Talon AB3201 User Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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Meaning of symbols marked on the product
Read the user manual before using the machine
Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes
Wear ear protector to protect against noise
Wear dust mask to protect against dust
Wear glove to protect your hands
Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock
MODEL NO. AB3201
USER MANUAL
Petrol Blower Vacuum
9096-320102
WARNING • PLEASE READ
For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to fol-
low instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with
your blower before each use.
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
• 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. 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 start-
ing. 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 com-
pletely 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 environ-
ments, 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 equip-
ment.
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 PERI-
ODS. 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 explo-
sion 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 manu-
al. Always follow instructions in the Fuel and
Lubrication section of this 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.

Talon AB3201 Specifications

General

Brand	Talon
Model	AB3201
Category	Blower
Language	English

Summary

General Safety Rules

What to Do

Instructions for safe operation and handling of the blower vacuum unit.

What Not to Do

Prohibitions and warnings to prevent hazards during operation.

General Identification

Assembly and Installation Instructions

Blower Attachment Assembly

Steps to assemble the blower nozzle and tube to the unit.

Harness Installation

Procedure for attaching the shoulder harness to the blower.

Vacuum Attachment Assembly

Instructions for attaching the vacuum bag and suction tubes.

Side Handle Installation

Steps to attach the side handle for better control.

Spark Arrester Installation

Guide for installing the spark arrester screen if required.

Fuel and Lubrication

Recommended Fuels

Details on appropriate gasoline and 2-cycle oil mixtures for the engine.

Operating Instructions

Procedures for starting cold and warm engines, and stopping the unit.

Blower Operations

Guidance on using the unit for blowing debris effectively.

Vacuum Operations

Instructions for using the unit in vacuum mode.

Vacuum Tube Clogging

Methods to clear obstructions from the vacuum tube.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Air Filter Maintenance

Procedure for cleaning and maintaining the air filter.

Fuel Cap and Fuel Filter

Instructions for checking and maintaining the fuel cap and filter.

Spark Plug

Specifications and torque for the spark plug.

Spark Arrester Service

Guidance on inspecting and servicing the spark arrester.

Vacuum Bag Cleaning

Steps for cleaning the vacuum bag to maintain airflow.

Storing a Unit

Procedure for preparing the unit for long-term storage.

Troubleshooting the Engine

Common engine problems and their corrective actions.