Craftsman 900.74828 Operator's Manual page 8

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• Hold the blow tube approximately
7 inches (180 mm) above the ground,
turn the blower/vac on and using a
sweeping motion from side to side,
advance slowly keeping the accumulated
debris/leaves in front of you.
• Once you have blown the debris/leaves
into a pile, you can convert to vacuum
mode to collect the debris.
• Using the air concentrator will help
remove matted debris and leaves.
• Using the turbo nozzle attachment will
help move air back and forth to remove
stubborn debris from grassy areas.
VACUUM MODE (FIGURE 15)
USE AS A VACUUM:
WARNING: Ensure product is switched
off and disconnected from the power
supply.
To fit the shoulder collection bag to
product:
• Remove blow tube.
• Attach the shoulder collection bag to the
power head as shown in figure 5.
• Remove the fan cover from the bottom of
the power head by pressing the spring
loaded release button (located on the
back of the power head) and pulling the
cover off (figure 9).
• Attach the vacuum tube assembly to the
power head (figure 10) by locating the
assembly as indicated by arrow, then
pivot about this point until the
locking/release catch is fully engaged.
• Connect the cord on the power head to
the power supply (figure 13).
• Position the tube slightly above the
debris/leaves. Turn the blower/vac on,
then using a sweeping motion the
debris/leaves will be sucked up the tube,
mulched by the vacuum fan and
deposited into the collection bag
(figure 15).
As the bag fills the power of the suction
will decrease, turn the blower/vac off and
unplug from power supply.
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• When using the rake attachment, push
down on the unit to bend the rake tines
as shown in figure 16. This will aid the
raking action and lower the vacuum tube
to allow the debris/leaves to be sucked
into the tube.
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• Empty the shoulder collection bag by
sliding the retaining bar off the bottom of
the bag as shown in figure 17.
CAUTION: NEVER REMOVE THE
COLLECTION BAG WITHOUT FIRST
TURNING OFF AND UNPLUGGING
THE VACUUM.
NOTE: If the suction decreases and the
bag is not full, the vacuum tube is
probably clogged with debris. Turn off
and unplug the blower/vac and clear the
tube before continuing.
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