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GASOLINE & ELECTRIC LAWN EDGERS & TILLERS, AIRLIFT

BLOWERS & DRILLMASTER® ENGINE DRILLS

MULTI INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDALS & AWARD WINNING

• Safety Precautions

• Assembling

• Service

• Instructions for Edging, Tilling,

Blowing and Drilling machines

Important Manual – Do Not Throw Away

Manual always to be available for reference or instructing new operators. Read carefully before use.

All Atom products are designed to the highest standards to ensure you many hours of uninterrupted service. Pay special attention to the safety precautions.

Only persons who understand this Manual are to operate the Atom Products.

Operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occuring to others or their property. It is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions before using the unit. Contact your Atom dealer or the Atom distributor in your area or visit the Atom website, if you do not understand or

cannot carry out any of the operating instructions in this Manual.

Atom’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a

result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Appearances may differ between models. This manual covers information required to operate, maintain and service a range of Atom products.

AS WITH ANY POWER TOOL IMPROPER USE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS

INJURY.

Make sure this manual is read and carefully understood before

starting or operating this equipment.

he purpose of Safety Warnings and Notes in this Manual is to attract your attention to possible dangers and deserve your careful attention and understanding. The Safety Warnings in this Manual and on the product do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger.

The instructions or warnings they

give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

Failure to obey a safety warning can result in

serious injury to yourself, others and property.

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! SAFETY WARNING

! WARNING

! NOTE

Read operators

manual

Do not expose

motor to moisture

Wear eye and ear protection

Keep bystanders

away

15m (50 feet)

Blade cover

label

SAFETY WARNING LABELS

Disconnect the

mains plug if the cord is damaged or

entangled

DESIGNED & MADE IN AUSTRALIA

ATOM Products have Australian and Foreign Patents, Shape and Design Registrations, Patents Pending.

Operator /

Owner

Manual

Advises you of information or instructions vital to the

operation or maintenance of the equipment.

Further information available at www.atomindustries.com.au

WARNING: ALWAYS

REPLACE FUEL CAP

SECURELY. METAL PARTS

OF ENGINE HOT DURING

& AFTER USE. DO NOT

TOUCH.

AFTER FIRST 30 MINUTES

USE, CLEAN & OIL AIR

FILTER & THEREAFTER

EVERY 5 HOURS.

Keep hands

clear of moving

parts

Do not

touch hot

engine parts

Safety

Precautions .... 1-3

Assembling ................................... 4

Parts & Controls ......................... 6

Starting & Stopping .................... 9

OPERATING

...................... 11

Blades replacement &

Maintenance ............................ 16

Troubleshooting ........................ 20

Safety Precautions .................... 1-2

Assembling ................................. 4

Parts & Controls ......................... 6

Fuel & Oils ................................. 9

Starting & Stopping .................. 10

OPERATING

...................... 11

Blades replacement &

Maintenance ............................ 16

Engine Maintenance ............ 18-19

Troubleshooting ........................ 20

Safety

Precautions .... 1-2

Assembling ..................................3

Parts & Controls .......................... 6

Fuel & Oils ................................. 9

Gear Lubrication ......................... 9

Starting & Stopping .................. 10

OPERATING

...................... 11

Blades replacement &

Maintenance ............................ 16

Engine Maintenance ............ 18-19

Troubleshooting ........................ 20

ELECTRIC TILLERS (Continued)

OPERATING

...................... 13

Maintenance ............................ 16

Gear Lubrication ....................... 17

Troubleshooting ........................ 20

GASOLINE TILLERS

Safety

Precautions .... 1-2

Assembling ................................... 4

Parts & Controls ......................... 7

Fuels & Oils ................................ 9

Starting & Stopping .................. 10

OPERATING

...................... 13

Maintenance ............................ 16

Gear Lubrication ....................... 17

Engine Maintenance ............ 18-19

Troubleshooting ........................ 20

AIRLIFT BLOWERS

Safety

Precautions .... 1-2

Assembling ................................... 5

Parts & Controls ......................... 8

Fuels & Oils ................................ 9

Starting & Stopping .................. 10

OPERATING

...................... 14

Maintenance ............................ 17

Engine Maintenance ............ 18-19

Troubleshooting ........................ 20

DRILLMASTER ENGINE DRILLS

Safety

Precautions .... 1-2

Assembling ................................... 5

Parts & Controls ......................... 8

Fuels & Oils ................................ 9

Starting & Stopping .................. 10

OPERATING

...................... 14

Gear Lubrication ....................... 17

Maintenance ............................ 17

Engine Maintenance ............ 18-19

Troubleshooting ........................ 21

Sharpening Augers ................... 21

GASOLINE DOMESTIC & DELUXE EDGERS

ELECTRIC LAWN EDGER

PROFESSIONAL EDGERS

CONTENTS

ELECTRIC TILLERS

Safety

Precautions .... 1-3

Assembling ...... 4

Parts & Controls ......................... 7

Starting & Stopping .................... 9

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FIG 4

Proper eye protection is a

must. The covers may not protect the operator from all moving foreign objects, even though the discharge is directed away from the operator, as ricochets and bouncebacks may occur during operations. Never operate unless wearing goggles or properly ﬁtting safety glasses with adequate front and side protection which comply with ANSI Z 87.1.

Do not lend, rent or sell this machine

without the operator’s manual. Be sure that anyone using this unit understands the information contained in this manual before use.

As with any power tool, some special

safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury.

PROPER CLOTHING

Clothing must be sturdy and snug-ﬁtting, but allow complete freedom of movement (See Fig 5). Avoid loose-ﬁtting jackets, ﬂared or cuffed pants, or anything that could trip the operator. Wear overalls or long pants to protect your legs. DO NOT wear shorts. Use of gloves when working is recommended.

Good footing is most important. Wear sturdy shoes with nonslip soles. DO NOT operate with bare feet. In hot or sunny conditions, always wear a hat and long sleeve shirt for protection against skin cancers. Use of a good brand of sunscreen cream is also recommended on exposed skin surfaces. Always wear ear muffs or ear plus.

FIG 5

Replace immediately any worn or

broken debris deﬂector shield, blade, cover, air inlet guard or any other damaged part. Check from time to time that all screws are tight.

SAFE WORKING INSTRUCTIONS AND IMPORTANT ADJUSTMENTS

Never operate your machine if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled.

Use only original Atom replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Use of parts manufactured by others will void warranty and/ or may cause serious or fatal injury. Electric repairs are only to be carried out by an authorised repairer.

When using Edgers & Tillers Always stop the motor, make sure that

the blades have stopped, before adjusting blade height.

Follow the maintenance instructions in the appropriate section of this manual. Any motor repairs should be carried out by a person with suitable sevicing experience.

SAFE STARTING AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Always inspect that the unit is in good working order before use. When working, always wrap your ﬁngers tightly around the handle grip. Keep your hands in this position to have your machine under control at all times. NEVER attempt to operate the Atom Edger, Tiller or Drill with one hand, as a loss of control may result in serious or fatal injury. Make sure the handle grips are in good condition and free of moisture, oil or grease. Use both hands, one on each handle, to operate. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

As with any power tool, any rotating

parts eg blades, fans, augers, etc, are dangerous and contact by any part of your body including hands, feet or clothing, will cause serious injury. It is important that you read, fully understand, and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Re-read this operator’s manual and the safety instructions periodically. Read and understand all labels attached to the products.

! WARNING

The unit must not

be operated by minors. Bystanders, especially children and animals should not be allowed in this area where a machine is in use and be at least 15 metres (50 feet) away (Fig 4). If approached switch off motor immediately. When not in

use store out of reach of children.

! WARNING

Prolonged use of any hand-held

powered machine exposing the operator to vibrations may produce whiteﬁnger disease (Raynaud’s) phenomenon or carpal tunnel syndrome. These conditions reduce the hand’s ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations, and may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue vecrosis. Extensive hours of continuous use is not recommended.

! WARNING

The Atom unit is a one-person machine. To reduce risk of eye or other injury from thrown objects, ensure that bystanders are at least 15 metres (50 feet) away during use. Replace immediately any worn or

broken

parts. If approached, release

throttle trigger to immediately de-

accelerate the engine to idle.

! WARNING

SAFE FUELING INSTRUCTIONS

Gasoline is an extremely

ﬂammable and explosive fuel. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline. Do not smoke or bring any ﬁre or ﬂame near the fuel.

! WARNING

Refuel outdoors only. Always switch off the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Relieve fuel tank pressure by loosening fuel cap slowly. Never remove fuel

ﬁller cap while engine is running. Select bare ground for fueling, then move at least 3 metres (10

feet) from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your Atom unit and check for leakage.

Always tighten fuel ﬁller cap securely after fueling.

Always allow engine to cool before

refueling. Accidental spillage of gasoline over hot engine could cause ﬁre or explosion to occur with consequent possible disﬁgurement or fatal injury. Wash and clean hands after fueling.

! WARNING

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced, physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

THE OPERATOR

PHYSICAL CONDITION

Operator must be in good physical condition and mental health, and not under the inﬂuence of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision, dexterity or judgement (Fig 3).

Do not operate when fatigued. Be alert – if you get tired while operating the machine, take a break. Tiredness may result in loss of control. Working with any power tool can be strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating the machine.

FIG 3

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Keep the extension cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times.

Do not expose the cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges. Do not edge next to cord, or walk on or drive over cord. Do not store unit outside but only indoors in secure dry place.

CLEANING EDGER OR TILLER UNITS AFTER USE

When cleaning, disconnect electrical cable and do not use water hose. Scrape dirt away. If motor accidentally wet by water, allow to dry in the sun, inspect and ensure it is dry before use.

DO NOT USE hose water to clean machine as it could force water into casing and motor.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC EDGERS & TILLERS

ELECTRICAL SAFETY EDGERS & TILLERS

1. Only to be used on 240 volt power supply.

Use an approved Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (Residual

Current Device) safety switch with tripping current of not more than 30mA at the powerpoint or switchboard.

3. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in the presence of ﬂammable liquids or gasses to avoid creating a ﬁre or explosion.

4. Do not attempt to use unit if there is any damage. Do not use until damage is repaired by an authorised service centre.

5. Before doing any maintenance or repair work, or cleaning the unit or blades, adjusting wheel depth, disconnect extension cord.

6. Do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or around swimming pools, hot tubs etc. Do not expose to water, rain, or snow to avoid the possibility of electrical shock.

7. Damaged supply cord or internal switch (on motor). These must be replaced by an authorised service agent or similarity qualiﬁed person in order to avoid a hazzard.

8. Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank the extension cord to disconnect the unit. If cut during use, immediately disconnect from mains power. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING SUPPLY.

9. Unplug machine whenever leaving machine unattended or if machine vibrates abnormally.

Edger or tine blade can cut extension cord.

Keep hands, feet and extension cord away from the cutting blade (Fig 6). A cut extension cord is dangerous and can be fatal to you or others. Inspect extension cord and do not use if damaged.

! WARNING

FIG 6

Use extension cords speciﬁcally marked as suitable for

outdoor appliances. These have minimum 1mm diameter copper wire. In Australia/NZ, these are now yellow in colour. Do not use white coloured or light gauge undersized extension cords. If in doubt, use the next heavier guage.

! NOTE

INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE FOR

ELECTRIC EDGER ON PAGE 6

AND ELECTRIC TILLER PAGE 7

FIG 7

FIG 9

PROFESSIONAL

EDGER

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTINUE ON

PAGE 6

1. Undo 2 screws #1. See Fig. 8) Fit AV handle supports #2 & #3 by pushing fully into each side of the body #4. A soft hammer may be required. (Fig.8).

2. Re-ﬁt screws #1 through #2 and into #3 and screw tightly. (Fig.8).

3. See page 4 Fig.10 instructions 1 & 2 for easy assembly of handles to cross brace.

4. As in Fig.7 on this page 3 and with 100mm (4”) spacer block under engine, slide assembled cross brace handle tubes #5 & #6 through AV rubbers #7 & #8 into position.

5. Tighten handle knob #11 but DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN as AV becomes less effective.

6. To ﬁt RH & LH handle grips, follow page 4 instructions 3, 4, 5 and 6.

7. Fit wheel arm as in page 4, Fig 19 instruction 8b.

8. As on this page 3, when assembled, unit will look like Fig. 9.

9. Adjust edger height with wheel arm handle adjuster #21. Fig.9. Try hole 3 or 4 for ﬁrst edging attempt.

ASSEMBLING PROFESSIONAL EDGER

FIG 8

SPACER

BLOCK

Page 4

FIG 14

FIG 15

FIG 18

ASSEMBLING HANDLES ON LAWN EDGERS & TILLERS

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FIG 17

TOP VIEW

1. Using blade screwdriver (or Torx-25 screwdriver). Use M5 x 36mm screws #8 to screw 2 handle tubes #3 & #5 to cross brace #7. Fig 10.

FIG 10

2. Place lawn edger or tiller body on bench or ﬂoor. With approximately 75mm–100mm (3”–4”) spacer under engine. Fit handle tubes assembled with cross brace #7 to edger or tiller body as shown with bolt #1 and tighten large plastic wing nut #6. Fig 11. For professionals, ﬁrstly put front ends of tubes through AV rubbers #7 & #8 in Fig.7 on page 3.

FIG 11

SPACER

BLOCK

3. Looking down from rear of edger or tiller, feed RH hand grip #11 with throttle trigger, throttle cable #10 and switch wire #10 under engine, and over top of cross brace #7 and push RH trigger hand grip #11 onto end of RH handle tube #5. Fig

12. (Note Electric edgers/Tillers have no (separate) switch wire). Then also push LH hand grip #13 onto end of LH handle tube #3.

FIG 12

4. Fit and hold M5 loc-nut #9 (with nylon part of nut facing away from tube) into hex recess of hand grip and insert M5 x 36mm #8 through hand grip (from other side), through tube and tightly screw up. Fig 13. Repeat for other hand grip.

FIG 13

5 9

5. Clip throttle cable #10 and switch wire into place. Fig.14 and 15.

6. Use cable and switch wire C-clip #14 to retain throttle cable #10 and switch wire against RH handle tube #5 adjacent engine. Fig 16.

7. ELECTRIC EDGERS & TILLERS

Clip cord anchor #12 onto LH handle grip #13 and ﬁt

together onto LH tube #3. Fig 17. Fit screw #8 with nut #9. Clip power plug cord #14 of motor into place on LH topside of cross brace #7. Fig 18.

FIG 16

8. Fit wheel arm assembly pivot axle #18 into RH side of main body of machine.

EDGER INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED PAGE 6 TILLER INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED PAGE 7

NOTE: ARROW TO FRONT

FIG 20

8(a) Wheel arm without bolt.

On LH side insert M5 x 36mm screw #8 through ﬁxed encapsulated washer #26, and tighten screw. Fig.19.

FIG 19

8(b) Wheel arm with

bolt. Insert bolt #15 into wheel arm, and on LH side ﬁt washer #16 (if washer not already ﬁtted) and nut #17 onto protruding bolt. Tighten nut. Fig.20.

WHEEL ARM ASSEMBLY

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FIG 35

ASSEMBLING DRILLMASTER ENGINE DRILLS

ASSEMBLING AIRLIFT BLOWERS

Use Torx 25 screwdriver or straight blade screwdriver. Fit 7 screws M5 x 36mm (supplied) to assemble as follows:

1. Fig.35. Unit shown without main support handle.

2. Fig.36. Fit LH main support handle #8 into casing. Insert screws #1 and #2 and tighten. Fit handle grip #10 with screw #3 to LH support handle #8.

3. Fig.37. Carefully slide labelled Handle Rib #11 into top and bottom groove in LH handle #8.

4. Fig.38. Insert screws #4, #5 and #6 and tighten. In LH handle #8 screw centre bracket

together

with screw #7.

FIG 39

1. Align blower tube to match tube arrows. Figs.32A and 32B.

With one hand squeeze casings together and push

blower tube in and down. Fig.32B.

Twist blower tube clockwise to lock in position. Fig.33.

2. For POWERFUL AIRLIFT use blower with one tube only as shown in Fig.33. This very efﬁciently completes blowing jobs quicker.

FIG 32B

FIG 36

FIG 38

FIG 37

BLOWER INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE ON PAGE 8

DRILL INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE ON PAGE 8

Fully assembled drill

10 10

Check that all screws #1-#7 are tight.

! WARNING

FIG 32A

FIG 34

Because Atom AIRLIFT blowers have such a powerful airblast, the second tube and ﬁshtail nozzle are NOT necessary to use.

FIG 33

SPARE BLOWER TUBE

FISH TAIL NOZZLE

For best blowing ﬁt one tube only.

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PARTS & CONTROLS: GASOLINE

DOMESTIC & DELUXE EDGERS

PARTS & CONTROLS: ELECTRIC EDGER

1+2. Each handle grip of the edger are held by each hand at all times.

3. The throttle interlock releases the throttle trigger that switches motor on and automatic safety clutch engages and thus blades rotate.

4. Handle knob on RH side of edger for holding handle tubes onto housing.

5. Depth adjustment for adjusting wheel to regulate blade depth.

6. Handle to carry edger.

7. Blade cover reduces the risk of ﬂying debris and direct contact with the feet or hands.

8. Blades rotate when motor is switched on.

9. Nut for holding blades (RH thread).

10. Wheel for moving and guiding edger.

11. Cross Brace, attaches downward on handle tubes.

12. Handle Tube.

14. Electric Pod motor assembly.

15. Suitable extension cord for outdoor appliances.

16. Extension cord anchor.

17. Edge guide.

FIG 40

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1+2. Each handle grip of the edger are held by each hand at all times.

3. The throttle interlock which releases the throttle trigger which increases the

speed of the automatic safety clutch to engage and thus rotate blades.

4. Handle knob for holding handle tubes onto housing.

5. Depth adjustment for adjusting wheel to regulate blade depth.

6. Handle to carry edger.

7. Blade cover reduces the risk of ﬂying debris and direct

contact with the feet or hands.

8. Blades rotate when engine speed is

increased above idle.

9. Nut for holding blades (RH thread).

10. Wheel for moving and guiding edger.

11. Cross Brace, attaches downward

on handle tubes.

12. Handle tubes.

14. Edge guide.

15. Fuel tank.

16. Carburettor primer.

17. Ignition ON/OFF switch.

18. Fuel tank cap.

19. Choke lever.

FIG 41

FIG 42

PARTS & CONTROLS: PROFESSIONAL EDGER

1+2.Each handle grip of the edger are held by each hand at all times.

3. The throttle interlock which releases the throttle trigger which increases the speed of the automatic safety clutch to engage and thus rotate blades.

4. Handle knob for holding handles onto housing.

5. Depth adjustment for adjusting wheel to regulate blade depth.

6. Handle to carry edger.

7. Blade cover reduces the risk of ﬂying debris and direct contact with the feet or hands.

8. Blades rotate when engine speed is increased above idle.

9. Nut for holding blades (RH thread).

10. Wheel for moving and guiding edger.

11. Cross Brace, attaches downward on handle tubes.

12. Handle tubes.

14. Main anti-vibration system.

15. Fuel tank.

16. Carburettor primer.

17. Ignition ON/OFF switch.

18. Fuel tank cap.

19. Edge guide

ELECTRIC EDGER INSTRUCTIONS

CONTINUE ON PAGE 9

GASOLINE DOMESTIC & DELUXE EDGER

INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE ON PAGE 9

PROFESSIONAL EDGER INSTRUCTIONS

CONTINUE ON PAGE 9

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1+2.Each handle grip of the Tiller are held by each hand at all

times during use.

3. The throttle interlock which releases the throttle trigger which increases speed of engine for automatic safety clutch to engage and thus rotate tines.

4. RUN/STOP switch.

5. Starter grip of the pull starter which is the device to start the engine.

6. Handle wing nut for holding handle tubes onto housing.

7. Depth adjustment for adjusting wheel to regulate tine depth.

8. Tine cover reduces the risk of ﬂying debris and direct contact with the feet or hands.

9. Handle to lift Tiller.

10. Tines rotate when engine speed is increased above idle.

11a. Tine holding nut RH thread (also indicated on

tine cover).

11b. Tine holding nut LH thread (also indicated on

tine cover).

12. Wheel for moving and guiding tiller.

13. Cross Brace, attaches downward on handle tubes.

14. Left and right Handle Tubes.

15. Fuel tank cap, for sealing the fuel tank ﬁller.

16. Fuel Tank.

17. Filter housing covers the air ﬁlter element.

18. Mufﬂer reduces exhaust noises and drives gases away from operator.

19. Spark Plug terminal cap connects the spark plug to the ignition wire (2-Stroke). On 4-Stroke Honda engine spark plug is under cylinder cover (1 screw access).

20. Warning label.

21. Fuel pump primer provides additional fuel for a cold start.

22. Lift knob to remove cover.

FIG 44

11 a

1+2.Each handle grip of the Tiller are held by each hand at all times during use.

3. The throttle interlock which releases the throttle trigger which switches on

motor for automatic safety clutch to engage and thus rotate tines.

4. Handle wing nut for holding handle tubes onto housing.

5. Depth adjustment for adjusting wheel to regulate tine depth.

6. Tine cover reduces the risk of ﬂying debris

and direct contact with the feet or hands.

7. Handle to lift Tiller.

8. Tines rotate when motor is switched on.

9a. Tine holding RH threaded nut (also indicated

on tine cover).

9b. Tine holding LH threaded nut.

Also indicated on tine cover.

10. Wheel for moving and guiding tiller.

11. Cross Brace, attaches downward on

handle tubes.

12. Left and right Handle Tubes.

13. Warning label.

14. Lift knob and twist to remove cover.

15. Extension cord anchor.

16. Electric motor pod assembly.

17. Suitable extension cord for outdoor application.

FIG 43

PARTS & CONTROLS: ELECTRIC TILLER

PARTS & CONTROLS: GASOLINE TILLER

OPTIONAL EXTRA: FURROW PLOW ATTACHES TO WHEEL ARM

11b

ELECTRIC TILLER INSTRUCTIONS

CONTINUE ON PAGE 9

GASOLINE TILLER INSTRUCTIONS

CONTINUE ON PAGE 9

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Auger 10 shown is extra. Operator to select sizes to suit holes to be drilled.

2 Locking collar with grub screw to secure auger

3 Gear box

4 Gripping and carrying handle

5 Engine

6 Recoil starter – to start motor

7 ON/OFF switch to stop motor.

8 Motorcycle type twist grip handle and throttle control.

Twist to left (anti-clockwise) to increase engine speed.

9 Fuel tank cap

10 Auger rotates in right hand (clockwise) direction when

drilling. If drill unit is pulled back auger rotation reverses (anti clockwise) and screws out. When pressure on auger is released, auger automatically rotates in right hand (clockwise) direction.

11. Holding nest for grub screw Allen Key to lock/unlock collar and auger.

12. Carburettor primer bulb.

PARTS & CONTROLS: AIRLIFT BLOWERS

PARTS & CONTROLS: ENGINE DRILLS

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COMBINATION LEVER TO SWITCH MOTOR OFF (FORWARD) AND FOR CRUISE CONTROL (REARWARDS)

THROTTLE TRIGGER

ANTI VIBRATION RUBBER GRIP HANDLE

Atom 2-Stroke AIRLIFT Blowers and Atom Honda Powered 4-Stroke AIRLIFT Blowers are basically similar in appearance and operation.

BLOWER TUBE

AIR INLET

AIR FILTER

SAFETY LABEL

PETROL TANK CAP

OIL FILLER AND DIPSTICK FOR 4-STROKE

CARBURETOR PRIMER BULB

RECOIL STARTER

BLOWER TUBE

FIG 45

FIG 46

SPARK PLUG POSITION (all models). On 4-Stroke (as illustrated) spark plug has cover which clips off for access

FIG 47

BLOWER INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE ON PAGE 10

DRILL INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE ON PAGE 10

SUPPLIED 4-STROKE SPARK PLUG TUBE SPANNER

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FUELS & OILS: ALL GASOLINE MODELS

STARTING & STOPPING

INSTRUCTIONS:

ELECTRIC EDGERS & TILLERS

Fuel is extremely ﬂammable. Handle it with care. Keep away from ignition sources. Do not smoke while fueling your equipment.

! WARNING

Pressure may build up in the canister.

Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. Replace fuel cap securely. Take care when handling gasoline. Avoid direct contact with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor.

! WARNING

DANGER!

! WARNING

Before unscrewing fuel tank cap to fuel the engine, clean the tank’s cap and area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank.

Always allow engine to cool

before refueling. Accidental spillage of gasoline over a hot engine could cause ﬁre or explosion to occur.

FUEL MIX – 2 STROKE ENGINES

FUEL – 4 STROKE ENGINES

•

Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline (not ethanol).

Note: DO NOT use 2 stroke fuel (oil/gasoline mixture).

•

Use clean engine manufacturer’s recommended oil or SAE

10-30W synthetic oil. Fill crankcase to correct level.

WARNING Using non-synthetic oil or 2 stroke oil in crankcase will shorten engine life.

•

ALWAYS check your oil every ﬁrst or second fuel ﬁll. Regular

check of oil levels is essential. Change oil after ﬁrst 5 hours then every 30 hours. Lack of oil or infrequent change of oil will destroy engine.

IMPORTANT USE AN OIL AND GASOLINE MIXTURE.

Only use specialised 2-stroke oils from lawn and garden equipment shops. Do not use outboard engine oil.

REMEMBER...

•

Always mix two-cycle oil with gasoline before fuelling your

engine. Never, ever run your 2-stroke engine on gasoline alone. This will ruin your engine and void all warranties.

•

Always use a clean gas can and always use non Ethanol

fuels. Ethenol (E-10) can absorb water and hence cause problems.

•

Never try to mix the oil and gasoline in the engine fuel tank.

•

Always mix oil and gas 50:1 in the proper proportions:

80ml of 50:1 two-cycle engine oil to 4 litres of unleaded gasoline.

! WARNING

Fill or add fuel to the tank only when

the machine is in a horizontal position as typically shown for all models in Fig. 51. Allow engine to cool down for at least 5 minutes before adding fuel. Use fuel funnel (not supplied) to prevent spills. Do not spill fuel over top of tank as it will be splashed into motor air cooling system or the air ﬁlter system.

FIG 51

Always ﬁlter fuel when refuelling.

GEAR LUBRICATION

EDGERS: There is sufﬁcient lubrication to last the lifetime of the unit except for special circumstances, eg. extreme use.

TILLER GEAR BOX & ENGINE DRIVEN DRILL: Every ten hours remove ﬁller screw and squeeze in quarter bottle grease. Page 17, Fig.84 (Tiller), and page 17, Fig.89 and Fig.90 (Drill).

A worn or

damaged mufﬂer is a ﬁre hazard and may cause loss of hearing. Check to see that the mufﬂer is in good condition.

! WARNING

Never touch a hot mufﬂer as burns will result. Store Atom product in a dry, high or locked location and out of reach of children.

Never store the machine with gasoline

inside a building where fumes may reach an open ﬂame or spark (e.g. gas or oil-ﬁred heater appliance, electric motor, etc.)

! WARNING

Before storing for a longer period, always empty the fuel tank.

Start and operate your unit outdoors

and in a ventilated area.

! WARNING

Keep the space behind and beside the engine clear at all times to allow for the escape of hot and toxic exhaust fumes.

Operate your machine under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully.

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

! WARNING

Check fuel ﬁller cap for leaks at regular intervals. Use the speciﬁed spark plug and make sure it and the ignition lead are always in good condition.

FIG 52

Switch motor on by (1) pushing down safety interlock with thumb and (2) pulling on trigger. (Fig 52). To stop, release trigger.

OIL FILLER CAP AND DIPSTICK

OIL FILLER NECK

UPPER OIL LIMIT

•

Two-cycle fuel separates and ages. Do not mix more

than you will use in a month. Using old fuel can cause difﬁcult starting or engine damage. Shake fuel container to thoroughly mix fuel before each use. Do not attempt to run your 2-Stroke engine on gasoline only, this will cause engine failure and void engine warranty.

! NOTE

2-Stroke

engines can operate with fuel mixes from 25:1 to 50:1.

We recommend 50:1 which is 1 litre of unleaded petrol to 20ml (cc) of good quality 50:1 2-Stroke oil. For 4 litres fuel add 80ml (cc) of oil.

FIG 50A FIG 50B

FUEL STABILISERS

If using fuel stabilisers follow carefully the manufacturer’s recommendations.

ALL PETROL EDGERS,TILLERS, DRILLS & BLOWERS

INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE ON PAGE 10

ELECTRIC EDGER

INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE

ON PAGE 12

ELECTRIC TILLER

INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE

ON PAGE 13

Page 10

STARTING & STOPPING

INSTRUCTIONS: AIRLIFT

BLOWERS

Place edger or tiller on ground in horizontal position. See Fig. 55 below.

COLD START

1. Switch ignition switch ON (Fig. 56). Engine starts at idle.

2. Slide choke lever to full choke ON position in Fig.57.

3. Press and release the primer bulb 6 -10 times. For ﬁrst time starting of new unit, press primer bulb twenty times to remove all air from carburettor.

4. Make sure you have a ﬁrm footing. Hold down motor with left hand. With right hand pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it engage – and then give it a quick pull.

5. When engine starts to run allow it to run on half choke for a few seconds to warm up , then push choke off to engine run

position .

6. Throttle Trigger (engine accelerator control) is operated by pushing down interlock with thumb and pulling on trigger (Fig.56).

WARM OR HOT START

7. Switch ignition on and follow instructions 3 & 4 only (no choke).

FLOODED ENGINE

8. Ignition ON, choke lever OFF in run position .

9. Pull starter rope up to 10 times to clear excess fuel.

CHOKE ON POSITION

• ZENOAH G26L,

• HONDA GX35

• MITSUBISHI TLE33

FIGS 57 ALL ENGINES CHOKE POSITIONS

10. If engine has excesive fuel that cannot be cleared, remove spark plug from engine and from spark plug terminal, crank engine to clear excess fuel, wipe and dry spark plug of all fuel, re-install spark plug, terminal, and retsart as above. Otherwise allow to stand for 30 minutes before restarting.

STARTING & STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS:

GASOLINE EDGERS & TILLERS

PAGE 10

MITSUBISHI TLE33 (Also above)

ATOM

HONDA GX25

STARTING & STOPPING

INSTRUCTIONS:

DRILLMASTER ENGINE DRILLS

Atom 2-Stroke and Atom 4-Stroke Honda powered Blowers start on idle, run and stop in a similar manner.

COLD START

1. Press and release the primer bulb 6-10 times. (20 times if ﬁrst time for new unit) Slide choke to full CHOKE ON position. Fig. 57.

2. Place foot next to lower handle and hold upper handle down ﬁrmly with left hand. With right hand pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it engage – and then give it a quick pull.

When engine starts to run allow it to run on half choke for a few

seconds to warm up , then push choke off (position ) for engine to run.

HOT START

As above in 2.

CRUISE CONTROL

To use cruise control pull throttle trigger and move cruise control rearward. To release cruise control move lever forward to UPRIGHT POSITION or STOP MOTOR position

(extra

forward) Fig.59.

CHOKE LEVER

ANY SPEED CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE LOCK

THROTTLE TRIGGER TO CONTROL ENGINE SPEED

STOP

IDLE

All engine types ﬁtted to Atom Drills start and stop in a similar manner. Please follow instructions above for starting gasoline Edgers and Tillers with the exception of Clause 6.

Switch ignition switch ON. Place Engine Drill on clear ground. Hold down ﬁrmly with left hand

on top of motor. With right hand on recoil starter handle pull rope until ﬁrm, then give it a fast pull. The Engine will start on idle.

To increase engine speed twist rear throttle handle (anti-clockwise)

Switch OFF ignition switch to stop engine.

Place CUP OF HAND UNDER throttle handle to operate throttle. Fig.60 & Fig.60A.

Warm up engine for one minute before drilling.

ON/OFF IGNITION SWITCH

TWIST HANDLE ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE AUGER SPEED

FIG 56

SWITCH

SAFETY INTERLOCK

THROTTLE TRIGGER

FIG 55

CHOKE

OFF

FIG 58

FIG 59

FIG 60A

CHOKE

HALF

CHOKE

BLOWER INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE ON PAGE 14 DRILL INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE ON PAGE 15

PETROL EDGERS INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUING ON PAGE 11.

TILLER INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE ON PAGE 12.

PLACE FOOT ON CROSS BRACE

FIG 60

Page 11

FIG 67

PAGE 11

EDGER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE

ON PAGE 12

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: EDGERS ALL MODELS

1. Read all safety instructions and assemble unit according to this Manual. Select an open area of lawn or clear ground to do a test run. Place unit on ground.

2. Adjust height adjustment of wheel arm to No. 4 for average height or No. 3 for taller persons.

3. If gasoline engine, start motor (see page 10) and allow engine to warm up.

SAFETY INTERLOCK

THROTTLE TRIGGER

4. As you pick up handles, push down interlock with thumb and pull trigger fully,

accelerating engine to full speed (if electric, switch motor on). Like

any cutting tool, the blades must be spinning before it starts slicing.

10 -15mm

5. Keep engine running at full speed with spinning blades cutting into ground at 10mm –15mm depth.

It is always more comfortable

and relaxed to have arms fully extended downwards.

! NOTE

A built in automatic

centrifugal clutch disengages the blade from rotating when throttle trigger is released. The clutch engages the blades when the motor is accelerated with the throttle trigger.

FIG 62

FIG 63

FIG 64

10 -15mm

BLADE DEPTH

INTO SOIL

FIG 61

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

8. Even with the grass growing over the concrete and you cannot see the edge, you can feel the edge of the concrete with the spinning blades by slightly sideways tilting the handles of the edger away from the concrete so that the blades tilt towards the concrete and skim below the concrete edge which acts as a guide (Fig 66). Edger blades are made from high tensile hardened spring steel and will last a long time. Once the edge is established the second and subsequent times are very fast.

FIG 66

7. With engine running at full speed gradually move forward ensuring

blades are spinning and cutting shallow groove 10mm -15mm

in ground. If blades are not spinning (you are cutting too deep), lower handles or adjust wheel height to a lower number to enable blades to spin. Fig.65.

6. Blades must always spin when motor is running. If blades have stopped spinning and engine is running you could damage the unit and

warranty will not apply.

Fig.64.

9. Sideways Tilting: Lower either left or tight handle to achieve angle cutting (Fig 66 and 67).

FIG 64

FIG 65

10 -15mm Blade Depth

10 -15mm

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! NOTE

Keep the inside of blade guard

clean, especially in muddy conditions. A clogged guard can slow down or stop blade rotation and may cause damage to automatic safety clutch. Always operate blades spinning at high speed when edging.

To prevent damage to Edger body, untangle and remove any grass, vines or wire that may wrap around the blade drum after switching engine off (or, if electric, disconnect power lead). Fig.69.

PAGE 12

Always stop the engine, or disconnect electric cord, make sure that the blade is stopped before adjusting blade height, doing any maintenance or repair work, or cleaning the unit or blade.

! WARNING

FIG 69

SAFE WORKING INSTRUCTIONS AND IMPORTANT ADJUSTMENTS

Never operate your machine if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled. At correct idle speed, the blade should not turn. Do not use the Atom Edger with incorrect idle speed (refer Adjusting the Carburettor instructions on page 19).

For electric edger do not use if switch does not turn on or off properly (see page 3).

FIG 68

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: EDGERS ALL MODELS

To avoid

personal injury, never carry the Edger while the motor is running. Never hold the handle cross brace if the motor is running (Fig. 68) Stop the engine prior to lifting or carrying. If electric edger then also disconnect extension cord.

The Lawn Edger can be transported by guiding it on its wheel, or carrying it with motor switched off holding handle between blade cover and motor.

! WARNING

FIT BLADES AT RIGHT ANGLES 2 SPIGOTS ON EACH BLADE FIT INTO HOLES OF OTHER BLADE

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

USE OF NON ATOM EDGER

BLADES IS DETRIMENTAL AND VOIDS ANY WARRANTY.

! WARNING

Always use two blades as shown above. Never

use a single blade or other thicker blades as you will damage the unit.

! NOTE

FIG 80

Remove nut anti-clockwise, one large washer and two blades (Fig. 80). Before installing blade and washers, clean off all grit and grease. Re-assemble these parts clean and dry. Fit large washer, new blades #43105 with spiggots of one blade interlocking with holes on opposite blade, large washer and nut. Tighten nut to 15-20ft.lbs. (20-27Nm) or hand tight with 8” (200mm) or longer spanner.

These types of blades should NOT be used on any model Atom Lawn Edger due to heavy mass weight, thickness of blade/out of balance, warping creating vibration and overloading of the gear mechanism of Atom Edgers.

These non-genuine blades do not absorb shock, which is taken by the Edger gear system causing subsequent damage. A safety issue may arise as solid one piece blades are heavier and take longer to stop spinning when motor is turned off or reduced to idle, due to heavier weight and ﬂywheel effect.

Atom twin Cross Blades absorb shock and excessive loading and have been proven over 15 years as the only blades compatible with the Edger gear system to guarantee long life.

Beware of blades advertised as Atom Blades, or “superseded by”, “replaces”, etc being “passed off” as Atom Blades. This is a trademark infringement, and are false and misleading statements.

All model Atom Edger Blades are supplied in a sealed white plastic pack branded ATOM with clear instructions on “How to ﬁt” and promoting other Atom products on the reverse side. Any other packaging not as above, are not genuine Atom product, and, if used on Atom Edgers, will be detrimental and void any warranty.

ATOM

BLADES

ABSORB

SHOCK

DO NOT USEUSE ONLY ATOM 2

PIECE CROSS BLADES

ANY ONE

PIECE SOLID

BLADE

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: TILLERS ALL MODELS

MULCHING

PAGE 13

1. The Atom Tiller is very easy and simple to use. It only takes a few minutes to become an efﬁcient user.

2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is to be used and remove all long grass, stones, sticks, wires and other foreign objects. Give the ground and little watering to soften the ground and keep dust down.

FIG 71

Operate unit carefully. Be very careful

walking backwards as you may trip, fall and injury yourself. Always have a ﬁrm footing.

! WARNING

Very hard ground, clay or rocky conditions: The Atom

rotary tiller is NOT DESIGNED for very hard ground, hard or rocky conditions. These kinds of soil will not make a good garden bed. NOT recommended for ground covered with palm leaves, vines, wire or long grass as it will clog the tines and will not till ground.

The Atom Tiller is not designed for large areas

where heavier duty equipment should be used. If you cannot push a spade into the ground, then the ground is too hard.

! NOTE

FIG 72

Using an Atom Tiller is a highly efﬁcient method of creating a compost heap in the corner of your garden. This nutrient rich mulch and compost can be used to improve existing beds and stimulate rapid earth worm activity.

It only takes a few minutes to produce compost. Make a pile of leaves, lawn cuttings and other small leafy or vegetable matter, about 500mm high. Place some soil on top and spray with water. Use your Tiller to break it up into small pieces. Make the pile as big as you like.

Repeat a week later. Leave for another week and it is ready for use. You can add to the compost any time you wish.

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY,

NEVER CARRY THE TILLER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

! WARNING

FIG 86 FIG 87

The Tiller can be easily moved as shown above. Prior to lifting or carrying, stop the motor Fig.87.

AFTER FINISHING WORK Storing: Keep the unit in a dry place until you need it again.

BEFORE AFTER

FIG 70

Before tilling, grass must be cut very low to the

ground (and removed) with lawnmower or string trimmer/brush cutter to prevent ﬁne grass strands from tangling around and under tine drum.

! NOTE

3. Adjust tine depth (Fig.70 or 71). Try the third hole closest to operator.

4. Start motor and, with both arms fully extended downwards, (Fig. 72), hold both handle grips ﬁrmly.

5. As tilling action begins, the tines dig and move the tiller forward.

6. NOTE: to reduce “Forward Pull” of tiller, adjust wheel arm for shallower depth.

7. Continue at a moderate pace until you are familiar with the controls and handling of the Atom Tiller.

NOTE: after allowing the tiller to cultivate 500mm you can

pull it back towards you and then allow the unit to move forward again. You can repeat this procedure over the area you are cultivating. Always have a ﬁrm footing.

8. Mulching. The tiller is ideal to mix, cut lawn clippings, leaves etc into your garden bed. This method accelerates mulching/ composting process.

9. To go deeper adjust wheel arm adjustment forward or lift handles. To go shallower adjust wheel arm adjustment rearwards or push handles down.

If electric, disconnect lead before

carrying out any adjustment or cleaning.

! WARNING

If tines jam or stop (tines no longer rotate) pull unit back as it could release blockage. Switch motor off. Place machine upright with handles on ground (Fig.80). Remove obstruction.

FIG 80

Clutch: The Atom Tiller is equipped with a centrifugal clutch.

DO NOT run tiller at low speeds (or, if jammed) as clutch shoes will prematurely wear and cause damage, Fig. 81.

FIG 81

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: DRILLMASTER ENGINE DRILLS

Inspect the unit to ensure that it is complete. Select auger bit size to suit diameter of hole to be drilled. Insert auger bit into shaft with the ﬂat on its shank pointing towards the grub screw. Tighten very ﬁrmly grub screw with the 6mm allen key provided. See Fig.73.

As with any other power tool it is

essential that you ﬁrst make yourself familiar with all the safety precautions that have to be taken. Never take risks which could endanger yourself or others. You should strictly observe these simple rules:

DO NOT USE the Drill unit; unless you have proper balance, a ﬁrm and safe footing, a ﬁrm and steady grip on the clean and dry front handle and rear handle. Do not over-reach. If you do not have a ﬁrm

grip and/or your feet are not securely placed in a ﬁrm position (eg. on slippery ground; in tree branches; on ladder, chair, makeshift platform; etc), injury can occur.

! WARNING

When using the Drill unit the front handle must be used and held ﬁrmly with your left hand, and “CUPPED” RIGHT

HAND UNDER REAR THROTTLE HANDLE. (See Fig.60 on page 11). If the engine stops while drilling do not restart with auger in hole as serious injury could occur.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: AIRLIFT BLOWERS

Start the motor (page 11, Fig.58) and allow to run to warm up. To stop the motor, push combination stop lever/cruise control lever

forward. To increase speed of blower, pull trigger throttle up. To lock in

any speed, move cruise control lever rearwards when operating trigger throttle.

To release the “cruise control” push lever forward. On full “cruise control” hold blower at end of handle, to allow

nozzle to point at angle to ground without wrist twist. Shown in Fig.99A.

HOW TO USE YOUR ATOM BLOWER FOR THE QUICKEST AND BEST WAY TO CLEAN UP

! NOTE

Blowing and cleaning up

Operate throttle and air speed to suit job requirements. Due to the high air output and velocity, the Atom Blowers can clean up large areas very quickly. After a few minutes of use you will become very efﬁcient.

On full “cruise control” and holding end of

handle as illustrated, the 4-Stroke Model 855

AIRLIFT

blower in use is approximately 1Kg (2.2lbs) lighter

at close to sea level altitude. Also Atom 2-Stroke blowers are approximately similar in AIRLIFT

weight reduction. Weight

reduction varies with atmospheric pressure changes. Atom AIRLIFT

is the result of the very strong air blast “lifting” the blower in very stable equalibrium so that the operator has less weight to carry and without affecting the blowing performance to very rapidly complete he clean up operation.

! NOTE

FIG 73

(1/2” 12.7mm)

DIAMETER

12mm

GRUB

SCREW

AUGER

CROSS - SECTION

FIG 73

FIG 99A

Vacuum with Shredder

Reduce leaf matter 12:1 for composting.

Spraying/ Misting

For quickly and easily spraying and misting vegetable gardens, fruit and ornamental trees, noxious weeds, etc.

ATTACHMENTS (optional extras) ﬁt all AIRLIFT Blowers

The Atom 4-Stroke blower achieves instant

full power from start-up. As with all 2-Stroke blowers, the Atom 2-Stroke blowers take several minutes of full speed running to achieve full power.

1. Because Atom Blowers efﬁciently generate massive air blast, only one nozzle is required for quickest and best results.

2. Use blower holding rear of handle as shown Fig 99A (WITHOUT downward wrist twisting as has to be done for other brands) and with cruise control fully on.

AIRLIFT

is active making blower up to 1 kg

lighter to use with either left or right hand.

3. Because the Atom AIRLIFT

blower is so

light at full throttle it can easily be held 30mm clear of operator pants or in front of operator (Fig. 99B). Regardless of position blower is always in comfortable smooth stable equilibrium.

4. Using the massive Atom AIRLIFT

air blast in this way speeds up the work to be done and saves on fuel. Atom blowers work continuously and restart easily in extremely hot weather.

FIG 99B

Roof Gutter Sliding Cleaner

Up to

3.5 metres above ground.

Very fast to use.

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Start engine and allow to idle while locating the auger in position for drilling the hole. Push Engine Drill towards the wood and increase the power by rotating rear handle anti (counter) clockwise to drill the hole. For deep holes drill only 50 to 75mm (2-3”) at a time and clear the auger frequently by pulling the drill back into reverse gear, thus preventing overloading of auger in the hole with wood chips.

Check 7 handle screws

#1- #7are tight as in Figs 36 and 38 on page 6.

REACTIVE FORCES, TWISTING ACTION

Reactive (twisting) forces with the power drill may occur at any time the auger is rotating. Reactive forces can be dangerous! In any drilling machine, the powerful rotational torque used to drill wood works against the operator. See Fig.75 and 76. If the rotating auger is suddenly stopped by contact with any binding object like a wood knot, split, nail or cross hole, the reactive forces twisting the drill unit may occur instantly.

SAFETY WARNING

Always stop the engine before putting

a Drill unit down or carrying it. Carrying a drill unit by hand with the engine running is extremely dangerous. Accidental acceleration of the engine can cause the auger to rotate. Grip the front handle of the Drill when carrying, with the auger behind you. During operation, the engine mufﬂer and the material around it reach extremely high temperatures. Avoid touching the hot mufﬂer, you could receive serious burns. A worn, holes or damaged mufﬂer could cause excessive heat to be blown, damage (or a ﬁre). Transporting: Properly secure your Drill unit to prevent turning over,

fuel spillage and damage to the Drill unit. Keep drill unit clean

at all times.

! WARNING

TRANSPORTING THE DRILL

! SAFETY WARNING

If Auger severly jams

in timber, stop engine, disconnect Drill from auger and remove auger with a Stillsons wrench.

If motor stops while drilling for any reason then disconnect

drill from Auger and remove Auger with Stillsons. Rectify reason for stoppage eg. ran out of fuel.

Never touch an auger with your

hand or any part of your body or clothes when the engine is running, even when the auger is not rotating. The auger continues to rotate for a short period after the throttle trigger is released until the automatic clutch disengages. The engine’s idling speed must always be correctly ajusted, so that the auger does not rotate on idle.

! WARNING

REVERSINGDRILLING

FIG 75

AUGER

ROTATION

REACTIVE FORCE (TWISTING) FRONT HANDLE WHEN DRILLING

FIG 76

REACTIVE FORCE (TWISTING) FRONT HANDLE WHEN REVERSING AUGER

REVERSE

AUGER

ROTATION

TWIST THROTTLE LEFT TO INCREASE ENGINE SPEED

TWIST THROTTLE RIGHT TO DECREASE ENGINE SPEED

These reactive twisting forces could result in loss of control of the drill unit. An understanding of the causes of these reactive (twisting) forces will help you avoid loss of control.

The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the more difﬁcult it may become for the operator to control the drill reactive force.

! WARNING

! NOTE

WOOD AUGERS

Atom Brand Wood Augers have double cutting

front edges, better chip evacuation, excellent feed rate and easy sharpening. See page 21 for sizes and sharpening.

! NOTE

The operator can stop or reduce the twisting of the Drill by ﬁrmly holding the Front handle with his left hand and twisting throttle control clockwise to the right with his right hand causing the engine speed to slow to idle thus stopping twisting of the drill and rotation of auger.

In an extreme situation when forward drilling and there is insufﬁcient time to counteract the twisting force which will cause the drill to rotate suddenly to the left also will cause the rear hand held throttle to move to idle position thus stopping the rotation of the Drill unit. Pull unit carefully back into neutral increasing speed and pull back hard for Drill to engage reverse gear and the auger will un-screw out.

Recommence drilling and reversing to clear hole of wood chips and continue drilling.

DRILLMASTER (including 4-Stroke Honda powered)

can be used sideways (as shown in Fig.77), to reduce the handle reach when drilling at shoulder height. Any higher and you must use a hydraulic bucket as in Fig. 74.

! NOTE

To clear the hole or withdraw the auger, allow engine to slow down and pull attachment back towards you to engage reverse gear and then increase engine speed. This will unscrew the auger in an anticlockwise direction. The drill automatically changes back to clockwise rotation.

Whenever Drillmaster is put into reverse gear any re-active force DOES NOT activate safety throttle control to idle speed. Therefore, when reversing always be alert and have a ﬁrm grip on the unit.

! WARNING

FIG 77

If drilling higher than your shoulder height above ground level, then you must stand only in a hydaulic bucket (“cherry picker”). Anything else, such as standing on ladders, tree branches, etc, is forbidden due to risk of injury. Fig. 74. Over-reaching is dangerous.

FIG 74

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MAINTENANCE: TILLERS

Keep inside of tiller guard clean, especially in

wet conditions. A clogged guard can slow down or stop tine rotation and may cause damage to automatic safety clutch. Remove any tangled grass or wires around tines.

Clean tines of grass, rocks and sticks, always use gloves as the tines are self sharpening and are very sharp. You could cut yourself. Remove tine cover as follows. Lift knob Fig.82 twist and slide cover forward Fig.83. If jammed, cover can be tapped off with a soft hammer.

FIG 83

FIG 82

! NOTE

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MAINTENANCE: ELECTRIC EDGERS AND TILLERS

Electric Motors used in Atom Products are extremely reliable and require no attention.

ELECTRIC MOTOR SWITCH

If motor does not start check leads, earth leakage, switch etc. After a period of use switch cable to trigger throttle may stretch

and require simple adjustment. Disconnect power cable, before carrying adjustments. To adjust

cable loosen two side screws a little on throttle cover and carefully pull cable out about 3mm. retighten and test.

If motor will not switch off, reverse above procedure.

MAINTENANCE: EDGERS

BLADE REPLACEMENT

1. Use impact driver to undo blade nut. Otherwise clean area around dust cover #62936 and pry off with screwdriver (Fig. 78) exposing 14mm hex head (for holding while unscrewing blade nut).

2. Through dust cover hole, place

14MM FULL 6 SIDED 6 pointed socket spanner (do not use 12

sided 12 pointed socket spanner) over hex head, and use 18mm (or adjustable) spanner on blades nut.(Fig. 79).

3. Unscrew blade nut counter (anti) clockwise (normal right hand thread).

FIT BLADES AT RIGHT ANGLES 2 SPIGOTS ON EACH BLADE FIT INTO HOLES OF OTHER BLADE

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

USE OF NON ATOM EDGER

BLADES IS DETRIMENTAL AND VOIDS ANY WARRANTY.

! WARNING

Always use two blades as shown above. Never

use a single blade or other thicker blades as you will damage the unit.

! NOTE

FIG 78

FIG 79

FIG 80

Atom twin Cross Blades absorb shock and excessive loading and have been proven over 15 years as the only blades compatible with the Edger gear system to guarantee long life.

ATOM

BLADES

ABSORB

SHOCK

DO NOT USEUSE ONLY ATOM 2

PIECE CROSS BLADES

ANY ONE

PIECE SOLID

BLADE

If electric, disconnect lead before

carrying out any adjustment or cleaning.

! WARNING

If tines jam or stop (tines no longer rotate) pull unit back as it could release blockage. Switch motor off. Place machine upright with handles on ground (Fig.80). Remove obstruction.

FIG 80

Clutch: The Atom Tiller is equipped with a centrifugal clutch.

DO NOT run tiller at low speeds (or, if jammed) as clutch shoes will prematurely wear and cause damage, Fig. 81.

FIG 81

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C B E

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MAINTENANCE: AIRLIFT BLOWERS

1. Check oil level (4-Stroke) with dip stick #1. Also see page 10 Fig.50B.

2. Check regularly the air ﬁlter element as per instructions on page 19 #2.

3. Adjust idle speed screw for engine to always have fast idle speed (for easier starting).

4. Check all screws are tight on RH side of blower.

5. The internal three handle mounting springs can be checked with Torx20 screwdriver inserted into 3 handle recess holes #4.

6. Discard carefully any old fuel in tank if unit has not been used for three months or more #5. Refuel with fresh fuel.

• For 4-Stroke engine use regular gasoline (no oil) and change sump oil every 50 hours and regularly check

oil level.

• For 2-Stroke engine use regular gasoline with 50 to 1 oil. See page 10.

7. Replace any broken or worn parts

8. Cruise control tension screw adjustment

If you have other service issues see pages 18 to 20 and consult your authorised Atom Dealer.

MAINTENANCE: DRILLMASTER ENGINE DRILLS

1. Depending on use, check all Torx25 screws around gear box (A), engine mount (B), Handles (C). Check various screws around recoil starter (D). Also check Torx20 screw (E) that locks throttle cable clamp.

2. Check after starting and warm up engine that idle speed does not turn auger. If adjustment required see page 19.

3. Check that ignition OFF SWITCH (E) turns motor off.

4. Ensure grub screw is tight on auger ﬂat to prevent auger from loosening.

5. Add grease every 10 hours from grease bottle. Part No.43327. Minimum three squeezes. Fig. 90.

FIG 88

FIG 89

! NOTE

LEFT HAND SIDE

(Standing behind tine cover)

NOTE: Tine assembly sequence.

WARNING: When using air tools to remove nut, do not overtighten when reﬁtting.

Levelling uneven ground: The tiller if used carefully can level uneven ground for a good garden bed. Use your arms to work the tiller forwards and backwards.

After levelling pre-work all surfaces to prepare the new ﬂat bed. Use a rake to smooth out and tidy up.

The tiller can be transported by pushing it on its wheel. Very hard ground, clay or rocky conditions: The Atom

rotary tiller is NOT DESIGNED for vary hard ground, hard or rocky conditions. These kinds of soil will not make a good garden bed.

FIGS 85

RIGHT HAND SIDE (Standing behind tine cover)

Tines

are self tightening. Excessive tension is not required.

LOOSE TINES

Check that all tines are in correct position and are tight together, no gaps or foreign material between them. Tighten nut clockwise on LH side of unit and anti clockwise on RH side (Fig.85) as shown on top of tine cover.

LUBRICATION OF GEARS

Every 5 hours top up with grease to gear box. Remove ﬁlling screw and inject grease through hole. Grease squirts back out of ﬁller hole when full.

Available in squeeze bottle. Part No. 43227.

FIG 84

DO NOT USE SYNTHETIC BASED GREASE

FIG 90

GREASE SCREW

Use mineral grease (usually with lithium based).

Cruise control tension screw adjustment

Page 18

Engine Oil (4-Stroke) Check level

Change

Check

Clean & oil sponge ﬁlter element

Engine cooling ﬁns Check

Nuts, bolts, fasteners Check (Retighten if necessary) Visual inspection

Carburettor nuts, bolts, ﬁxtures (Retighten if necessary)

Engine idle speed check adjust

Carburettor gaskets or “O” rings. Renew as required if hard starting or lack of idle control

Combustion chamber, mufﬂer Clean After every 300 hrs (2)

Check-adjust

Replace

Throttle cable Check

Throttle lever Check

Valve clearance (4-Stroke) Check-adjust

Fuel tank Clean

Fuel ﬁlter Check and/or replace

Fuel tubes and grommit Check Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2)

Oil tube (4-Stroke) Check Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2)

Spark Arrestor

Tiller gear box Add grease

Engine drill gear box Add grease

REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD

Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval, whichever comes ﬁrst.

ITEM

Every

month

25 hrs

Each

Use

Every

year

or 50 hrs

Every 2

years

300 hrs

Refer

page

(2)

Renew

when

unservi-

ceable

(1)

Special

Notes

Air cleaner

Spark plug

Regular service will considerably extend engine life

See Page 19

Only when required

MAINTENANCE: ENGINES & GEAR BOXES

NOTE: (1) Service more frequently (eg every 5 hours) when used in dusty areas. Replace if damaged or unserviceable. (2)

These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proﬁcient. (3) Log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals. (4) Some parts of the power tool are subject to normal wear and tear even during regular operation in accordance with

instructions, and depending on the type and duration of use have to be replaced in good time. Among these parts are air

ﬁlters, fuel ﬁlters, fuel lines and grommets, rewind starter parts, manifold o-ring (Honda). These are not covered by warranty. IMPORTANT If storing unit for three months or more drain fuel from tank, restart motor to use fuel in carburettor.

STORAGE: Store in a safe and dry place.

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(2)(2)

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– Unfavourable running conditions (eg. operating at part load) – Too much oil or wrong type of oil in fuel tank in 2-Stroke engine.

Do not clean the spark plug in an abrasive grit spark plug cleaner, as expensive damage to the engine could occur through loose grit damaging chrome in cylinder bore.

Fit a new spark plug after approximately 50 operating hours or earlier if electrodes are badly eroded.

Check recommended spark plug is type or equivalent and speciﬁed electrode gap for each engine make.

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MAINTENANCE: ENGINES

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

The air ﬁlter is one of the most important areas to maintain. If it is not maintained, engine will be damaged, also you will void the warranty. Before cleaning make sure the unit is turned off.

1. If ﬁlter is torn or very dirty,

replace.

2. Wash the ﬁlter in detergent

and water (Fig.92.) Rinse the ﬁlter thoroughly and allow to dry.

3. Apply enough clean

engine oil or 2-Stroke oil to saturate the ﬁlter when squeezed. Squeeze the ﬁlter to spread the oil and to remove excess oil.

Clean and re-oil the air ﬁlter every 10

hours of use. More frequently in dusty conditions. Eg. every 5 hours.

! NOTE

If the unit is operated with dry or dirty

ﬁlter or without the air ﬁlter and/or carburettor air ﬁlter cover, you will void the warranty.

! NOTE

FIG 92

MITSUBISHI

ATOM

HONDA

ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED

The idling screw adjustment is accessible without removing the air ﬁlter cover. See Fig.94. To increase engine idle speed, turn IDLE SCREW (2) clockwise. To decrease engine speed, turn IDLE SCREW counter clockwise (anti-clockwise). Throttle trigger to be in idle position.

Cable adjustment can also be used to adjust idle.

EDGERS, ENGINE DRILLS & TILLERS – Blades or Auger MUST NOT TURN.

BLOWERS – ALWAYS have FAST idle speed for easier starting.

FUEL FILTER MAINTENANCE

Hook out fuel ﬁlter with piece of bent wire. Blow clean with compressed air or replace.

ATOM

CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG

If engine is low on power, difﬁcult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, check the spark plug.

• Allow engine to cool down. Remove spark plug.

• Clean dirty spark plug or replace with new spark plug.

• Check electrode gap 0.5mm (0.020”)

• Rectify faults which have caused fouling of spark plug.

Possible faults include: – Dirty air ﬁlter or fuel ﬁlter

HONDA, ZENOAH

MITSUBISHI

(2)

FIG 94

Top view looking down on carburettor.

(1)

LEFT SIDE HINGE TABS

HINGE TAB

ATOM ENGINES JET ADJUSTMENT

26FCS and 26FC3 – High speed approximately 11/4 turns – Low speed approximately 1

/4 turns

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PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION

1. Blades do not turn Loose blade nut or incorrect assembly. Tighten blade nut (or also add washer under nut).

when operating

Blade cover ﬁlled with dirt/grass /mud. Clean.

Blade stops under load when blade depth is too deep. Cut less depth. Set wheel arm on 3 or 4.

Clutch slipping can damage clutch and housing. Cut less depth or clean. Set wheel arm on 3 or 4.

2. Motor lacks power or Cutting too deep. Decrease cutting depth and see (1) above. blade stops rotating

3. Throttle trigger will Throttle cable may need re-adjusting.

Adjust throttle cable by loosening 2 trigger cover screws

not switch motor on and

pulling throttle cable about 2mm out. Retighten screws.

electric

Not connected to power. Reconnect

House Safety switch – earth leakage circuit breaker (Residual Click to ‘ON’. If residual current device continues to cut out, current device) not on. check cables, house power point or house safety switch could be faulty.

Faulty extension cord. Replace extension cord.

Motor switch or motor not activating. Take to service dealer. Motor damaged. Take to service dealer.

4. Hot extension cord Light duty extension cord being used.

Use a heavier gauge/heavy duty extension cord.

5. Heavy vibration Wrong blade ﬁtted. Only use ORIGINAL Atom blade set #43105

Worn clutch or clutch drum or damaged drive. Take to service dealer.

Gear case leaking Loose screws. Tighten.

7. Engine will not run Ignition switch is OFF Ignition switch to be in run position. or runs and stops

Choke ON Push choke off.

Partially empty fuel tank Fill tank.

Primer bulb not pushed enough times Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times.

Engine is ﬂooded Use correct start procedures.

Dirty or blocked fuel or air ﬁlter Clean or replace fuel or air ﬁlter.

8. Carburettor: If adjustable jets ﬁtted Open jets slightly

If not adjustable Clean carburettor

Dirt in carburettor or old fuel Clean.

9. Edger blades or Edger or tine cover ﬁlled with dirt, grass, sticks and rocks Clean. Tiller cutting tines do

Clutch slipping

Less depth. Check edger blades are spinning or tiller tines rotating

not turn when operating

Loose blade or tine nut, washers missing Check for missing washers. Tighten edger blades or tine nuts

both sides.

Choke partly on Slide choke off.

10. Blower 855 Hard to start (if well used) Replace manifold o-ring.

TROUBLESHOOTING: EDGERS – TILLERS – BLOWERS

TROUBLESHOOTING: AIRLIFT BLOWERS

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There is very little to go wrong with your Atom Airlift Blower. Follow all instructions including pages 18 and 19. These include:

1. Use good quality 2-Stroke 50/1 oil as 50:1 fuel mix in 2-Stroke engines ie. 20ml oil to 1 litre petrol or 80ml oil to 4 litres petrol.

2. SAE 10-30W synthetic oil in 4-Stroke engines.

3. Clean and oil air ﬁlter regularly depending on use.

4. If storing unit for 3 months or more, drain fuel from tank, restart motor to use residual fuel in carburettor.

5. Follow regular maintenance chart. Page 18.

6. Starting and idling are covered on Page 19. If well used Honda engine is harder to start, check o-ring on manifold for o-ring replacement.

7. Starting difﬁculties could occur when the idle speed

is not fast. After much use idle speed can drop back. Keep fast idle speed for easy starting.

8. If Atom engine powered blower does not achieve full RPM, check that choke is full off and that carby is full on when throttle trigger is pulled fully up. If necessary adjust throttle cable for full throttle. Otherwise adjust carby jet.

9. If Honda engine powered blower does not achieve full power, check that choke is fully open and that carby is full on when throttle trigger is pulled fully up. Otherwise adjust throttle cable.

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TROUBLESHOOTING: DRILLMASTER ENGINE DRILLS

SHARPENING WOOD AUGERS

PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION

1. Auger will not turn Blunt auger, must be sharp especially for large holes over Sharpen – see instructions below. at all 19mm (

/4”). Always when drilling, drill 50mm then reverse

out to clean shavings from hole.

2. Auger will not turn Not enough power. Check carby adjustment tune motor. Sharpen auger or replace. at all Blunt auger or worn out, not cleaning hole of wood chips by reversing and cleaning holes every 50mm or less. Incorrect side clearance on auger.

3. Drill unit appears not 1. Type of timber soft so auger does not grip to allow unit Small diameters to 13mm (5/8”) may cause this problem. to reverse auger to to reverse. Drill and reverse every 50mm. clean out hole of

2. Reverses and unjams very quickly. Very hard to see instant

shavings.

automatic reverse changing to forward drilling.

(R.H. rotation)

4. Jumping out of gear Worn clutch dogs. Blunt auger. Replace.

5. Safety issues. Not Not reading manual. Do not take risks when using equipment. Read manual using equipment. thoroughly and ensure you understand. Before each work Read manual and period check engine drill and ensure all screws are tight. ensure you Ensure it is working correctly, auger does not turn when engine understand all. idling and fuel tank is ﬁlled.

The best hardwood auger is the Atom chisel tip auger with 4 cutting edges (ie 2 longitudinal cutting edges and 2 radial cutting edges).

SHARPENING ATOM AUGERS WITH ROUNDED EDGES

Use a small half round ﬁle or 3/16 Round ﬁle. Carefully ﬁle inside the shaped curve of the cutting edges.

If correctly sharpened, the cutting edges will be as sharp as saw chain teeth. Once they become dull they should be resharpened as described.

Never ﬁle the outer edges of the auger. Atom Hard Chisel Tip Augers are the perfect partner for

Atom engine driven drills.

PART

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

30010 3/8” (10mm) diameter x 12” (300mm) long

30011 7/16” (11mm) diameter x 12” (300mm) long

30013 1/2” (13mm) diameter x 14” (360mm) long

30014 9/16” (14mm) diameter x 14” (360mm) long

30016 5/8” (16mm) diameter x 14” (360mm) long

30018 11/16” (18mm) diameter x 14” (360mm) long

30019 3/4” (19mm) diameter x 14” (360mm) long

30022 7/8” (22mm) diameter x 14” (360mm) long

30025 1” (25mm) diameter x 14” (360mm) long

30028 1 1/8” (28mm) diameter x 14” (360mm) long

30032 1 1/4” (32mm) diameter x 14” (360mm) long

Extra Long Augers

30116 5/8” (16mm) diameter x 30” (760mm) long

30119 3/4” (19mm) diameter x 30” (760mm) long

30122 7/8” (22mm) diameter x 30” (760mm) long

30125 1” (25mm) diameter x 30” (760mm) long

Atom augers are available in the following diameters and lengths:

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CONSUMER WARRANTY INFORMATION

Consumer Rights, Warranty Information and Warranty Terms

The buyer should be aware that in relation to goods which are of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption, certain provisions under the Australian Consumer Law, and the Consumer Guarantees Act, 1993 (NZ) apply. The terms set out below do not exclude rights and remedies implied by a statute which are non-excludable and which may be more extensive than those provided by this warranty.

Atom Warranty Service

Warranty Service is available at any Atom Authorised Service Dealer. These dealers are equipped to provide expert service. Please see below as to how to claim under warranty.

Atom Warranty

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under

the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and you are also entitled to have the goods repaired if the goods fail to be acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The Atom Warranty is additional to the conditions and warranties which are mandatorily implied by the laws and regulations of the individual States and Territories of Australia and the Australian Consumer Law; the Consumer Guarantees Act in New Zealand; and any nonexcludable laws.

Limitations of Warranty

Warranty applies to the original purchaser only. Proof of purchase date must be provided with the original sales docket prior to any warranty work. This is also proof that the unit is not a stolen unit.

Under our Warranty the Atom product is warranted from the date of original purchase for the period as speciﬁed above against mechanical defects and faulty workmanship or material, which covers the replacement with factory assembled parts, parts repair or replacement of parts which fail due to a fault in manufacture.

Where applicable defective parts will be replaced or serviced by an Authorised Service Dealer without charge to the customer for labour or materials. This is subject to the condition that any repairs or adjustments required due to wear and tear or normal use, or by failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and non-servicing of product are chargeable to the customer.

LAWN EDGER WARRANTY

Does not cover excessive overheating of clutch because operator

neglected OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTION and did not have engine speed at full throttle and/or blades were digging in deeper than 10mm to 15mm into soil due to incorrect wheel height adjustment thus causing blades not to spin rapidly causing clutch to continuously slip and overheat. Blades on lawn edgers are not covered by the warranty.

GARDEN TILLER WARRANTY

Does not cover gear box damage caused by lack of adding grease every 5 hours as described in the operator manual.

ALL ATOM POWERED EQUIPMENT

• Use of parts by the buyer/owner other than genuine Atom spare parts (eg edger blades) and problems with the machine caused by the use of any other non-genuine parts, cancels the Warranty.

ATOM EDGERS & TILLERS

PETROL MODELS

DOMESTIC, CONSUMER MODEL NO WARRANTY PERIOD

Edgers 435, 441, 454 2 years – ﬁrst year parts and labour. Second year parts only.

438, 458, 480, 488 4 years – ﬁrst year parts and labour, years 2-4 parts only.

Tillers 738 4 years engine – 2 years parts – 1 year labour.

740,753 2 years parts – 1 year labour.

Note: There is no commercial, professional or rental warranty on Domestic/Consumer models.

COMMERCIAL, PROFESSIONAL, RENTAL MODELS

Pro Edgers used professionally 561, 581 1 year – ﬁrst 6 months parts and labour. Second 6 months parts only. Pro Edgers used domestically 561, 581 3 years – parts and labour.

ELECTRIC MODELS

Edgers (Domestic, Consumer) 310 2 years – ﬁrst year parts and labour. Second year parts only.

Tillers (Domestic, Consumer) 710 2 years – ﬁrst year parts and labour. Second year parts only.

ATOM HAND HELD BLOWERS

AIRLIFT BLOWERS

835, 855 Domestic/Consumer use 3 years parts and labour.

855 Commercial, Rental & Pro use 1 year parts and labour.

838, 858 Domestic use – 4 years engine – 2 years other parts and labour. Commercial, Rental & Pro use – 1 years parts and labour.

ATOM ENGINE DRILLS

Drill Master 931, 953, 954, 955 2 years – ﬁrst year parts and labour. Second year parts only.

Pro Drill Master 960, 965, 980 2 years – ﬁrst year parts and labour. Second year parts only.

Super Pro Drill Master 985

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USE OF NON-GENUINE ATOM PARTS VOIDS WARRANTY.

ATOM AUGERS

WOOD All sizes 3 months

Augers guaranteed for breakage according to correct use. No warranty

AUGERS if augers used on hydraulic or heavy duty electric drilling units.

ATOM DRILL ATTACHMENTS FOR CHAINSAW

1 year parts and labour

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• Altering the product in any way cancels the Warranty.

• Any Atom gasoline product run with incorrect fuel, oil or oil level, is not covered by the Warranty.

• Failure to properly service cooling or air ﬁltration systems cancels the Warranty.

• Failure to follow the instruction manual, instructions tags or instruction labels attached to the product, cancels the Warranty.

• Damage from an accident; misuse, neglect, dropping the unit or dropping anything on the unit, is not covered by the Warranty.

• Blades, ﬁlters and spark plugs are not covered by Warranty.

• Fair wear and tear and normal wear are not covered by the Warranty. Engines, like all mechanical devices, need periodic parts service and replacement to perform well. Warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or an engine. Warranty will not apply if the engine damage occurred because of misuse, lack of routine maintenance, shipping, handling, warehousing or improper installation. Similarly, warranty is void if the serial number of the engine or product has been removed or by using contaminated lubricating oil, or an incorrect grade of lubricating oil. For four stroke engines, check oil and reﬁll when necessary, and change at recommended intervals. Two stroke engines must use the recommended fuel/oil ratio as prescribed in the manual that is supplied with the product. Spillage of fuel over engine parts creating blocked air ﬁlters is not considered warranty.

• Repair or adjustment of associated parts or assemblies such as throttle cables and switches are not covered by the Warranty.

• Damage or wear to parts caused by dirt, which entered the engine because of improper air cleaner maintenance, reassembly, or use of a non-original air cleaner element or cartridge are not covered by the Warranty. At recommended intervals, clean and/or replace the ﬁlter as stated in the Operator’s Manual.

• The warranty also does not extend to repairs required because of:

a) Leaking carburettors, clogged fuel pipes, sticking valves, or

other damage, caused by using contaminated and/or stale fuel/oil.

b) Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was

operated with insufﬁcient lubrication or other abuse in operation.

c) Requirement for a routine tune-up or adjustment of the

engine.

d) Engine or engine component failure, ie, combustion

chamber, valves, valve seats, valve guides, caused by the use of inferior gasolines, wrong oils in 4 stroke engines or incorrect gasolines and oils used in two stroke mixtures.

e) Service parts not replaced at the appropriate time according

to the maintenance schedule.

Nothing in these terms shall exclude, restrict or modify any term, condition, warranty or liability implied into this contract by statute, where to do so would be unlawful or would render any provision of this contract void. Subject to that, all warranties implied by statute in respect of the goods are hereby expressly negated and the manufacturer’s liability for the goods is limited to any warranties issued in writing by the manufacturer and the manufacturer is excluded from any liability whether under this contract or otherwise to the buyer or any third party for any loss, injury, cost or damage (direct, indirect, special, consequential, or otherwise), incurred or suffered by reason of the goods, their use, their design or any failure to deliver or delay in delivering them. Where it is legal to do so, any remaining liability implied by statute or resulting from breach of any term, condition or warranty implied by statute is limited to, at the manufacturer’s sole option:

• The repair of the goods.

• The payment of having the cost of the goods repaired.

• The payment of the cost of replacing the goods.

• Or the replacement of the goods.

In particular, your rights and remedies under the Australian Consumer Law (Aust) and the Consumer Guarantees Act (NZ) are not excluded.

HOW TO CLAIM WARRANTY

• The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the customer and continues for the period of time stated in the warranty table on the previous page. Domestic/consumer use means for personal, domestic residential household use. Commercial or professional use means all other uses including but not limited to; use for income producing, or commercial (eg home units) etc, or rental, or any government or council purposes.

• Warranty service is available only through Atom Authorised Service Dealers. Locate your nearest Authorised Service Dealer in our dealer locator on www.atomindustries.com.au or by calling (02) 9810 0194 or freecall 1800 225 450. In NZ phone freecall 0800 174 753.

• The Customer is required to transport the Atom product to and from the Authorised Service Dealer at the expense of the Customer.

• The Customer must provide proof of purchase date by producing a sales docket.

• Before dealer commences repair they will contact Atom by phone for any genuine warranty claim. Atom will despatch parts, whether factory assembled modules or individual parts, as per warranty period and conditions.

LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES

Atom Industries liability under this warranty or any implied warranty that may exist is limited to repair of the defect in workmanship and repair or replacement of any defective part. Atom Industries will not be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages (including loss of proﬁts).

SPECIFICATIONS

Speciﬁcations and/or diagrams subject to change without notice.

Engine Type 2-Stroke 4-Stroke 4-Stroke 2-Stroke 2-Stroke Electric

Engine Displacement 26cc 25cc 35cc 26cc 33cc

–

Engine Fuel Gasoline-oil mix 50:1 Gasoline only Gasoline only Gasoline-oil mix 50:1 Gasoline-oil mix 50:1 240V mains power

Engine Spark Plug RCJ6Y CMR5H CMR5H BPMR7A BPMR8Y

–

(Champion) NGK NGK (NGK) (NGK)

–

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SERVICE & WEBSITE

SERVICE

Visit any one of our nationwide Atom Service Dealers who will be able to assist you with maintenance and service on our Atom products. All our Dealers have immediate contact with our Head Ofﬁce and a quick response is made. Atom and our Dealers are dedicated to giving all of our customers good old-fashioned reliable service.

WEBSITE

Our website can assist you with all aspects of our products. In the Support Section we have Questions and Answers that cover a very broad number of answers to your questions.

For comprehensive lists of all product parts, including explosions and parts lists, please visit our website and click on support, download manuals, explosions & parts lists and current manuals.

We have a “Conversations” page for your opinions and tips and use of Atom Products.

atomindustries.com

Atom Industries ia a division of Solo Industries Pty Ltd – an Australian owned company that invents, designs and manufactures unique and outstanding products for local tough and hard Australian conditions with a history of international award winning gold medals, great backup and service since 1961.

ATOM INDUSTRIES

9 Fred St. Lilyﬁeld 2040 Sydney Australia

Tel: +61(0)2 9810 0194 Fax: +61(0)2 9810 6691

Email: sales@atomindustries.com.au

www.atomindustries.com

ATOM INDUSTRIES (NZ) Limited

FREECALL 0800 174 753 Fax: 0800 603 403

Email: sales@atomindustries.com.au

www.atomindustries.com

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Registration No. 1470990 is a REGISTERED SHAPE of the Atom Lawn Edger consisting of three dimensional shape of lawn edgers having a ground engaging wheel supporting a motor or engine and a pair of handles in a wheelbarrow-like conﬁguration.

Atom products, including developments of AIRLIFT

and

BLOWMASTER

blowers, blower anti-vibration handle system,

SMARTFAN

impellers, and DRILLMASTER® engine powered drills with automatic reverse gear and rotary throttle control, are extensively protected by many Patents Pending, Patents, Registered Designs, and Registered Shapes and many Trade Marks including Atom Trade Mark 1,463,4000.

Additionally, US Patent No. 8,210,272-B2 tiller construction also covers and protects Atom Lawn Edger construction.

180528 21775

Atom has a policy of continuous product improvement and development and reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without notice.

Registration No.s 303811 and 303812 are Registered Designs of Atom Tillers consisting of the shape and conﬁguration of the illustrated tillers.

This manual and part numbers are copyright. All rights reserved. This document is subject to conditions prescribed under the Copyright Act. No part of it may in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, micro copying, scanning, recording or otherwise) be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted or otherwise including reference to this copyright as a means of referring competitor products ﬁtting to Atom products.

For Explosions and Parts information for any model in this manual go to

www.atomindustries.com

click on Support and Download Manuals.