Adjusting The Shoulder Strap On The Collection Bag; How To Convert Unit From Vacuum Use To Blower Use; Extension Cord - Craftsman 358.799370 Operator's Manual

ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP
ON THE COLLECTION BAG
• Carefully loop the shoulder strap
through the buckle as shown in the
illustration below.
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• Positionthe unit on your dght-hand
side, blower outlet and bag pointing
toward the rear. Hold the unit in an
uptight position, and supportthe low-
er vacuum tube on the ground.
• Place the shoulder strap over your
head and onto your left shoulder.
• Adjust the strap to allow a free flow
of air from the blower. Ifthe collection
bag is kinked, the unit will not oper-
ate properly.
NOTE: The strap is designed to position
the collectionbeg on your shoulderwith-
out kinks. The strap is not intendedto
supportthe weight of the unit..
Shoulder strap
on leftshoulder
NOTE: If you are unable to locate the
inlet restrictor, the unit will still operate.
This restdctor improves the blower
function.
• Close the inlet cover and make sure
it is latched closed.
• Re-install the blower tubes. Refer to
the section A'R'ACHING THE BLOWER
TUBE AND NOZZLE for instructions on
how to attach these items.
EXTENSION CORD
Use only a 120 A.C. voltagesupply as
shown on nameplate of the unit.
The extension cord used to reach the
power soume must be:
• Specificallymarked as suitable for
outdoor use. The cord must be
marked with the suffix "W-A."
• Heavy enough to carry current from
the power source the full length of
extension cord to the unit. Otherwise,
lossof power and overheating can
occur causing damage to unit. Refer
to chart for minimumwire gauge rec-
ommendations. The cord must be
marked with the proper wire gauge.
(Appropriate extension cords are
available.) Do not use multiple cords.
• In good condition.Cord insulation
must be intact with no cracks or
deterioration. Plug connectors must
be undamaged.
MINIMUMWIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VC)LTSi 25 FT. 50 FT. 100FT.
120 16 16 14-
A.W.G." A.W.G." A.W.G."
•American W ireG=uge
No kinks in
Allows free air
flow
HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM
VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE.
• Stop unit and unplug the extension
cord.
• Remove the vacuum tubes and
collection bag.
• InslstF_irJnlet restdctorthat was re-
moved when assembling for vacuum
use.
Secure extensioncord to unitusing
the accessory cord lock (if equipped)
or as follows:
• "Rethe power plug on the unit to the
extension cord as shown.
• Insert plug into cord socket.
Power Plug on Extension
Unit,_ Cord