Operation - Craftsman 151.30382 Operator's Manual

WARNING!
Do not allow familiarity with
products to make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is suffi cient to infl ict
serious injury.
WARNING!
Always wear eye protection with
side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along
with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in
possible serious injury.
WARNING!
Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of
this product. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
■ Clearing leaves and other yard debris from your lawn
■ Keeping decks, patios, garages and driveways free
from leaves, pine needles and other debris
STARTING/STOPPING THE BLOWER
See Figure 3-4.
■ Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug
on the rear of the blower.
NOTE: Use only an approved outdoor extension cord
as described previously in this manual.
■ Route the extension cord through the side of the loop
located on the rear of the blower housing and place
underneath the cord retainer.
■ To start the blower, place the power switch in the I
position (If more power is desired, push power button
forward to second position(II) for more power).
■ To stop the blower, place the power switch in the OFF
position.
■ Use low speed for jobs requiring better control and
less air fl ow.
■ High speed best suitable for jobs requiring more air
speed and volume.

OPERATION

OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figure 5.
■ To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer
edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the
center of a pile.
■ To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one time.
■ Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before
blowing. In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces
when water is available.
■ Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly
washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
■ Hold the blower with the handle in your right hand.
(Proper operating position is shown in fi gure 5.)
■ Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only
— not early in the morning or late at night when people
might be disturbed. Comply with the times listed in local
ordinances.
■ After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP!
Dispose of debris properly.
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