Talon Tools ABA103 User Manual

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ety 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.
SAFETY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
Blower-Vac Attachment
USER MANUAL
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BLOWER VACUUM ATTACHMENT WARRANTY
The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all other conditions and warranties in respect of this product which the consumer may have taken under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or by any legislation of a State or Territor y of Australia. This product is warranted by Talon Tools Australia (ABN 12 099 520
939)(the “Company”) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of original purchase. The Company during the period of the warranty, will at its option, and subject to the conditions stated herein, repair or replace without charge this product or any component part, which
upon examination by an Authorised Service Agent or by the Company is found to be defective.
Warranty conditions
This warranty will not apply:
(i) where this product has been subjected to misuse, abuse, accident or want of care; (ii) where this product has been used for a purpose for which it was not designed or is not suited; (iii) where the service of this product has been undertaken by a person not authorised by the Company to carry out such work or where parts that have not been approved by the Company have been used; (iv) where this product has been
used for industrial or commercial purposes.
Should service become necessary during the warranty period, the purchaser should contact an Authorised Service Agent or the Company. In order to obtain warranty service, the purchaser must present the store receipt showing the name of the retailer and the date of purchase together with a completed Warranty Card. The period of the warranty begins from the original date of purchase, notwithstanding any subsequent repair or parts replacement. No additional warranty or guarantee other than set out in this document, whether written or verbal, is authorised to be made on the Company's behalf. The purchaser shall be responsible for delivery or causing the product to be delivered to the Company or the Authorised Service Agent and the purchaser shall be responsible for all charges in connection with re-delivery of the product and/or the delivery of parts. Damage in transit is not covered by this warranty and purchasers should remove from the product any liquids (if applicable) before sending and pack the product securely to prevent damage.
Warranty exclusions
Normal wear parts or components are subject to separate terms as follows: Normal wear parts, compo­nents or service required when performing normal and regular maintenance of this product are not covered by warranty unless it is found to be defective by an Authorised Service Agent or by the Company. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to:
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Returns based on the above listed normal wear parts will not be accepted under this warranty as they are considered consumable items and are at the expense of the purchaser.
Collection Bag
Impeller Fan
Vacuum/Blower Tube
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3
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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
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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 oper
ating 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.
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Do not use in rain.
2.
Avoid dangerous environments, never operate power­head 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 bef
ore 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
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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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.
WHAT TO DO
READ YOUR USER MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLE­MENTS (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 start­ing. 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 com­pletely and securely assembled.
5. KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean and free of fuel mixture.
6. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM POSSIBLE IGNI­TION 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 environ­ments, 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 equip­ment.
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 PERI­ODS. 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 explo­sion 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 manu­al. 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 man
ual before using the machine
Whenever the machine is in use, safety goggles m
ust 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
K
eep hands away from blade
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DO NOT operate the blower with other people or animals in the immediate vicinity. Allow a minimum of 30 feet (9 meters) betw
een operator and other people or animals.
W
e recommend that a face mask be worn when operating
b
lower in dusty areas.
Stand a
way from the debris, at a distance that will easily allow you to control the direction of blown debris. Never b
low 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 nec­essary for each application.
• 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. 5).
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
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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 VAC­UUM 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. 5
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• INSTALL VACUUM BAG
Connection Tube : Align pins (A) and clips (B) on black
connection tube with g
rooves in main housing. Push con-
nection tube up as f
ar as it will go rotate tube clockwise
fir
mly until it clicks into place. (Fig. 1A)
Vacuum bag: slide round opening at top of vacuum bag over connection tube up to recessed area below grip. Use str
ap and buckle to secure bag tightely. (Fig. 1B)
• INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT
NOTE: To make installing or removing the attachment
easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
1. Turn the knob (A) counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 2A).
2. While firmly holding the attachment (B), push it straight into the Quick-Change coupler (C) until the release button (D) appears in the primary hole (E) of the Quick-Change coupler. (Fig. 2B)
3. Turn the knob (A) clockwise to tighten. (Fig. 2C)
All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise indicated in the specific attach­ments operators manual. If the incorrect hole is used, it could result in injury, or damage to the unit.
• BAG ATTACHMENT TO SHAFT
Secure bag strap around trimmer shaft tube or handle (Fig. 3)
• BLOWER OPERATIONS (Fig. 4)
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 pro­tection.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 1A
Fig. 1B
A
B
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, shut unit off before removing or installing attachment.
CAUTION:
The release button must be in the primary hole and the knob securely tightened before operating this unit.
A
Fig.
2C
Fig. 2A
Fig.
2B
A
B
D
C
D
E
D
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 4
WARNING: Because of flying debris, always wear approved shielded safety glasses or face shield when operating blower.
CA
UTION:
Hold the b
lower so that hot
e
xhaust does not damage clothing and is not
inhaled b
y oper
ator
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