Unit/Maintenance Safety; Blower Safety; Vacuum Safety - Craftsman 358.799370 Operator's Manual

UNIT/MAINTENANCE S AFETY
• "rumoff allcontrolsandallowthemo-
tor to stop beforedisconnecting the
unitfromthe powersource.
• Disconnect the unit from the power
source when not in use. Do not leave
the unitwhen it _ plugged into outlet.
• Do notset th_unit downv_ile the mo-
tor is running. Debds such as gravel,
sand, dust, grass, etc., could be
picked up by the air intake end thrown
out through the d_schargeopening,
damaging the unit, property, or caus-
ingserious injuryto bystanders or op
erator.
• Do notoverreach oruse fromunstable
surfacessuch as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care
when cleaning on stairways. Keep
firm footing and balance at all times.
Keep hands out of tubes.
• Inspectthe entire unitbeforeeach use
for worn, loose, missing, or damaged
pads. Do not use until the unit is in
proper worldng order.
• Disconnect unit frompower source
beforeservicing, cleaning, performing
maintenance, or stonng.
This unit is Double Insulated. See the
"DOUBLE INSULATION" section.
Have all internalse_ce performed by
quarrfiedservice repair personnel to
avoid creating a hazard or voiding
• Store the unit unplugged in a high,
cool, dry, indoorarea out of the reach
of children.
i Uce only recommended attachments
and replacement pads to avoid creat-
_g a hazard an_or voi_ng warranty.
Maintain me unit eccoroingto recom-
• mended procedures.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
BLOWER SAFETY
• Use onlyin daylightorin good artificial
light. . .
• Inspectthe area .beforeusing the unit.
Remove all debns and hard objects
such .as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that
can ncochet, be thrown, or otherwise
cause injun/or dama.ge.
• Avoid a.ccide.ntal s tarting.Be sure the
switch is in the "offfpassion and keep
your har_.,and ringers away from the
switchwhdeoonneoring the unitto the
power source or when carrying a unit
connected to the .powersource.
• Never run the unit withoutthe proper
equipmentattached. When used as a
blower, always install a blower tube.
Use only recommended attachments.
Do not use with any oponin_lblocked,
Keepfree fromdust, lint:ha=r and any-
. thingthat may reduceair flow.
To avoid spreading fire, do not use
blower near leaf or brush fires, fire-
your warranty, p!aces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc,
• Have all maintenance other than the • Never place objects insidethe blower
recommended pro_Jdures desoribed • tubes; always direct the blowing de-
in the Operator's Manual performed brisaway f.rompeople,animals,glass,
by your Sears Service Center. and solid objectssuch as trees, auto-
. Always see your Sears Sennce Can- mobiles,walls, etc.Theforceof alrcan
ter to replace a damaged impeller, cause rocks,dirt, orstickstobethrown
Pads that are chipped, cracked, bro- orto ricochetwhichcan hurtpeople or
ken, or damaged in any other way can animals, break glass, or cause other
fly apart and cause sedous Inlury,Re- damage. . . . .
place damaged pads before usingthe Never use for sprecoing cnemmak%
und. fertfllzers, or any other substances
which may contain toxic materials.
• Ne_'erplace anyobject inthe air intake
- -opening as this could restrict proper VACUUM SAFETY (if applicable)
• alrflowandcause_amagetotheunit. • Stop the motor and disconnect the
Never dousethe unitwithwater oroth
er liquids or squirt with a water hose.
Clean with a damp s_onge and mild
soal_.,See "STORAGE;
• Check air intake openings and tubes
frequently, always with the unit
stopped and power source discon.
nected. Keep vents and tubes free
from debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow.
• Do not bum, incinerate, or expose this
unitto extreme heat.
po.wersource before opening the air
,nletdoor or attemptingto insertor re-
move the vacuum tuSes. The motor
must be stopped and the impeller
blades no longer tummg to avoid seri-
ous injuryfrom the rotatingblades.
• Hard obj.e_-ts can be thrown through
the collectionbag or the housing and
become dangerous, missiles which
can cause serious injuryto the opera-
tor or others.
• When.usinp _e vacuum attachment,
the unitis designed to pickup dry ma-
terial such as leaves, grass, small
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