Operation - Craftsman 154.58973 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, never
operate the unit without the upper blower tube firmly
installed.
WARNING:
Always wear eye, hearing, hand, foot
and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when
operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask if
the operation is dusty.
HOLDING THE UNIT
• Stand in the operating position (Fig. 8). Stand up straight. Do
not bend over.
• Keep feet apart and firmly planted.
• Hold the unit in front of, and away from, your body (Fig. 8).
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury or
damage to the unit, DO NOT hold the unit at your side
(Fig. 8). The engine may be extremely hot. DO NOT
block the air intake.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
• Conserve water by using the blower instead of a hose to
perform many outdoor cleaning actions.
• Operate the unit only at reasonable hours, not early in the
morning or late at night when people might be disturbed.
Comply with times listed in local ordinances. Usual
recommendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday.
• To reduce noise levels, operate the unit at the lowest speed
• needed to do the job. Limit the number of pieces of power
equipment used at any one time.
• Use rakes or brooms to loosen debris before operation.
• In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces.
• Watch out for children, pets, open windows and freshly
washed cars. Blow debris safely away. Never direct the unit
toward anyone while the unit is in operation.
• Sweep the unit from side to side with the blower tube several
inches above the ground. Slowly advance, keeping the
accumulated debris in front of the operator.
• Use the nozzle to concentrate the air stream closer to the
ground.
• Clean up after operation. Dispose of debris appropriately.

OPERATION

Correct
Position
10
Incorrect
Handle
Position
Air Intake
Fig. 8