Toro 88716 User manual

FormNo.3450-369RevA
Flex-ForcePowerSystem™14in
or16in60VMAXStringTrimmer
Flex-ForcePowerSystem™60VMAX
Attachment
ModelNo.88716—SerialNo.321000001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thepowercordonthisproductcontains
lead,achemicalknowntotheState
ofCaliforniatocausebirthdefects
orotherreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thistrimmerisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownerstotrimgrassasneededoutdoors.Itis
tobeusedonlybyadults.Itisdesignedtobeusedin
combinationwiththeT oroFlex-ForcePowerSystem
60VMAXAttachment-CapablePowerHeadModel
51810T.Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthan
itsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuinethe
manufacturerparts,oradditionalinformation,contact
anAuthorizedServiceDealerorthemanufacturer
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserial
numbersofyourproductready.Figure1identies
thelocationofthemodelandserialnumbersonthe
product.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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TheModel51810TPowerHeadiscompatiblewith
avarietyofT oro-approvedattachmentsthat,when
combined,complywithspecicstandards;seethe
followingtableformoredetail.
CombinationPower
Head
Model
Attachment
Model
Standard
String
Trimmer
51810T88716Conformsto
ULSTD82
CertiedtoCSA
STDC22.2No.147
PoleSaw51810T88710Conformsto
ULSTD82
CertiedtoCSA
STDC22.2No.147
Edger51810T88714Conformsto
ULSTD82
CertiedtoCSA
STDC22.2No.147
Cultivator51810T88715Conformsto
ULSTD82
CertiedtoCSA
STDC22.2No.147
Hedge
Trimmer
51810T88713ConformstoUL
STD62841-4-2
CertiedtoCSASTD
C22.262841-4-2
Safety
WARNING—Whenusingelectricgardening
appliances,alwaysreadandfollowbasicsafety
warningsandinstructionstoreducetheriskofre,
electricshock,andpersonalinjury,includingthe
following:
IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
I.Training
1.Theoperatoroftheapplianceisresponsiblefor
anyaccidentsorhazardsoccurringtoothersor
theirproperty.
2.Donotallowchildrentouseorplaywiththe
appliance,batterypack,orthebatterycharger;
localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.
3.Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethisdevice.Allowonlypeople
whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe
instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperate
orservicethedevice.
4.Beforeusingtheappliance,batterypack,and
batterycharger,readalltheinstructionsand
cautionarymarkingsontheseproducts.
5.Becomefamiliarwiththecontrolsandproper
useoftheappliance,batterypack,andbattery
charger.
II.Preparation
1.Keepbystandersandchildrenawayfromthe
operatingarea.
2.UseonlythebatterypackspeciedbyToro.
Usingotheraccessoriesandattachmentsmay
increasetheriskofinjuryandre.
3.Pluggingthebatterychargerintoanoutletthatis
not120Vcancauseareorelectricshock.Do
notplugthebatterychargerintoanoutletother
than120V.Foradifferentstyleofconnection,
useanattachmentplugadapteroftheproper
congurationforthepoweroutletifneeded.
4.Donotuseadamagedormodiedbattery
packorbatterycharger,whichmayexhibit
unpredictablebehaviorthatresultsinre,
explosion,orriskofinjury.
5.Ifthesupplycordtothebatterychargeris
damaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
toreplaceit.
6.Donotusenon-rechargeablebatteries.
7.Chargethebatterypackwithonlythebattery
chargerspeciedbyToro.Achargersuitablefor
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1typeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre
whenusedwithanotherbatterypack.
8.Chargethebatterypackinawell-ventilatedarea
only.
9.Donotexposeabatterypackorbatterycharger
toreortotemperatureshigherthan100°C
(212°F).
10.Followallcharginginstructionsanddo
notchargethebatterypackoutsideofthe
temperaturerangespeciedintheinstructions.
Otherwise,youmaydamagethebatterypack
andincreasetheriskofre.
11.Donotoperatetheappliancewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyontheappliance.
12.Dressproperly—Wearappropriateclothing,
includingeyeprotection;longpants;substantial,
slip-resistantfootwear;rubbergloves;and
hearingprotection.Tiebacklonghairanddo
notwearlooseclothingorloosejewelrythatcan
getcaughtinmovingparts.Wearadustmaskin
dustyoperatingconditions.
III.Operation
1.Avoiddangerousenvironments—Donotusethe
applianceinrainorindamporwetlocations.
2.Usetheproperapplianceforyour
application—Usingtheappliancefor
purposesotheranitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.
3.Preventunintentionalstarting—Ensurethatthe
switchisintheOFFpositionbeforeconnecting
tothebatterypackandhandlingtheappliance.
Donotcarrytheappliancewithyourngeron
theswitchorenergizetheappliancewiththe
switchintheONposition.
4.Operatetheapplianceonlyindaylightorgood
articiallight.
5.Removethebatterypackfromtheappliance
beforeadjustingitorchangingaccessories.
6.Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
areaandallmovingparts.
7.Stoptheappliance,removethebatterypack
fromtheappliance,andwaitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,or
storingtheappliance.
8.Removethebatterypackfromtheappliance
wheneveryouleaveitunattended.
9.Donotforcetheappliance—Allowtheappliance
todothejobbetterandsaferattheratefor
whichitwasdesigned.
10.Donotoverreach—Keepproperfootingand
balanceatalltimes,especiallyonslopes.Walk,
neverrunwiththeappliance.
11.Stayalert—Watchwhatyouaredoinganduse
commonsensewhenoperatingtheappliance.
Donotusetheappliancewhileill,tired,orunder
theinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
12.Ensurethattheventilationopeningsarekept
clearofdebris.
13.Underabusiveconditions,thebatterypackmay
ejectliquid;avoidcontact.Ifyouaccidently
comeintocontactwiththeliquid,ushwith
water.Iftheliquidcontactsyoureyes,seek
medicalhelp.Liquidejectedfromthebattery
packmaycauseirritationorburns.
14.CAUTION—Amistreatedbatterypackmay
presentariskofreorchemicalburn.Donot
disassemblethebatterypack.Donotheatthe
batterypackabove68°C(154°F)orincinerate
it.ReplacethebatterypackwithagenuineToro
batterypackonly;usinganothertypeofbattery
packmaycauseareorexplosion.Keep
batterypacksoutofthereachofchildrenand
intheoriginalpackaginguntilyouarereadyto
usethem.
IV.MaintenanceandStorage
1.Maintaintheappliancewithcare—Keepitclean
andingoodrepairforbestperformanceandto
reducetheriskofinjury.Followtheinstructions
forlubricatingandchangingaccessories.Keep
handlesdry,clean,andfreefromoilandgrease.
2.Whenthebatterypackisnotinuse,keepit
awayfrommetalobjectssuchaspaperclips,
coins,keys,nails,andscrewsthatcanmakea
connectionfrom1terminaltoanother.Shorting
thebatteryterminalsmaycauseburnsorare.
3.Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
parts.
4.Stoptheappliance,removethebatterypack
fromtheappliance,andwaitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,or
storingtheappliance.
5.Checktheappliancefordamagedparts—Ifthere
aredamagedguardsorotherparts,determine
whetheritwilloperateproperly.Checkfor
misalignedandbindingmovingparts,broken
parts,mounting,andanyotherconditionthat
mayaffectitsoperation.Unlessindicatedinthe
instructions,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer
repairorreplaceadamagedguardorpart.
6.Donotreplacetheexistingnon-metalliccutting
meansontheappliancewithametalliccutting
means.
7.Donotattempttoserviceorrepairtheappliance,
batterypack,orbatterychargerexceptas
indicatedintheinstructions.HaveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerperformserviceusingidentical
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replacementpartstoensurethattheproductis
safelymaintained.
8.Storeanidleapplianceindoorsinaplacethatis
dry,secure,andoutofthereachofchildren.
9.Donotdisposeofthebatteryinare.The
cellmayexplode.Checkwithlocalcodesfor
possiblespecialdisposalinstructions.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal145-3141
145-3141
decal139-5210
139-5210
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsinplace;weareyeprotection;
donotoperateinwetconditions.
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Setup
1
ConnectingtheAttachmenttothePowerHead
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Installthesquareshaftoftheattachmentintothesquareshaftofthepowerhead(AofFigure3).
2.Alignthelockingbuttononthelowershaftwiththeslottedholeontheuppershaftandslidethe2shafts
together(BandCofFigure3).
3.Thelockingbuttonclicksintotheslottedholewhentheshaftsaresecured(CofFigure3).
4.Usingthescrew-handle,tightenthescrewontheshaftconnectoruntilitissecure(DofFigure3).
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Figure3
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2
InstallingtheGuard
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Guard
4Washer
4Bolt
Procedure
1.AlignthetrimmerguardbeneaththeguardmountasshowninFigure4.
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Figure4
1.Guardmount3.Washer
2.Trimmerguard4.Bolt
2.Securetheguardtothetrimmerusingthe4washersand4boltsasshowninFigure4.
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ProductOverview
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Figure5
1.Guard3.Bumpbutton
2.String
Specications
Model88716,attachesto51810T
ChargerType88610,88602,or88605
BatteryType88620,88625,88640,88650,
88660,or88675
AppropriateTemperatureRanges
Charge/storethebatterypack
at
5°C(41°F)to40°C(104°F)*
Usethebatterypackat-30°C(-22°F)to49°C(120°F)
Usethetrimmerat0°C(32°F)to49°C(120°F)
Storethetrimmerat0°C(32°F)to49°C(120°F)*
*Chargingtimewillincreaseifyoudonotchargethe
batterywithinthisrange.
Storethetool,batterypack,andbatterychargerinan
enclosedclean,dryarea.
Operation
StartingtheAttachment
1.Ensurethattheventsontheattachment,power
head,andbatteryareclearofanydustand
debris.
2.Alignthecavityinthebatterypackwiththe
tongueonthehandlehousing(Figure6).
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Figure6
3.Pushthebatterypackintothehandleuntilthe
batterylocksintothelatch.
4.Tostarttheattachment,pressthelockoutbutton,
thensqueezetheruntrigger(Figure7).
Note:Slidethevariable-speedswitchto
changethespeedoftheattachment.
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Figure7
1.Lockoutbutton3.Runtrigger
2.Variable-speedswitch
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ShuttingOfftheTrimmer
Toshutoffthetrimmer,releasethetrigger.
Wheneveryouarenotusingthetrimmerorare
transportingthetrimmertoorfromtheworkarea,
removethebatterypack.
RemovingtheBatteryPack
fromthePowerHead
Pressthebatterylatchonthemachinetoreleasethe
batterypackandslidethebatterypackoutofthe
machine(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Batterylatch
RemovingtheAttachment
fromthePowerHead
1.Ensurethatthebatterypackisremovedfrom
thepowerhead;refertoRemovingtheBattery
PackfromthePowerHead(page10).
2.Loosenthescrew-handleontheshaftconnector
(Figure3).
3.Pressthelockingbuttondownwhilepullingthe
2shaftsapart(Figure3).
AdvancingtheLineUsing
theBumpFeed
1.Runthetrimmeratfullthrottle.
2.Tapthebumpbuttononthegroundtoadvance
theline.Thelineadvanceseachtimethebump
buttonistapped.Donotholdthebumpbutton
ontheground.
Note:Thelinetrimmingcut-offbladeonthe
grassdeectorcutsthelinetothecorrectlength.
Note:Ifthelineisworntooshort,youmaynot
beabletoadvancethelinebytappingitonthe
ground.Ifso,releasethetriggerandreferto
AdvancingtheLineManually(page10).
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Figure9
1.Bumpbutton
AdvancingtheLine
Manually
Removethebatterypackfromthetrimmer,thenpush
thebumpbuttonatthebaseofthespoolretainer
whilepullingonthetrimmerlinetomanuallyadvance
theline.
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AdjustingtheCuttingSwath
Thetrimmercomesfromthefactorywithacuttingswathof33cm(13inches)asshowninAofFigure10.Refer
tothefollowinginstructionstoadjusttheswathto38.1cm(15inches)asshowninDofFigure10.
1.Removetheswathbladefromthebottomoftheguardbyremovingthe2screwsholdingitinplaceusing
theprovidedAllenwrench(BofFigure10)androtatetheswathblade180°.
2.Oncetheswathbladeisrotated,installitontotheguardusingthe2screwspreviouslyremoved(Cof
Figure10).
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Figure10
OperatingTips
•Keepthetrimmertiltedtowardtheareabeingcut;
thisisthebestcuttingarea.
•Thestringtrimmercutswhenyoumoveitfrom
righttoleft.Thispreventsthetrimmerfrom
throwingdebrisatyou.
•Usethetipofthestringtodothecutting;donot
forcethestringheadintouncutgrass.
•Wireandpicketfencescancausethestringto
wearrapidlyandevenbreak.Stoneandbrick
walls,curbs,andwoodcanalsocausethestring
towearrapidly.
•Avoidtreesandshrubs.Thestringcaneasily
damagetreebark,woodmoldings,siding,and
fenceposts.
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Figure11
1.Directionofrotation2.Stringpath
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Maintenance
Aftereachuseofthetrimmer,completethefollowing:
1.Removethebatteryfromthepowerhead.
2.Wipethetrimmercleanwithadampcloth.Do
nothosethetrimmerdownorsubmergeitin
water.
CAUTION
Thelinecutoffbladeonthedeectoris
sharpandcancutyou.
Donotuseyourhandstocleanthe
deectorshieldandblade.
3.Wipeorscrapecleanthecuttingheadareaany
timethereisanaccumulationofdebris.
4.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Ifanypartis
damagedorlost,repairorreplaceit.
5.Brushdebrisawayfromairintakeventsand
exhaustonmotorhousingtopreventthemotor
fromoverheating.
ReplacingtheString
Important:Useonly2mm(0.080in)diameter
monolamentstring(PartNo.88611).
1.Removethebatterypackandcleananydebris
fromthetrimmerhead.
2.Removeanyoldstringonthespoolby
repetitivelypressingthebumpbuttonwhile
pullingthelineoutequallyfrombothsidesofthe
trimmer.
3.Cutapieceof2mm(0.080inch)stringto
approximately3.9m(13.0ft).
Important:Donotuseanyothergauge
ortypeofstring,anddonotexceed3.9m
(13.0ft)ofstring,asthiscoulddamagethe
trimmer.
4.Pressandturntheknobonthestringheaduntil
arrowontheknobalignswitharrowonthestring
head(Figure12).
5.Insert1endofthelineatanangleintotheLINE
INeyeletandpushthelinethroughthestring
headtrackuntilitcomesoutthroughtheeyelet
ontheotherside.Pullthelinethoughthestring
headuntilthelineoutsidethestringisevenly
dividedoneachside.
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Figure12
Disassembledviewshownforclarity
1.Arrows4.Eyelet
2.Knob5.String
3.Stringhead6.Track
Important:Donotdisassemblethetrimmer
head.
6.Holdthestringheadinplacewithonehand.
Withyourotherhand,rotatethebumpknobin
thedirectionshownbythearrows(clockwise).
7.Windtheline,leavingabout130mm(5inches)
extendingbeyondtheeyeletoneachside.
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Storage
Important:Storethetool,batterypack,and
chargeronlyintemperaturesthatarewithinthe
appropriaterange;refertoSpecications(page9).
Important:Ifyouarestoringthebatterypackfor
theoff-season,removethebatterypackfromthe
toolandchargethebatterypackuntil2or3LED
indicatorsturngreenonthebattery.Donotstore
afullychargedorfullydepletedbattery.Whenyou
arereadytousethetoolagain,chargethebattery
packuntiltheleftindicatorlightturnsgreenon
thechargerorall4LEDindicatorsturngreenon
thebattery.
•Disconnecttheproductfromthepowersupply
(i.e.,removetheplugfromthepowersupplyorthe
batterypack)andcheckfordamageafteruse.
•Donotstorethetoolwiththebatterypackinstalled.
•Cleanallforeignmaterialfromtheproduct.
•Whennotinuse,storethetool,batterypack,and
batterychargeroutofthereachofchildren.
•Keepthetool,batterypack,andbatterycharger
awayfromcorrosiveagents,suchasgarden
chemicalsandde-icingsalts.
•T oreducetheriskofseriouspersonalinjury,do
notstorethebatterypackoutsideorinvehicles.
•Storethetool,batterypack,andbatterycharger
inanenclosedclean,dryarea.
PreparingtheBatteryPack
forRecycling
Important:Uponremoval,covertheterminalsof
thebatterypackwithheavy-dutyadhesivetape.
Donotattempttodestroyordisassemblethe
batterypackorremoveanyofitscomponents.
Lithium-ionbatterypackslabeledwiththe
Call2Recyclesealcanberecycledatany
participatingretailerorbatteryrecycling
facilityintheCall2Recycleprogram(US
andCanadaonly).T olocateaparticipating
retailerorfacilityclosesttoyou,pleasecall
1-800-822-8837orvisitwww.call2recycle.org.
Ifyoucannotlocateaparticipatingretaileror
facilitynearby,orifyourrechargeablebattery
isnotlabeledwiththeCall2Recycleseal,
pleasecontactyourlocalmunicipalityformore
informationonhowtoresponsiblyrecyclethe
battery.IfyouarelocatedoutsideoftheUS
andCanada,pleasecontactyourauthorized
Torodistributor.
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Troubleshooting
Performonlythestepsdescribedintheseinstructions.Allfurtherinspection,maintenance,andrepairwork
mustbeperformedbyanauthorizedservicecenterorasimilarlyqualiedspecialistifyoucannotsolvethe
problemyourself.
ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thebatteryisnotfullyinstalledinthe
tool.
1.Removeandthenreplacethebattery
intothetool,makingsurethatitisfully
installedandlatched.
2.Thebatterypackisnotcharged.2.Removethebatterypackfromthetool
andchargeit.
3.Thebatterypackisdamaged.3.Replacethebatterypack.
Thetooldoesnotstart.
4.Thereisanotherelectricalproblem
withthetool.
4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Thebatterypackchargecapacityis
toolow.
1.Removethebatterypackfromthetool
andfullychargethebatterypack.
Thetooldoesnotreachfullpower.
2.Theairventsareblocked.2.Cleantheairvents.
1.Thereisdebrisonthedrumareaon
thetrimmer.
1.Cleananydebrisoffofthedrumarea.
Thetoolisproducingexcessivevibration
ornoise.
2.Thespoolisnotproperlywound.2.Advancethelineusingthetrigger
switchand/orremovethelineonthe
spoolandwindthespoolagain.
Thebatterypackloseschargequickly.1.Thebatterypackisoverorunderthe
appropriatetemperaturerange.
1.Movethebatterypacktoaplace
whereitisdryandthetemperatureis
between5°C(41°F)and40°C(104°F).
1.Thereismoistureontheleadsofthe
batterypack.
1.Allowthebatterypacktodryorwipeit
dry.
Thetooldoesnotrunorruncontinuously.
2.Thebatteryisnotfullyinstalledintothe
tool.
2.Removeandthenreplacethebattery
intothetoolmakingsurethatitisfully
installedandlatched.
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Notes:

CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation
Whatisthiswarning?
Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:
WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.
WhatisProp65?
Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto
California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother
reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto
informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.
Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith
theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all.
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2)
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.
Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?
Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder
retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.
HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?
Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning
atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow
thefederalandinternationalstandards.
Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?
•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.
•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies
makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.
•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.
•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora
productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.
WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?
Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand
use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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