Talon AT850 User Manual page 3

GENERAL IDENTIFICATION
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1. Cord Retainer 5. Auxiliary Handle
2. Rear Handle 6. Adjustable Shaft
3. ON/OFF Trigger 7. Air Vents
4. Safety Switch 8. Edging Wheel
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: The only assembly required for your trimmer is to
install the debris shield and auxiliary handle.
• DEBRIS SHIELD INSTALLATION
1. Position the motor housing with line head carrier fac-
ing up. (Fig. 1A)
2. Slide debris shield over motor housing. (Fig. 1A)
3. Insert 4 screws to fasten debris shield into place.
Fig. 1A
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2
4
1
5
9
6
7
10
9. Shaft Release Button
10. Debris Shield
• ATTACH AUXILIARY HANDLE (FIG. 2)
1. To tighten auxiliary handle to shaft turn the knob
clockwise. (Fig. 2A)
2. Before tightening completely, adjust the handle
height by sliding handle up or down shaft. When han-
dle is at desired operating height, tighten it securely.
(Fig. 2B)
Auxiliary
handle
Knob
Fig. 2A
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ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
• ADJUST SHAFT LENGTH
1. Grip shaft firmly.
2. Push shaft release button (and move handle forward
or backward to desired length. (Fig. 3A)
NOTE: Shaft may be adjusted in trimming or edging
mode.
• EDGING CONVERSION
1. Grip shaft firmly.
2. While holding the upper handle, push the shaft down-
wards and turn anti-clockwise until shaft locks into
place. (Fig.3B)
3. Adjust auxiliary handle as required.
STARTING
1. When starting the line trimmer for the first time, check
that the trimming lines touch or pass over the wire-
cutting blade. If they are not long enough, press the
bump knob and, at the same time, pull the trimming
lines (Fig. 4A).
2. Adjust the height and cutting position as detailed in
adjustment instructions.
3. Take a secure hold of the line trimmer and, without
letting it touch the grass to be cut push safety switch
then press the trigger. Let the line trimmer run for a
few seconds to trim the length of the trimming line.
4. To switch off the line trimmer let go of the switches.
5. To automatically lengthen or advance the trimming
line, tap the spool bump knob (A) lightly on ground
(while the unit is running). (Fig. 4B)
Fig. 2B
These operations should be repeated a few times before
starting work to make sure that everything is functioning
properly and to familiarize yourself with the line trimmer.
Start off slowly, when you have gained experience, you
will be able to use the line trimmer to its full potential.
Fig. 3A
OPERATION
• CONNECT THE
CORD
1. Ensure the cord is NOT
plugged into a recepta-
cle before this proce-
dure.
2. Make a loop with 8" - 10"
(20 - 25cm) of the end of
the extension cord.
3. Place the loop into the groove at the end of the rear
handle and lock into place as shown in Fig. 5.
4. Connect the extension cord to the power cord on the
trimmer.
5. Plug the extension cord into a receptacle ONLY when
you are ready to operate the trimmer.
• TRIMMER OPERATION
1. TRIMMING / MOWING (Fig. 6A). Swing trimmer with
a sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt the
linehead during the procedure. Test area to be
Fig. 3B
trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep linehead at
same level for even depth of cut.
2. CLOSER TRIMMING (Fig. 6B). Position trimmer
straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of linehead
is above ground level and line contact occurs at prop-
er cutting point. Always cut away from operator. Do
not pull trimmer in toward operator.
3. FENCE/FOUNDATION TRIMMING. Approach trim-
ming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock
walls and foundations slowly to cut close without
whipping line against the barrier. If the line comes in
contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations, it will
break or fray. If line snags fencing, it will snap off.
4. TRIMMING AROUND TREES. Trim around tree
trunks with a slow approach so line does not contact
bark. Walk around the tree trimming from left to right.
Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the line and
tilt linehead slightly
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Fig. 4A Fig. 4B
CAUTION: A short or worn trimming line cuts
less efficiently so, to improve its operation on
subsequent occasions, tap the spool button
(A) lightly on the ground while the trimmer is
running. This will bring about the self- adjust-
ment of the trimming line. (Fig. 4B)
Fig. 5