Craftsman 900.74828 Operator's Manual page 3

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SAFETY GUIDELINES -
DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and
understand this manual.
The information it contains relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this
information.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety
alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING BLOWER.
• READ and follow all instructions.
• DO NOT place inlet or outlet of vacuum
near eyes or ears when operating.
• THIS APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH
DOUBLE INSULATION. Use only
identical replacement parts. See
instructions for servicing of double
insulated appliances.
• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use,
the unit should be stored in a dry, high or
locked-up place - out of reach of
children.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
• DO NOT pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches
or hot ashes.
• MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep
fan area clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
proper maintenance.
• DO NOT attempt to repair the
blower/vac. To assure product safety
ALL TOOLS
and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and
adjustments should be performed by
Sears service centers or authorized
service stations, always using Sears
replacement parts.
• DO NOT operate blower/vac in a
gaseous or explosive atmosphere.
Motors in these tools normally spark,
and the sparks might ignite fumes.
• DO NOT use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline or
use in areas where they may be present.
• USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on
stairs.
• DO NOT leave appliance when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
• DO NOT allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children. Not recommended
for use by children.
• DO NOT attempt to clear clogs from tool
without first unplugging it.
• USE ONLY as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
• DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it
to a Sears Service Center.
• DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord
as a handle, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
• DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• DO NOT put any objects into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair and
everything that may reduce air flow.
• KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
• TURN OFF all controls before
unplugging.
• DO NOT vacuum water, other liquids, or
wet objects. Never immerse any part of
the tool in liquid.
• DO NOT handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
• KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS
AND ANIMALS AWAY from the work
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