Talon ASA005 User Manual

USER MANUAL
Blower Attachment
WARNING • PLEASE READ
For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions
can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your blower attachment before
each use.
MODEL NO. ASA005
9096-A003xx
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Meaning of symbols marked on the product
Read the user manual before using the machine.
Whenever the machine is in use, safety goggles
must be worn to safeguard against flying object, as
must ear protectors, such as a soundproof helmet, in
order to protect the operator's hearing. If the opera-
tor is working in an area where there is a risk of
falling objects, a safety helmet must also be worn.
Wear gloves to protect your hands.
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 SUPPLE-
MENTS (IF ANY ENCLOSED) THOROUGHLY BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
1. WEAR CLOSE FITTING, TOUGH WORK CLOTHING
that will provide protection, such as long slacks or
trousers, safety work shoes, heavy duty work gloves,
hard hat, a safety face shield, or safety glasses for
eye protection and a good grade of ear plugs or other
sound barriers for hearing protection.
2. TURN UNIT OFF before setting it down, and also
before installing or removing attachments.
3. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND FASTENERS TIGHT and
the unit in good operating condition. Never operate
this equipment if it is improperly adjusted or not com-
pletely and securely assembled.
4. KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean and free of fuel mixture.
5. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM POSSIBLE IGNI-
TION SOURCES, such as gas-powered water
heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable
heaters, etc.
6. ALWAYS KEEP the unit free of debris build-up.
7. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT should always be
restricted to mature and properly instructed
individuals.
8. ALL PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS
and persons operating blower in very dusty environ-
ments, should wear a dust particle mask at all times.
Paper dust masks are available at most paint and
hardware stores.
Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock.
Do not operate unit without proper attachments and
guards in place.
ROTATING BLADE CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.
Please switch "OFF" and disconnect from power
source before installing or changing nozzles. Do not
put hands or any other object into fan housing.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR PETROL
POWER HEAD
1. Avoid spilling the fuel when refueling.
2. Do not smoke while fueling the power unit.
3. Fuel the power unit in a well-ventilated area.
4. Move away from the fueling area when starting the
unit.
5. Do not wear rubber or other insulated gloves when
operating the unit to avoid static electricity shock.
6. Store in an area free of potential fuel vapor ignition
sources such as open flames (pilot lights) or electrical
sparking devices (switches electric motors).
7. Turn off the engine and let it cool before refueling or
before putting the unit in storage.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC
POWER HEAD
1. Do not use in rain.
2. Avoid dangerous environments, never operate power-
head in damp or wet conditions.
3. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the
unit to rain or operate powerhead on wet ground.
4. Always unplug the powerhead and allow it to cool
before putting it into storage. Store indoors.
5. Always unplug the unit when not in use, and before
performing any maintenance or repairs.
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