
1. Område som slits
17 18

EN–1
Contents
Page
Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbol Glossary 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blower 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vacuum 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing Extension Cord 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting/Stopping 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blower 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vacuum 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying Bag 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clogging 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bag Cleaning 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impeller Replacement 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Double-insulated Appliance 8. . .
The Toro Promise 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied
with your new product, so feel free to contact your
local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
genuine Toro parts, or other information you may
require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
product. You will find the model and serial number
decal located in a unique place on the product
(Fig. 1).
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product correctly. Reading this
manual will help you and others avoid personal injury
and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,
produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,
you are responsible for using the product properly
and safely. You are also responsible for training
persons who you allow to use the product about safe
operation.
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal
words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight
information. “Important” calls attention to special
mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.

EN–2
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
To assure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the appliance, it is essential
that you or any other operator of the appliance
read and understand the contents of this manual
before operating the appliance. Pay particular
attention to the safety alert symbol which
means CAUTION, WARNING OR DANGER —
“personal safety instruction.” Read and
understand the instruction because it has to do
with safety. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY, RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS
APPLIANCE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury, follow these safety instructions.
1. Read and understand the contents of this manual
before using the appliance. Be thoroughly
familiar with the proper use of the appliance.
2. Keep everyone, especially children and pets,
away from area of operation. Never allow
children to operate the appliance. It is not a toy.
Never allow adults to operate unit without first
reading the Operator’s Manual.
3. Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders
or animals.
4. Always wear safety goggles or other suitable eye
protection.
5. Never operate the appliance in wet or damp
conditions. DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can catch in moving parts. Pin up
long hair so that it cannot be drawn into unit’s
air inlet. Always wear substantial footwear and
long pants.
7. Always wear an approved dust mask when using
unit in dusty conditions.
8. Use the right appliance. Do not use the appliance
for any job except that for which it was intended.
9. Use appliance only as described in this manual.
Use only Toro attachments with appliance.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only an
extension cord recommended for outdoor use.
11. Properly connect extension cord to appliance
plug in order to prevent disconnection of the
cord (Fig. 13).
12. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry
plugged in appliance with finger on switch.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging cord.
14. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands
or while standing in water.
15. Do not use appliance with a damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to an Authorized
Toro Service Dealer.
16. Don’t abuse cord. Do not pull or carry appliance
by cord, close a door on cord or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not use cord as a
handle. Do not unplug appliance by pulling cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
17. Keep cord away from extreme heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
18. If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged,
it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from an Authorized Toro Service
Dealer.
19. Never vacuum up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.

EN–3
20. Do not put any object into openings (i.e. fan
covers, air inlets or other openings in housing).
Do not use appliance with any blocked openings;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
21. Do not use appliance to vacuum up any liquids,
particularly flammable or combustible liquids
such as gasoline or use in areas where they may
be present.
22. Never vacuum up any hazardous materials such
as asbestos.
23. Always be sure of your footing. Keep a firm
hold on the handle and walk, never run. Use
extra care when cleaning on stairs.
24. Stop the motor and unplug the supply cord
whenever you leave the appliance, before
cleaning the housing, and when making any
repairs or inspections.
25. When not in use, store your appliance in a dry
place out of the reach of children.
26. Keep all fasteners tight to be sure the appliance
is in safe working condition.
27. Never operate without proper guards or other
protective safety devices in place.
28. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
Keep clear at all times.
29. If the appliance should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the motor, unplug the cord and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
30. Do not operate your appliance after it has been
dropped or damaged. Return it to your nearest
Authorized Toro Service Dealer for inspection or
repair.
31. This appliance is provided with double
insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
See page 8 for Servicing of Double–Insulated
Appliances.
32. When servicing use only identical TORO
replacement parts.
33. Never operate vacuum without vacuum bag.
Always make sure bag zipper is closed when
unit is in use. Check bag frequently for wear or
deterioration. If bag is damaged, replace it with a
genuine TORO part.
Sound Emissions
This unit has a maximum airborne noise emission,
based on measurement of identical machines.
Sound Pressure Level – 95 dB(A)*
Sound Power Level – 110 dB(A)*
* Unit tested under no load condition.
Vibration Level
This unit has a maximum vibration level of 2.5 m/s,
based on measurement of identical machines*.
* Unit tested under no load condition.

EN–4
Symbol Glossary
Safety alert triangle —
symbol within triangle
indicates a hazard
Thrown or flying
objects — Whole body
exposure
Safety alert symbol Keep dry
Read operator’s
manual Electrical shock/electrocution
Consult technical
manual for proper
service procedures Disconnect power
Wear eye protection

EN–5
Assembly
Note: Always turn off unit and unplug
from electrical outlet before adding or
switching attachments.
Blower
1. Slide tube onto blower outlet until tabs on tube
snap into latch (Fig. 2).
Note: Inlet cover must be securely locked
into position, activating interlock
switch, before blower will operate.
Pointer on cover will be aligned with
pointer on housing when cover is
correctly locked in position
(Fig. 3 & 4).
Note: Blower is shipped with inlet cover
installed.
Vacuum
1. Grasp inlet cover and rotate it counterclockwise
to remove (Fig. 5).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Motor impeller rotates for a few seconds
after blower is turned off.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Rotating impeller can cut or injure fingers.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•Never remove inlet cover when motor is
operating or when unit is plugged in.
2. Hold vacuum tubes vertically and place blower
inlet over top of tube (Fig. 6). Tubes will only fit
one way in blower inlet.
3. Rotate unit clockwise until pointer on vacuum
tube aligns with pointer on housing
(Fig. 7, 8 & 9).
Note: Vacuum tube and housing pointers
must be aligned at locked position
before blower will operate.
4. Slide bag collar into bag opening until bag collar
flange is past the Velcrostrap (Fig. 10). Line
up bag seam with tab on collar. Tighten Velcro
strap to secure bag to collar (Fig. 10). Close bag
zipper. Bag should appear as shown in Figure 11
when correctly assembled.
5. Slide bag collar onto blower outlet until tabs on
bag collar snap into latch (Fig. 12).

EN–6
Before Starting
Securing Extension Cord
Use only an extension cord recommended for outdoor
use.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Contact with water while operating unit
could cause electric shock.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Electric shock can cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•Don’t handle plug or appliance with wet
hands or while standing in water.
•Use only an extension cord recommended
for outdoor use.
1. Form a loop in extension cord and insert it
through slot in rear of blower housing (Fig. 13).
2. Secure extension cord in cord lock (Fig. 13).
Note: Do not unplug extension cord by
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•The electrical cord could be damaged.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•A damaged electrical cord could cause a
shock or fire.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•Thoroughly inspect electrical cord before
using unit. If cord is damaged, do not
operate unit. Replace or repair damaged
cord immediately. Contact your TORO
service dealer for assistance.
Operation
This appliance is intended for residential use only.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Debris can be thrown by unit in operator’s
or bystander’s direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Flying debris can cause serious personal
injury to operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•Always wear safety goggles or other
suitable eye protection, long pants and
shoes while operating unit.
•Never operate unit near bystanders or pets.
•Use extra care when cleaning debris from
stairs.

EN–7
Starting/Stopping (Fig. 14)
1. To turn unit on, move switch to the ‘|’ position.
2. To turn unit off, move switch to the ‘O’ position.
Blower (Fig. 15)
Adjusting Air Flow
Adjust the volume and speed of air flow by moving
the air flow adjuster on the inlet cover to the slow
or fast position.
Vacuum (Fig. 16)
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Debris can be thrown by unit in operator’s
or bystander’s direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Flying debris can cause serious personal
injury to operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•Never operate vacuum without vacuum
bag.
•Always make sure bag zipper is closed
when unit is in use.
1. With vac tubes and bag attached, pick up unit by
vac tube handle and housing handle. Bag should
be positioned fairly low at your side. Place bag
strap over shoulder and adjust length to fit.
2. Turn unit on.
3. Swing unit slowly back and forth over leaves to
be vacuumed. Do not force tube into pile of
debris.
Note: Dry leaves vacuum better and shred
into smaller particles.
IMPORTANT
This unit is designed to pick up and shred dry
leaves and other light, leafy debris.
Do not attempt to pick up stones, gravel,
broken glass, twigs, bark, acorns or pine
cones as severe damage to fan blades may
result.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.
Do not pick up any liquids, particularly
flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.
Do not tip vacuum tubes upright and force
feed debris into tubes.
If the unit should start to vibrate or make abnormal
noise, stop the unit, unplug the cord and check for
cause.
Openings can be blocked by dust, lint, hair, etc.
during operation. Blocked openings could damage
unit and reduce unit’s efficiency. Keep unit free of
any debris that could reduce air flow.
Emptying Bag
1. Turn unit off. Disconnect extension cord.
2. Depress both tabs on bag collar to remove bag
from unit (Fig. 17).
3. Unzip bag at bottom and shake out debris.
Maintenance
Clogging
If the unit becomes clogged with debris, the
obstruction can usually be cleared by turning the unit
off and then promptly compressing the bag while it is
still inflated, thereby forcing air back out through the
vacuum tubes. This reverse airflow is usually
sufficient to dislodge most obstructions.

EN–8
If the restriction cannot be cleared by compressing the
bag, then proceed with caution as follows:
1. Turn off and unplug unit.
2. Remove vacuum tubes.
3. Using a small stick or rod, carefully reach into
impeller opening and clear out debris.
Bag Cleaning
Debris should not be stored in vacuum bag. Bag
should be emptied after each use for more efficient
operation. After about three uses, bag should be
thoroughly cleaned. Turn bag inside out and shake
out dust and excess debris vigorously. Once a year,
wash the bag by hand in soapy water.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Under normal usage, the bag material is
subject to deterioration and wear.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Small objects could pass through a worn or
damaged bag and be thrown in direction of
operator or bystanders and cause serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•Check bag frequently for wear or
deterioration. If bag is damaged, replace it
with a genuine TORO part.
Impeller Replacement (Fig. 18)
If a loss of performance is detected while operating
blower, unplug unit, remove inlet cover, and check
impeller blades for wear. If blades are severely worn,
see your Authorized TORO Service Dealer for a new
impeller.
Servicing Double-insulated
Appliance
In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of
insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
grounding means is provided on a double-insulated
appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added
to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated
appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system, and should be done only by qualified service
personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated
appliance must be identical to the parts they replace.
A double-insulated appliance is marked with the
words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE
INSULATED.” The symbol (square within a square)
may also be marked on the appliance.

EN–9
The Toro Promise
A Full Two Year Residential Use Warranty
The Toro Company warrants this TORO Product for two years against defects in material or
workmanship. To receive a replacement or repair, at Toro’s option, just return the complete
unit, postage prepaid, to the Distributor (dealer) along with proof of purchase. This warranty
covers product defects only. It does not cover incidental or consequential damages. This
warranty gives you specific rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to
country. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at The Toro Company, Dreve Richelle
161, Batiment “C”, 1410 Waterloo, Belgium. (Do not return defective product to this address.)