Craftsman 358.748240 Instruction Manual page 4

insulation construction consists oftwo
separate "layers" ofelectrical insula-
tion instead ofgrounding.
Tools and appliances built with a
double insulation system a re not i n-
tended tobegrounded. Nogrounding
means isprovided onthis unit, nor
should ameans ofgrounding beadd-
edtothis unit. Asaresult, the exten-
sion cord used w ith your u nit c an be
plugged into any standard 120 volt
electrical outlet. Safety precautions
must beobserved when o perating any
electrical tool. The double insulation
system o nly provides added protection
against injury r esulting from aninternal
electrical insulation failure.
AWARNING:
All electrical repairs to this unit, including
housing, switch, motor, etc., must be
diagnosed and repaired by qualified ser-
vice personnel. Replacement parts for a
double insulated appliance must be
identical to the parts they replace. A
double insulated appliance is marked
with the words "double insulation" or
"double insulated". The symbol []
(square within a square) may also be
marked on the appliance. Failure to
have the unit repaired by Sears service
personnel can cause the double insula-
tion construction to become ineffective
and result in serious injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Do not set the unit on any surface ex-
cept a clean, hard area while the unit
is running. Debris such as gravel,
sand, dust, grass, etc., could be
picked up by the air intake and thrown
out through the discharge opening,
damaging the unit, property, or caus-
ing serious injury to bystanders or op-
erator.
• Do not overreach or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care
when cleaning on stairways. Keep
firm footing and balance at all times.
Keep hands out of tubes.
• Inspect the entire unit before each use
for worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until the unit is in
proper working order.
• This unit is double insulated. See the
DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION
section. Have all internal service per-
formed by qualified service repair per-
sonnel to avoid creating a hazard or
voiding your warranty.
• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described
in the instruction manual performed by
your Sears Service Center.
• Always see your Sears Service Center
to replace a damaged impeller. Parts
that are chipped, cracked, broken, or
damaged in any other way can fly
apart and cause serious injury. Re-
place damaged parts before using the
unit.
• Never place any object in the air in-
take opening as this could restrict
proper air flow and cause damage to
the unit.
• Never douse the unit with water or
other liquids or squirt with a water
hose. Clean the unit using a damp
cloth. Wipe off with a clean dry cloth.
See MAINTENANCE.
• Check air intake openings and tubes
frequently, always with the unit
stopped and power source discon-
nected. Keep vents and tubes free of
debris which can accumulate and re-
strict proper air flow.
• Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this
unit to extreme heat.
• Store the unit unplugged in a high,
cool, dry, indoor area out of the reach
of children.
• Use only recommended attachments
and replacement parts to avoid creat-
ing a hazard and/or voiding warranty.
• Maintain the unit according to recom-
mended procedures.
BLOWER SAFETY
• Use only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
• Inspect the area before using the unit.
Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise
cause injury or damage during opera-
tion.
• Never run the unit without the proper
equipment attached. When used as a
blower, always install a blower tube.
Use only recommended attachments.
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
blower near leaf or brush fires, fire-
places, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
• Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and
solid objects such as trees, automo-
biles, walls, etc. The force of air can
cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be
thrown or to ricochet which can hurt
people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.