Talon ASA005 User manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES GB
MODEL NO. ASA005
USER MANUAL
Blower Attachment
9096-A003xx
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 attachment before
each use.
Meaning of symbols marked on the product
Read the user manual before using the machine.
Wear gloves to protect your hands.
Whenever the machine is in use, safety goggles
must be worn to safeguard against flying object, as
must ear protectors, such as a soundproof helmet, in
order to protect the operator’s hearing. If the opera-
tor is working in an area where there is a risk of
falling objects, a safety helmet must also be worn.
Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock.
Do not operate unit without proper attachments and
guards in place.
ROTATING BLADE CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.
Please switch “OFF” and disconnect from power
source before installing or changing nozzles. Do not
put hands or any other object into fan housing.
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.
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. TURN UNIT OFF before setting it down, and also
before installing or removing attachments.
3. 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.
4. KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean and free of fuel mixture.
5. STORE EQUIPMENTAWAY FROM POSSIBLE IGNI-
TION SOURCES, such as gas-powered water
heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable
heaters, etc.
6. ALWAYS KEEP the unit free of debris build-up.
7. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT should always be
restricted to mature and properly instructed
individuals.
8. 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.
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.
WHAT TO DO
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC
POWER HEAD
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR PETROL
POWER HEAD

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GB GB
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1. Flare Nozzle
2. Concentrator Nozzle
3. Nozzle Lock Button
4. Impeller Housing
5. Drive Shaft
6. Knob Spanner
GENERAL IDENTIFICATION
SPECIFICATIONS
Shaft Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/8”
Dry Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.9 kg
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•INSTALLING SHAFT
1. Insert the drive shaft assembly (A) into the shaft
mount (B). Ensure that the shaft locks into place and
that the screw holes on the drive shaft and shaft
mount line up. Insert the silver (C) screw through the
shaft mount and into the drive shaft. (Fig. 1A)
2. To lock the shaft into place, slide the adjustable clamp
(D) over the drive shaft (E) and then onto the shaft
mount (B). (Fig. 1B) NOTE: Before sliding the
adjustable clamp over the drive shaft, ensure that the
dimples of the adjustable clamp are facing towards
the bottom. (Fig. 1C)
3. Position the adjustable clamp (D) on
the shaft mount (B) so that the middle dimple rests
above the silver screw (C) in the shaft mount. (Fig.
1D)
4. Insert the black screw (F) through the adjustable
clamp (D) and tighten with nut (G) using a spanner
and screwdriver (not supplied). (Fig. 1E)
•DRIVE SHAFT
Installing the lower shaft on power head
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. 2A)
2. Locate and lock the release lever into the primary hole
(C) in the shaft. (Fig. 2A)
3. Tighten the knob (D) securely clockwise before using
the unit. (Fig. 2B)
•INSTALLING NOZZLE
Your unit comes with a flare nozzle and connector nozzle.
Use the following instructions to interchange the two noz-
zles.
To Change nozzle:
1. Press on the button on the top of the nozzle near the
connection, and pull the nozzle outward.
2. Insert another nozzle in place with the button in the
hole of the nozzle.
•USING THE FLARE NOZZLE
Use the flare nozzle for large, hard surface areas such as
driveways and sidewalks. (See Fig. 3A)
•USING THE CONCENTRATOR NOZZLE
Use the concentrator nozzle for hard to reach places such
as corners in a garage or to control dust in a dust laden
environment. (See Fig. 3B)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
B
Fig. 1A Fig. 1B
AD
E
C
Fig. 1C
C
Fig. 1D Fig. 1E
B
D
GF
D
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.
B
AFig. 2A Fig. 2B
C
D
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 3A
Fig. 3B