Important Warnings; Operation Safety; Safety Instructions - Craftsman 358.798380 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
....................... open'ing, damaging the unit, property, or causing seri_
ous injury to bystanders or operator.
• Stop the motor and disconnect the power source
before opening the air inletdoor or attempting to insert • Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces
or remove the vacuum tubes. The motor must be
stopped and the impeller blades no longer tuming to
avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.
• inspect the entire unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, ordamaged parts. Do not use untitthe
unit is in proper working order.
• Have all internal service performed by qualified ser-
vice repair personnel to avoid creating a hazard or
voiding your warranty.
• Have all maintenance other than the recommended
procedures descdbed in the Operator's Manual per-
formed by a Sears Service Center.
• Always see a Sears Service Center to replace a
damaged impeller. Parts that are chipped, cracked,
broken, or damaged in any other way can fly apart and
cause sedous injury. Replace damaged parts before
using the unit.
• Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. When used as a blower, always install a
blower tube. When used as a vacuum, always install
vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly.
• Do not use any accessory or attachment other than
those recommended by the manufacturer for use with
your unit.
• Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
OPERATION SAFETY
• Keep others including children, animals, bystand-
ers, and helpers a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters)
away. Stop the motor immediately if you are ap-
proached.
• Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove all
debris and hard objects such as rocks,glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
• When using the optional vacuum attachment kit,
the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not
vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc. to
avoid severe damage to the impeller. Do not attempt
to vacuum water or other liquids toavoid electrocution.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch is in
the "off" position and keep your hand and fingers away
from the switch while connecting the unit to the power
source or when carrying a unit connected to the power
source.
• Turn off all controls and allow the motor to stop
before disconnecting the unit from the power
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairways. Keepfirm
footing and balance at all times.
• Never place objects inside the blower tubes; al-
ways direct the blowing debris away from people, ani-
mals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automo-
biles, wa!ts, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt,
or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt
people or animals, break glass, or cause other dam-
age. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy.
• Never place any object in the air intake opening as
this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to
the unit.
° Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. When used as a blower, always install a
blower tube. When used as a vacuum, always install
vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly. Make
sure the collection bag assembly is completely zipped
when unit is running to avoid flying debris.
• Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or
any other substances which may contain toxic materi-
als.
• Avoid situations which could set the collection
bag on fire. Do not vacuum discarded matches, ci-
gars, cigarettes, or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits,
brush piles, etc. To avoid spreading fire, do not use
blower near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue
pits, ashtrays, etc.
• Always use the collection bag shoulder strap
when vacuuming to avoid loss of control.
° Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
source.
• Disconnect the unit from the power source when
not in use. Do not leave the unit when itis plugged into
an outlet.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in un-
ventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors can
build up.
• Do not set the unit on any surface except a clean,
hard area while the unit is running. Debris such as
gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by
the air intake and thrown out through the discharge
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Maintain the unit according to recommended pro-
cedures.
• This unit is Double insulated. See the "DOUBLE
INSULATION" section. Have all service and mainte-
nance not explained in your operator's manual
performed by a Sears Service Center to avoid creat-
ing a hazard and/or voiding your warranty.
° Disconnect from power source before servicing,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or storing the unit.
° Use only genuine replacement parts as recom-
mended by the manufacturer to avoid creating a haz-
ard and!or voiding your warranty.
• Never douse the unit with water or other liquids or
squirt with a water hose. Clean with a damp sponge
and mild soap. See =STORAGE".
• Check air intake openings, blower tubes, elbow
tube, and vacuum tubes frequently, always with the
unit stopped and the power soume disconnected.
Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accu-
mulate and restrict proper air flow.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. Repairs must be per-
formed by a Sears Service Center.
• Do not bum, incinerate, or expose this unitto extreme
heat.
• Store the unit unplugged in a high, cool, dry, in-
doors area out of the reach of children.
ff situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgmenL
if you need assistance, contact your SEARS Service Center/Department or call the
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
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