Craftsman 358.74824 Blower User Manual


 
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarrantyonthisunitdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooper-
atorabuseornegligence.Toreceivefull
valuefromthewarranty,theoperator
mustmaintainunitasinstructedinthis
manual.Variousadjustmentswillneed
tobemadeperiodicallytoproperly
maintainyourunit.
BEFOREEACHUSE
CHECKFORLOOSE
FASTENERSANDPARTS
InletCover
BlowerTube
VacuumTubes
CollectionBag
CHECKFORDAMAGEDOR
WORNPARTS
ContactyourSearsServiceCenterfor
replacementofdamagedorworn
parts.
ON/OFFSwitch- Ensureswitchfunc-
tionsproperlybymovingtheswitchto
theOFFposition.Makesuremotor
stops;thenrestartmotorandcontinue.
InletCover- Discontinueuseofunitif
inletcoverfailstolatchproperlyorifit
isdamagedinanyway.
AFTEREACH USE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
Stop unit and unplug extension cord.
After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean
the unit using a damp cloth.
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN COLLECTION BAG
IMPORTANT: THE COLLECTION BAG
MUST BE PROPERLY EMPTIED.
You must properly empty and maintain
the collection bag to avoid deteriora-
tion and obstruction of air flow.
Remove the collection bag from the
unit and empty after each use. Do not
store bag without emptying the bag of
all contents (grass, leaves, etc.).
Wash the bag once a year. Remove
the bag from the blower and turn the
bag inside out. Wash the bag with a
water hose. Allow the bag to hang and
dry completely before you reuse the
bag.
HOW TO REMOVE AN OBJECT
FROM THE AIR INTAKE
,_WARNING: Stop tile unit and
disconnect from the power source be-
fore opening the inlet cover. The mo-
tor must be stopped and the impeller
blades no longer turning to avoid seri-
ous injury from the rotating blades.
1. While holding the inlet cover open,
remove the vacuum tubes. The in-
let cover must be held open
through all remaining steps.
2. Carefully reach into the vacuum
opening and clear out the air intake
area. Clear all debris from impeller=
3. Inspect the impeller for cracks. If
cracked or damaged, do not use
the unit. Have parts replaced by
your Sears Service Center. Do not
attempt to replace them yourself.
PARTS AVAILABLE
Blower Tube ........... 530403765
Elbow Tube ............ 530403769
Upper Vacuum Tube/
Vacuum Assist Handle &
Lower Vacuum Tube .... 530403989
Inlet Restrictor ......... 530403791
Collection Bag ......... 530095599
Gutter Kit .............. 71-79970
Safety Glasses ......... 71-85707
Extension Cord ......... 71-85709
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