Talon AT341822 User Manual

USER MANUAL
Petrol Hedge Trimmers
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
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.
MODEL NO. AT341822/AT341825/AT342025/AT342225
9096-340001
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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
WARNING! When using gas 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.
This unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for
following unit manual instructions and warnings. Read
entire operator's manual before using unit! Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit.
Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, under-
stand, and follow unit, manual instructions and warnings.
Never allow children to operate this 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 protec-
tion and a good grade of ear plugs or other sound
barriers for hearing protection.
2. Store in a safe place. Open fuel cap slowly to release
any pressure which may have formed in fuel tank. 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.
4. Always hold unit firmly with both hands, the
thumb and fingers encircling the handles.
5. Keep all screws and fasteners tight. Never operate
your equipment when it is improperly adjusted or not
completely and securely assembled.
6. Keep handles dry, clean and free of fuel mixture.
7. Check area you will be trimming for debris that
may be struck or thrown during operation.
8. Stop the engine or disconnect from mains before:
- cleaning or when clearing a blockage.
- checking, maintenance or working on the machine.
9. Store equipment away from possible flammable
materials, such as gas-powered water heaters,
clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable
heaters, etc.
10. Always keep the debris shield, stringhead, and
engine free of debris build-up.
11. Operation of equipment should always be restricted
to mature and properly instructed individuals.
12. Never allow children to use the machine.
13. Avoid operating while people, especially children are
nearby.
14. While operating the machine always be sure of a safe
and secure operating position especially when using
steps or a ladder.
15. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Never
add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Do not inhale fuel fumes as they are toxic.
16. Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you are
qualified to do so.
17. Do not operate the machine with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting device.
Wear gloves to protect your hands
Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock
Do not expose to rain
18. To reduce fire hazard keep engine and silencer free
of debris, leaves, or excessive lubricant.
19. A warning of noise level and the need for ear protec-
tion.
20. Always ensure all handles and guards are fitted when
using the machine. Never attempt to use an incom-
plete machine or one fitted with an unauthorized mod-
ification.
21. Where a hedge trimmer is provided with more than
one handle always use two hands to operate it.
22. When transporting or storing the machine always fit
the cutting device guard.
23. Always be aware of your surroundings and stay alert
for possible hazards that you may not hear due to the
noise of the machine.
WHAT NOT TO DO
1. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that recom-
mended in your manual. 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.
2. DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating
equipment.
3. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A MUFFLER
and properly installed muffler shield.
4. DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come in
contact with the muffler. Hold unit with thumbs and
fingers encircling the handles.
5. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD POSITIONS,
off balance, outstretched arms, or one-handed.
Always use two hands when operating unit with
thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
6. DO NOT RAISE BLADE above ground level while
unit is operating. Injury to operator could result.
7. DO NOT USE UNIT FOR ANY PURPOSES OTHER
than trimming lawn or garden areas.
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 ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER ANY COMPO-
NENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so could cause
personal injury and/or damage the unit voiding the
manufacturer's warranty.
11. 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.
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