Vacuum Operation - Craftsman CMEBL700 Operator's Manual

USE ONLY.
NOTE: Ensure the blower is switched
off and disconnected from the power
supply before attaching or removing the
blower tubes.
The blower tube must be assembled to
the housing before use.
• Hold the blower with both hands as
shown in figure K and sweep from side
to side with the nozzle several inches
above the surface. Slowly advance
keeping the accumulated pile of debris in front of you.

VACUUM OPERATION

NOTE: Ensure the vacuum is switched
off and disconnected from the power
supply before attaching or removing
the vacuum tube. The vacuum tube
and collection bag must be assembled
to the housing before use in vacuum
mode.
• Position the vacuum tube slightly
above the debris/leaves. Turn the unit
on, then using a side to side sweeping
motion the debris/leaves will be
sucked up the tube, mulched and
deposited into the collection bag (figure L).
CAUTION:
NEVER REMOVE THE COLLECTION BAG
WITHOUT FIRST TURNING OFF AND UNPLUGGING THE VACUUM.
As the bag fills the power of the suction will decrease. To empty
collection bag, switch off the vacuum and and disconnect tool from
the power supply. Remove the collection bag from the power head,
unzip the collection bag to empty. Re‑assemble before continuing
to operate.
WHAT TO DO IF THE UNIT JAMS: (FIGURE M)
D K
FROM POWER SUPPLY.
If the unit motor stops, the fan has
become jammed. If this happens, turn
the unit off and disconnect from power
supply. Remove the bag and vacuum
tube. Remove the jamming material
using a small wooden stick. Do not use a
metal implement or anything, which may
damage the fan or scratch the plastic.
Ensure the fan will turn by hand before
reassembling the unit.
If the unit stops picking up debris or the
performance substantially
D L
reduces it may have become clogged. Switch the unit off and
disconnect from power supply. Remove the vacuum tube and look
down the tube to ensure no debris is blocking it. If necessary remove
debris with a small wooden stick. Do not use a metal implement or
anything, which may scratch or damage the tube. Remove the bag. If
the bag is full, empty the bag. If necessary remove any debris
from around the fan or unit outlet using a small wooden stick. Do not
use a metal implement or anything which may damage the fan or
scratch the plastic. Ensure the fan will turn by hand before reassembling
the unit.
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CAUTION:
TURN OFF UNIT AND DISCONNECT TOOL
D M