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Atom 435 Owner's Manual

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MULTI INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDALS & AWARD WINNING
GASOLINE & ELECTRIC LAWN EDGERS & TILLERS,
AIRLIFT
BLOWERS & DRILLMASTER
®
• Safety Precautions • Assembling • Service
• Instructions for Edging, Tilling,
Blowing and Drilling machines
Important Manual – Do Not Throw Away
Manual always to be available for reference or instructing
new operators. Read carefully before use.
All Atom products are designed to the highest standards to ensure you many
hours of uninterrupted service. Pay special attention to the safety precautions.
Only persons who understand this Manual are to operate the Atom Products.
Operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occuring to others or their
property. It is important that you read and understand the maintenance and
safety precautions before using the unit. Contact your Atom dealer or the Atom
distributor in your area or visit the Atom website, if you do not understand
or cannot carry out any of the operating instructions in this Manual.
Atom's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a
result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time.
Appearances may differ between models. This manual covers information
required to operate, maintain and service a range of Atom products.
AS WITH ANY POWER TOOL IMPROPER USE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY. Make sure this manual is read and carefully understood before
starting or operating this equipment.
!
SafETy WarnIng
your attention to possible dangers and deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The Safety Warnings in this Manual and on the product do
not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
!
WarnIng
serious injury to yourself, others and property.
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the
! noTE
operation or maintenance of the equipment.
SAFETY WARNING LABELS
15m (50 feet)
Read operators
Keep bystanders
manual
away
Do not expose
Wear eye and
ear protection
motor to moisture
aToM Products have australian and foreign Patents, Shape and Design registrations, Patents Pending.
Further information available at
The purpose of Safety Warnings
and Notes in this Manual is to attract
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in
WarnIng: aLWayS
rEPLaCE fUEL CaP
SECUrELy. METaL ParTS
of EngInE HoT DUrIng
& afTEr USE. Do noT
ToUCH.
afTEr fIrST 30 MInUTES
Keep hands
USE, CLEan & oIL aIr
clear of moving
fILTEr & THErEafTEr
parts
EVEry 5 HoUrS.
Disconnect the
mains plug
if the cord is
damaged or
Blade cover
label
entangled
www.atomindustries.com.au
DESIGNED & MADE IN AUSTRALIA
ELECTRIC LAWN
EDGER
Safety
Precautions .... 1-3
Assembling ................................... 4
Parts & Controls ......................... 6
Starting & Stopping .................... 9
OPERATING
Blades replacement &
Maintenance ............................ 16
Troubleshooting ........................ 20
GASOLINE
DOMESTIC &
DELUXE EDGERS
Safety Precautions ....................1-2
Assembling ................................. 4
Parts & Controls ......................... 6
Fuel & Oils ................................. 9
Starting & Stopping .................. 10
OPERATING
Blades replacement &
Maintenance ............................ 16
Engine Maintenance ............ 18-19
Troubleshooting ........................ 20
PROFESSIONAL
EDGERS
Safety
Precautions .... 1-2
Assembling .................................. 3
Parts & Controls .......................... 6
Fuel & Oils ................................. 9
Gear Lubrication ......................... 9
Starting & Stopping .................. 10
OPERATING
Blades replacement &
Maintenance ............................ 16
Engine Maintenance ............ 18-19
Troubleshooting ........................ 20
ELECTRIC
TILLERS
Safety
Precautions .... 1-3
Do not
Assembling ...... 4
touch hot
Parts & Controls ......................... 7
engine parts
Starting & Stopping .................... 9
operator /
ENGINE DRILLS
®
CONTENTS
ELECTRIC TILLERS
OPERATING
Maintenance ............................ 16
Gear Lubrication ....................... 17
Troubleshooting ........................ 20
GASOLINE
TILLERS
...................... 11
Safety
Precautions .... 1-2
Assembling ................................... 4
Parts & Controls ......................... 7
Fuels & Oils ................................ 9
Starting & Stopping .................. 10
OPERATING
Maintenance ............................ 16
Gear Lubrication ....................... 17
Engine Maintenance ............ 18-19
Troubleshooting ........................ 20
...................... 11
AIRLIFT
BLOWERS
Safety
Precautions .... 1-2
Assembling ................................... 5
Parts & Controls ......................... 8
Fuels & Oils ................................ 9
Starting & Stopping .................. 10
OPERATING
Maintenance ............................ 17
Engine Maintenance ............ 18-19
Troubleshooting ........................ 20
DRILLMASTER
ENGINE DRILLS
...................... 11
Safety
Precautions .... 1-2
Assembling ................................... 5
Parts & Controls ......................... 8
Fuels & Oils ................................ 9
Starting & Stopping .................. 10
OPERATING
Gear Lubrication ....................... 17
Maintenance ............................ 17
Engine Maintenance ............ 18-19
Troubleshooting ........................ 21
Sharpening Augers ................... 21
owner
Manual
(Continued)
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  • Page 1 Contact your Atom dealer or the Atom Fuels & Oils ........ 9 DOMESTIC & distributor in your area or visit the Atom website, if you do not understand DELUXE EDGERS Starting & Stopping ....10 or cannot carry out any of the operating instructions in this Manual.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Keep your hands in this position to have your machine under PHYSICAL CONDITION control at all times. NEVER attempt to operate the Atom Edger, Tiller or Drill with one hand, as a loss of control may result in serious Operator must be in good physical condition or fatal injury.
  • Page 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC EDGERS & TILLERS CLEANING EDGER OR TILLER UNITS Edger or tine blade can cut extension cord. WarnIng Keep hands, feet and extension cord away from AFTER USE the cutting blade (Fig 6). A cut extension cord is dangerous and can be When cleaning, disconnect electrical cable and fatal to you or others.
  • Page 4 ASSEMBLING HANDLES ON LAWN EDGERS & TILLERS 1. Using blade screwdriver (or Torx-25 screwdriver). Use M5 x 5. Clip throttle cable #10 and switch wire into place. Fig.14 36mm screws #8 to screw 2 handle tubes #3 & #5 to cross and 15.
  • Page 5 For best blowing fit one tube only. FIG 33 FIG 32A FIG 32B Because Atom AIRLIFT blowers have such a powerful airblast, the second tube and fishtail nozzle are NOT necessary to use. Align blower tube to match tube arrows. Figs.32A and FISH TAIL 32B.
  • Page 6 PARTS & CONTROLS: ELECTRIC EDGER – 1 1 + 2. Each handle grip of the edger are held by each hand at all times. – 2 The throttle interlock releases the throttle trigger that switches motor on and automatic safety clutch engages and thus blades rotate. 12 –...
  • Page 7 PARTS & CONTROLS: ELECTRIC TILLER 1+2.Each handle grip of the Tiller are held by each hand at all times during use. 3. The throttle interlock which releases the throttle trigger which switches on motor for automatic safety clutch to engage and thus rotate tines. 4.
  • Page 8 FIG 46 OIL FILLER AND INLET DIPSTICK FOR 4-STROKE FIG 45 FILTER RECOIL STARTER Atom 2-Stroke AIRLIFT Blowers and Atom PETROL TANK Honda Powered 4-Stroke AIRLIFT Blowers SAFETY are basically similar in appearance and LABEL CARBURETOR operation. PRIMER BULB BLOWER INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUE ON PAGE 10 PARTS &...
  • Page 9 • Two-cycle fuel separates and ages. Do not mix more Never touch a hot muffler as burns will result. Store Atom product than you will use in a month. Using old fuel can cause in a dry, high or locked location and out of reach of children.
  • Page 10 DrILLMaSTEr EngInE DrILLS Atom 2-Stroke and Atom 4-Stroke FIG 58 All engine types fitted to Atom Drills start and stop in a similar Honda powered Blowers start manner. Please follow instructions above for starting gasoline Edgers on idle, run and stop in a similar and Tillers with the exception of Clause 6.
  • Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: EDGERS ALL MODELS Read all safety instructions and assemble unit according to Blades must always spin this Manual. Select an open area of lawn or clear ground when motor is running. If to do a test run. Place blades have stopped spinning unit on ground.
  • Page 12 BLaDES IS DETrIMEnTaL PIECE CROSS BLADES anD VoIDS any WarranTy. These types of blades should NOT be used on any model Atom Lawn Edger due to heavy mass weight, thickness of blade/out of balance, warping creating vibration and overloading of the gear...
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: TILLERS ALL MODELS The Atom Tiller is very easy and simple to use. It only takes a FIG 70 few minutes to become an efficient user. 2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is to be used and remove all long grass, stones, sticks, wires and other foreign objects.
  • Page 14 1Kg (2.2lbs) lighter ® (WITHOUT downward wrist twisting as has to be done at close to sea level altitude. Also Atom 2-Stroke blowers are for other brands) and with cruise control fully on. approximately similar in AIRLIFT weight reduction.
  • Page 15 An understanding of the causes of these reactive (twisting) forces Atom Brand Wood Augers have double cutting will help you avoid loss of control. front edges, better chip evacuation, excellent feed rate and easy The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult sharpening.
  • Page 16 VoIDS any WarranTy. grit and grease. Re-assemble these parts clean and dry. Fit These types of blades should NOT be used on any model Atom large washer, new blades #43105 with spiggots of one blade Lawn Edger due to heavy mass weight, thickness of blade/out of...
  • Page 17 The tiller can be transported by pushing it on its wheel. Tines ! noTE Very hard ground, clay or rocky conditions: The Atom are self rotary tiller is NOT DESIGNED for vary hard ground, hard or tightening. Excessive rocky conditions.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE: ENGINES & GEAR BOXES REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval, whichever comes first. Every renew Every 2 Every refer Each Special month when years ITEM year unservi- notes or 50 hrs page 25 hrs ceable 300 hrs Engine Oil (4-Stroke)
  • Page 19 EDgErS, EngInE DrILLS & TILLErS – Blades or auger MUST noT TUrn. BLoWErS – aLWayS have faST idle speed for easier starting. FUEL FILTER ATOM ENGINES JET ADJUSTMENT MAINTENANCE 26FCS and 26FC3 – High speed approximately 1 turns – Low speed approximately 1...
  • Page 20 1. Use good quality 2-Stroke 50/1 oil as 50:1 fuel mix in 2-Stroke 8. If Atom engine powered blower does not achieve full RPM, check that engines ie. 20ml oil to 1 litre petrol or 80ml oil to 4 litres petrol.
  • Page 21 SHARPENING WOOD AUGERS Atom augers are available in the following diameters and lengths: The best hardwood auger is the Atom chisel tip auger with 4 cutting edges (ie 2 longitudinal cutting edges and 2 radial PART DESCRIPTION cutting edges).
  • Page 22 The Atom Warranty is or consumption, certain provisions under the Australian Consumer additional to the conditions and warranties which are mandatorily Law, and the Consumer Guarantees Act, 1993 (NZ) apply.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Nothing in these terms shall exclude, restrict or modify any term, condition, warranty or liability implied into this contract • Any Atom gasoline product run with incorrect fuel, oil or oil by statute, where to do so would be unlawful or would render level, is not covered by the Warranty.
  • Page 24 Atom Industries ia a division of Solo Industries Pty Ltd – an Australian owned company that invents, designs and manufactures unique and outstanding products for local tough and hard Australian conditions with a history of international award winning gold medals, great backup and service since 1961.