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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
CARE & MAINTENANCE
TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged
or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and labels
Clean air filter
Inspect muffler and spark arresting
screen
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter
Check muffler bolts
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_WARNING:
Avoid touching
muf-
fler unless engine and muffler are cold.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
_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
or blower tubes.
The rotating blades can cause serious
injury. Always disconnect
the spark
plug before performing
maintenance
or
accessing
movable
parts.
GENERAL
RECOMMEN
DATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected
to
operator
abuse or negligence.
To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator
must maintain
unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Every 25 hours of operation
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
INSPECT
AND CLEAN
UNIT
AND LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit
for loose or damaged
parts.
Clean
the unit using a damp cloth with a
mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN
AIR FILTER
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Air Filter
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Cover
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Screws
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Air Filter
will need to be made periodically
to
properly
maintain your unit.
CHECK
FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
CHECK
FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service
Center for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• Throttle Lever - Ensure throttle lever
functions
properly by moving the
throttle lever to the STOP position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Vacuum Bag - Do not use vacuum
bag if it is torn or damaged.
A dirty air filter decreases
engine per-
formance
and increases
fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions.
Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
Cleaning
the air filter:
1. Clean tile cover and the area
around it to keep debris from falling
into the carburetor
chamber when
the cover is removed.
2.
Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE:
Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable
solvent.
Doing so
can create a fire hazard or produce
harmful evaporative
emissions.
3.
Wash the filter in soap and water.
4.
Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze
filter to distribute
oil.
6.
Replace parts.
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