Operation Pages; Operating Instructions - Craftsman 316.794970 Operator's Manual

HOLDING THE BLOWER/VACUUM
WARNING:
wear goggles or safety glasses at all times
when operating this unit. Wear a face mask
or dust mask in dusty locations.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position.
Check for the following:
• Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots,
safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection,
gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt
• If the conditions are dusty, the operator is wearing a
dust mask or face mask
• The unit is in good working condition
• The tubes and guards are in place and secure
WARNING:
damage to the unit, make sure blower tubes
or vacuum tubes and the vacuum bag are in
place before you operate the unit.
OPERATING TIPS
• Be sure the vacuum bag is zipped closed before
operating the unit.
• Ensure the unit is not directed at anybody or any loose
debris before starting the unit.
• Verify that the unit is in good working condition. Make
sure the tubes and guards are in place and secure.
• Always hold the unit securely when operating. Keep a
firm grip on both the front and rear handles.
• To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound
level(s), hearing protection is required.
• To reduce noise levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one time.
• To reduce noise levels, operate power blowers at the
lowest possible speed to do the job.
• Check your equipment before operation, especially the
muffler, air intakes and air filters.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
• In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when
water is available.
• Conserve water by using power blowers instead of
hoses for many lawn and garden applications,
including areas such as screens, patios, grills, porches,
and gardens.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To avoid serious
personal injury,
To prevent serious
personal injury or
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• Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly
washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
• Clean up after using blowers and other equipment.
Dispose of debris appropriately.
OPERATING AS A BLOWER
1 Use the blower for trees, shrubs, flower beds and
hard-to-clean areas (Fig. 13).
2. Use the unit around buildings and for other normal
cleaning procedures (Fig. 13).
3. Use the blower around walls, overhangs, fences and
screens (Fig. 14).
Fig. 13
Fig. 14