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• Blowinggrassclippings,straw,or
leavesintopiles,orremovingdebris
fromcorners,aroundjoints,orbe-
tweenbricks.
Directairflowbydirectingtheblower
tube/nozzledownortooneside.
Alwaysworkawayfromsolidobjects
suchaswalks,largestones,vehicles,
andfences.
Cleancornersbystartingincornersand
movingoutward.Thiswillhelpprevent
anaccumulationofdebriswhichcould
flyintoyourface.Becarefulwhen
workingnearplants.Theforceoftheair
coulddamagetenderplants.
USING YOUR UNIT AS A VACUUM
,_WARNING: Do not vacuum
stones, gravel, metal, broken glass,
etc., to avoid severe damage to the im-
peller. To avoid the possibility of elec-
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
trical shock, do not attempt to vacuum
water or other liquids.
Use your unit as a vacuum to pick up
dry material such as leaves, grass,
small twigs, and bits of paper.
• For best results during vacuum use,
operate your unit at high speed.
• Move slowly back and forth over the
material as you vacuum. Avoid forc-
ing the unit into a pile of debris as
this can clog the unit.
• Keep the vacuum tube about an inch
above the ground for best results.
_bWARNING: If the unit becomes
clogged, stop the unit and unplug the
extension cord. Wait until the impeller
has completely stopped turning, then
remove the vacuum tubes. Carefully
reach into the vacuum opening and
clear out the clogged debris.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Inspect and clean unit and labels After each use
Remove and empty collection bag After each use
Clean collection bag Yearly
GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS
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
maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Inlet Cover
• Blower Tube/Nozzle
• Vacuum Tubes
• Collection Bag
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-
placement 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.
• Inlet Cover - Discontinue use of unit if
inlet cover fails to latch properly.
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 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.