Craftsman 358.794750 Operator's Manual page 4

,_ WARNING: Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door. The
engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious
injury from the rotating blades. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the
back of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with
your other hand.
I
@
When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to
pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits
of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass,
etc., to avoid severe damage to the impeller.
Jc_ruWAt ReNulNtGn:e Firre haa Zmaer dorNpVa_l_ sm(iiXcP°_rn g rsst° rkeng ,aSopl ienn e
flames, or work that can cause sparks).
_/L WARNING: The muffler is very hot during and after use.
Do not touch the muffler, muffler guard, or surrounding surfaces,
or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
_WARNIN_I: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can re-
sult in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
• Read your operator's manual care-
fully until you completely understand
and can follow all warnings and
safety rules before operating the unit.
• Restrict unit to users who under-
stand and will follow all warnings and
safety rules in this manual.
_I',WARNING: Inspect area before
starting 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 operation.
WARNING: While vacuuming
or blowing debris, hold the unit with
the muffler side facing away from
your body and clothes.
Use your unit as a blower for:
• Sweeping debris or grass clippings
from driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
• Blowing grass clippings, straw, or
leaves into piles, around joints, or be-
tween bricks.
Use your unit as a vacuum for:
• Picking 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.
PLAN AHEAD
• Always wear eye protection when op-
erating, servicing, or performing main-
tenance on unit. Wearing eye protec-
tion will help to prevent rocks or debris