Craftsman 358.748260 Blower User Manual


 
Moveslowlybackandforthoverthe
materialasyouvacuum.Avoidforc-
ingtheunitintoapileofdebrisas
thiscanclogtheunit.
Keepthevacuumtubeaboutaninch
abovethegroundforbestresults.
_WARNING:Iftheunitbecomes
clogged,stoptheunitandunplugthe
extensioncord.Waituntiltheimpeller
hascompletelystoppedturning,then
removethevacuumtubes.Carefully
reachintothevacuumopeningand
clearoutthecloggeddebris.
CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES
'_ WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and labels
Remove and empty collection bag
Clean collection bag
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to oper-
ator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instructed in this
manual. Various adjustments will need
to be made periodically to properly
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
After each use
Yearly
Inlet Cover - Discontinue use of unit if
inlet cover fails to latch properly or if it
is damaged in any way.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
Stop unit and unplug extension cord.
After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean
maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
Inlet Cover
Blower Tube
Vacuum Tubes
Collection Bag
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact your Sears Service Center for
replacement of damaged or worn
parts.
ON/OFF Switch - Ensure switch func-
tions properly by moving the switch to
the OFF position. Make sure motor
stops; then restart motor and continue.
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 tile 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.
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