Talon ABA003 User manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES GB
WARNING! When using garden tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to
reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
Read all these instructions before operating this product and save these instructions.
WARNING • PLEASE READ
For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions
can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your blower before each use.
MODEL NO. ABA003
SAFETY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
Blower-Vac Attachment
USER MANUAL
• WHAT TO DO
READ YOUR USER MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLE-
MENTS (IF ANY ENCLOSED) THOROUGHLY BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
1. WEAR CLOSE FITTING, TOUGH WORK CLOTHING
that will provide protection, such as long slacks or
trousers, safety work shoes, heavy duty work gloves,
hard hat, a safety face shield, or safety glasses for
eye protection and a good grade of ear plugs or other
sound barriers for hearing protection.
2. REFUEL IN A SAFE PLACE. Open fuel cap slowly to
release any pressure which may have formed in fuel
tank. Always wipe unit of fuel or oil spills before start-
ing. To prevent a fire hazard, move at least 10 feet (3
meters) from fueling area before starting.
3. TURN UNIT OFF before setting it down, and also
before installing or removing attachments.
4. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND FASTENERS TIGHT and
the unit in good operating condition. Never operate
this equipment if it is improperly adjusted or not com-
pletely and securely assembled.
5. KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean and free of fuel mixture.
6. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM POSSIBLE IGNI-
TION SOURCES, such as gas-powered water
heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable
heaters, etc.
7. ALWAYS KEEP the engine free of debris build-up.
8. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT should always be
restricted to mature and properly instructed
individuals.
9. ALL PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS
and persons operating blower in very dusty environ-
ments, should wear a dust particle mask at all times.
Paper dust masks are available at most paint and
hardware stores.
• WHAT NOT TO DO
1. DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating equip-
ment.
2. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A MUFFLER
and properly installed muffler shield.
3. DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come in
contact with a hot muffler or spark plug wire.
4. DUE TO THE DANGER of exhaust fumes, never
operate blower in a confined or poorly ventilated area.
5. NEVER POINT BLOWER in the direction of people,
animals, buildings, automobiles, or windows, etc.
6. DO NOT operate unit without inlet cover installed to
prevent contact with impeller.
7. DO NOT set a hot engine down where flammable
material is present.
8. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLONGED PERI-
ODS. Rest periodically.
9. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
10. DO NOT operate your unit near or around flammable
liquids or gases whether in or out of doors. An explo-
sion and/or fire may result.
11. DO NOT WEAR loose clothing, scarfs, neck chains,
unconfined long hair, and the like. Doing so could
cause injury associated with objects being drawn into
the rotating parts.
12. DO NOT refuel a running engine or an engine that is
hot
WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY OTHER
FUEL than that recommended in your manu-
al. Never use gasoline unless it is properly
mixed with 2-cycle engine lubricant.
Permanent damage to engine will result,
voiding manufacturer’s warranty.
WARNING: DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR
ALTER ANY COMPONENTS OF THIS
PRODUCT. Doing so could cause personal
injury and/or damage the unit voiding the
manufacturer’s warranty.
Meaning of symbols marked on the product
Read the user manual before using the machine
Whenever the machine is in use, safety goggles
must be worn to protect against flying objects. Ear
protection must be used to protect the operators
hearing
Warning! Danger
Never operate blower without tube installed
Keep people or animals at least 15m away from
the machine during operation
Do not operate unit without proper attachments
and guards in place
Keep hands away from blade
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1. Vacuum/Blower Tube
2. Housing
3. Vacuum/Blower Button
4. Drive Shaft
5. Vacuum Bag
SPECIFICATIONS
Max. Air Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195km/h
Max. Air Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.5cm/min
Bag Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Litre
Mulching Ration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:1
Weight (Attachment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5kg
GENERAL IDENTIFICATION
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1. Avoid spilling the fuel when refueling.
2. Do not smoke while fueling the power unit.
3. Fuel the power unit in a well-ventilated area.
4. Move away from the fueling area when starting the
unit.
5. Do not wear rubber or other insulated gloves when
operating the unit to avoid static electricity shock.
6. Store in an area free of potential fuel vapor ignition
sources such as open flames (pilot lights) or electrical
sparking devices (switches electric motors).
7. Turn off the engine and let it cool before refueling or
before putting the unit in storage.
1. Do not use in rain.
2. Avoid dangerous environments, never operate power-
head in damp or wet conditions.
3. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the
unit to rain or operate powerhead on wet ground.
4. Always unplug the powerhead and allow it to cool
before putting it into storage. Store indoors.
5. Always unplug the unit when not in use, and before
performing any maintenance or repairs.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS BLOWER/VAC SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC BLOWER/VAC
To install vacuum bag:
Connection Tube : Align pins (A) and clips (B) on black
connection tube with grooves in main housing. Push con-
nection tube up as far as it will go rotate tube clockwise
firmly until it clicks into place. (Fig. 1)
Vacuum bag:
slide round opening at top of vacuum bag over connection
tube up to recessed area below grip. Use strap and buck-
le to secure bag tightely. (Fig. 2)
•DRIVE SHAFT
Installing the lower shaft
1. Remove the cover from the lower shaft (A). Press the
release lever (B) while pushing the lower shaft into the
tool-link couping. (Fig. 3A)
2. Locate and lock the release lever into the primary hole
(C) in the shaft. (Fig. 3A)
3. Tighten the knob (D) securely clockwise before using
the unit. (Fig. 3B).
Bag attachment to shaft:
Secure bag strap around trimmer shaft tube or handle
(Fig.4)
• BLOWER OPERATIONS (Fig. 5)
Your Talon blower is designed to easily remove debris
from patios, walkways, lawns, bushes, etc., and many
hard to reach areas where debris may accumulate.
Before using your blower, review Safety Precautions in
your User Manual, and all regulations for operation of the
unit. These precautions and regulations are for your pro-
tection.
DO NOT operate the blower with other people or animals
in the immediate vicinity. Allow a minimum of 30 feet (9
meters) between operator and other people or animals.
We recommend that a face mask be worn when operating
blower in dusty areas.
Stand away from the debris, at a distance that will easily
allow you to control the direction of blown debris. Never
blow debris in direction of bystanders.
To control velocity of airstream, blower can be operated at
any speed between idle and full throttle. Experience with
the unit will help you determine the amount of airflow nec-
essary for each application.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
A
B
A
Fig. 3A Fig. 3B
C
D
Fig. 4
CAUTION: Make sure the release lever is
locked in the primary hole and knob is securely
tightened before operating this unit.
CAUTION: All attachments are designed to
be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
indicated in the specific attachment’s opera-
tor’s manual. If the incorrect hole is used, it
could result in injury, or damage to the unit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 5
WARNING: Because of flying debris, always
wear approved shielded safety glasses or
face shield when operating blower.
CAUTION: Hold the blower so that hot
exhaust does not damage clothing and is not
inhaled by operator.
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• VACUUM OPERATIONS
Do not vacuum ash from outdoor fireplaces or barbecue
pits unless cinders are cool. Do not vacuum lighted
smoking material such as discarded cigars or cigarettes.
Do not operate unit near open flame.
Do not attempt to vacuum rocks, broken glass, bottles, tin
cans or other such objects. Damage to impeller and unit
as well as operator injury could result.
If vacuum tube is level with or above power unit, rocks or
large objects may be drawn into tube, damaging the
impeller.
To Operate Vacuum:
1. Follow correct starting procedures for the power head.
2. Place your left hand on the trigger handle and right
hand on auxiliary handle as shown (Fig. 6).
3. Swing unit side to side to vacuum debris.
• VACUUM TUBE CLOGGING
To Unclog Vacuum Tube:
1. Turn engine “OFF”. Promptly compress vacuum bag
while it is still inflated, expelling air out of the suction
tube.
This reverse airflow is usually sufficient to dislodge most
obstructions. If the obstruction cannot be cleared by
compressing vacuum bag, follow this procedure:
2. Remove and inspect vacuum tubes.
3. Carefully clean out nozzle.
4. Reinstall vacuum tubes.
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE VACUUM
WITHOUT VACUUM BAG PROPERLY
ATTACHED, AS FLYING DEBRIS COULD
CAUSE INJURY TO OPERATOR AND
BYSTANDERS. ALWAYS MAKE SURE VAC-
UUM BAG ZIPPER IS CLOSED BEFORE
OPERATING UNIT.
CAUTION: This unit is designed to vacuum
up debris such as leaves, small bits of paper,
small twigs, weeds, grass clippings, etc. Do
not use this unit for any other purpose.
CAUTION: To avoid clogging vacuum tube.
DO NOT FORCE OR PLACE SUCTION
TUBE INTO A PILE OF DEBRIS.
Fig. 6