Craftsman 358.794963 Operator's Manual page 6

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.794963
• Blower
• Blower tube
• 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 rib on the blower tube
with the groove in the blower outlet;
slide the tube into place.
NOTE: Knob must be loose enough to
allow blower tube to be inserted in blow-
er outlet. Loosen knob by turning coun-
terclockwise.
!ox _ Blower
_\ Outlet Blower
Groove _ _ Rib
2. Secure the tube by turning the
knob clockwise.
3. To remove the tube, turn the knob
counterclockwise to loosen the
tube; remove the tube.
VACUUM ASSEMBLY
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.
Elbow
Tube
Small
Opening
Opening Rib
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 tube from engine.
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5. Insert the elbow tube into the blower
outlet, Make sure elbow tube is
aligned with the blower outlet
groove.
6. Turn knob clockwise to secure
elbow tube,
VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Align the lower vacuum tube as
shown. Push lower vacuum tube
into upper vacuum tube.
Upper
Lower
Vacuum Tube
2. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into
the latch area of the vacuum inlet.
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