Maintenance; Using Your Unit As A Vacuum; Checks Before Each Use; After Each Use/Yearly - Craftsman 358.798370 Operator's Manual

USING YOUR UNIT ASAVACUUM
Use yourunit a savacuum topick up
drymaterial such asleaves, grass,
small twigs, andbits ofpaper.
• For b est r esults during v acuum use,
operate y our u nit a thigh speed.
• Move slowly back and forth over t he
material asyouvacuum. Avoid forc-
ingtheunit i ntoa pile ofdebris a s
this canclog theunit.
• Keep t hevacuum tube about aninch
above t heground f orbest r esults.
NOTE: Iftheunit b ecomes clogged,
stop theunit a nddisconnect theexten-
sion cord. Wait u ntil t heimpeller has
completely stopped t urning, then re-
move thevacuum tubes. Carefully
reach into thevacuum opening and
clear o ut t heclogged d ebris.
CLEANING THE COLLECTION
BAG
IMPORTANT: THE COLLECTION BAG
MUST BE PROPERLY EMPTIED.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• You must properly empty and main-
tain the collection bag to avoid dete-
rioration and obstruction of air flow.
• Remove the collection bag from the
unit and empty after each use. Do
not store bag containing leaves,
grass, etc.
• Wash the bag once a year. Remove
the bag from the blower and turn the
bag inside out. Wash the bag with a
water hose. Allow the bag to hang
and dry before you reuse the bag.
Vacuum Operating
Position
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for Loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Clean unit and labels After each use
Clean Collection Bag Yearly
G ENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Inlet Cover
• Blower Tube
• Nozzle
• Vacuum Tubes
• Collection Bag
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damaged/worn
parts to your Sears Service Center.
• On/Off Switch - Ensure switch func-
tions properly by moving the switch
to the Off position. Make sure motor
stops; then restart motor and contin-
ue.
AFTER EACH USE
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Clean the unit using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
YEARLY
CLEAN COLLECTION BAG
• Remove the bag and empty after
each use. Do not store bag without
emptying the bag of all contents,
• Wash the bag once a year by turning
inside out and washing with a water
hose, Be sure to let bag dry com-
pletely before re-using the unit.
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