Craftsman 358.79474 Blower User Manual


 
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.794740
Blower
Upper blower tube
Lower blower tube
High velocity nozzle
Elbow tube
Vacuum bag
Upper vacuum tube
Lower vacuum tube
2-Cycle engine oil
NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to
rattle in the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
_WARNING: Stop engine and be
sure the impeller blades have stopped
turning before opening the vacuum in-
let door or attempting to insert or re-
move the vacuum tubes. The rotating
blades can cause serious injury.
WARNING: If you receive your
unit assembled, repeat all steps to en-
sure your unit is properly assembled
and all fasteners are secure.
A standard screwdriver is required
for assembly.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
If you have already assembled your
unit for use as a vacuum, remove the
vacuum tubes and collection bag.
1. Align the slots on the lower blower
tube with the tabs on the upper
blower tube.
Upper Blower Tube
2. Slide the lower blower tube onto
the upper blower tube.
3. Turn the lower blower tube clock-
wise until a click is felt to secure
the lower blower tube to the upper
blower tube.
4. Align the rib on the upper blower
tube with the groove in the blower
outlet; slide the tube into place.
NOTE: Knob must be loose enough to
allow blower tubes to be inserted in
blower outlet. Loosen knob by turning
counterclockwise.
_ Blower Outlet
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5. Secure the tubes by turning the
knob clockwise.
6. To remove the tubes, turn the knob
counterclockwise to loosen the
tubes; remove the tubes.
HIGH-SPEED NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
When greater air speed is desired, use
the high-speed nozzle.
1. Align the slots on the nozzle with
the tabs on the lower blower tube.
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_ _,_ __, Nozzle
Lower Blower Tab/ ,,,_.C_%--_
Tube Slot
2. Slide the nozzle onto the lower
blower tube.
3. Turn the nozzle clockwise until a
click is felt to secure the nozzle to
the lower blower tube.
VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the vacuum
bag and insert the elbow tube.
2. Push the small end of the elbow
tube through the small opening in
the bag.
Rib
Opening
Small Opening
NOTE: Make sure edge of the small
opening is flush against the flared area
of the elbow tube, and the rib on the
elbow tube is on the bottom.
3. Close the zipper on the bag. Make
sure the zipper is closed completely.
4. Remove blower tubes from engine.
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