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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) between operator and other people or animals.
We recommend that a face mask be worn when operating
blower in dusty areas.
Stand away from the debris, at a distance that will easily
allow you to control the direction of blown debris. Never
blow debris in direction of bystanders.
To control velocity of airstream, blower can be operated at
any speed between idle and full throttle. Experience with
the unit will help you determine the amount of airflow nec-
essary for each application.
• 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.
This reverse airflow is usually sufficient to dislodge most
obstructions. If the obstruction cannot be cleared by
compressing vacuum bag, follow this procedure:
2.
Remove and inspect vacuum tubes.
3.
Carefully clean out nozzle.
4.
Reinstall vacuum tubes.
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE VACUUM
WITHOUT VACUUM BAG PROPERLY
ATTACHED, AS FLYING DEBRIS COULD
CAUSE INJURY TO OPERATOR AND
BYSTANDERS. ALWAYS MAKE SURE VAC-
UUM BAG ZIPPER IS CLOSED BEFORE
OPERATING UNIT.
CAUTION:
This unit is designed to vacuum
up debris such as leaves, small bits of paper,
small twigs, weeds, grass clippings, etc. Do
not use this unit for any other purpose.
CAUTION:
To avoid clogging vacuum tube.
DO NOT FORCE OR PLACE SUCTION
TUBE INTO A PILE OF DEBRIS.
Fig. 5
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• INSTALL VACUUM BAG
Connection Tube :
Align pins (A) and clips (B) on black
connection tube with grooves in main housing. Push con-
nection tube up as far as it will go rotate tube clockwise
firmly until it clicks into place. (Fig. 1A)
Vacuum bag:
slide round opening at top of vacuum bag
over connection tube up to recessed area below grip.
Use strap 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 attach-
ments 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 pro-
tection.
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
Fig. 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 4
WARNING:
Because of flying debris, always
wear approved shielded safety glasses or
face shield when operating blower.
CAUTION:
Hold the blower so that hot
exhaust does not damage clothing and is not
inhaled by operator.
