Craftsman 358.798340 Operator's Manual page 8

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ATTAC'HING COLLECTION BAG (Fig. 9 )
• Slide the opening of the collection bag over the blower
outlet. Pull the strap with Velcro tightly through the buckle
and secure the Velcro tabs.
NOTE: Make sure the strap with Velcro is located on the
housin,q as shown.
Strap
Collection Bag .._ Blower Outlet
Figure 9
ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP ON THE
COLLECTION BAG (Fig. 10 & 11 )
• Carefully loop the shoulder strap through the buckle as
shown in the illustration. Notice the first in and last in is
the same opening.
• With your left hand hold the unit in an upright position.
Support the lower vacuum tube on the ground. Make
sure the blower outlet and collection bag are positioned
on your right-hand side.
• Place the shoulder strap over your left shoulder.
• Adjust the shoulder strap to allow a free flow of air from
the blower outlet. If the collection bag is kinked, the unit
will not operate propedy.
NOTE: The shoulder strap is designed to position the collec-
tion bag on your shoulder without kinks. The strap is not in-
tended to support the weight of the unit.
Last In
First IJ_
Figure 10
ASSEMBLY
BLOWER CONVERSION
• Stop unit and disconnect from power source.
• Remove the vacuum tubes and collection bag.
• Install the inlet restrictor.
NOTE: The inlet restfictor is for blower enhancement onty.
The unit may still be used if the inlet restrictor is iost or
misplaced.
• Secure the inlet cover making sure that the latch is se-
curely fastened.
o Reinstaf! the blower tubes. Refer to "Blower Tube
Assembly" section.
EXTENSION CORD ATTACHMENT
(Fig. 12 & 13 )
• Use only an A.C. voltage supply as shown on the name-
plate of the unit.
• The extension cord used to reach power source must be:
- Polarized and specifically marked as suitable for out-
door use. The cord must be marked with the suffix
'IiV-A" ("W" in Canada).
- Heavy enough to carry the current from the power
source the full length of the extension cord to the unit.
Otherwise, loss of power and overheating can occur
causing damage to the unit, Refer to the "Minimum
Wire Gauge Recommendation Chart" for minimum
wire gauge recommendations. The cord must be
marked with the proper wire gauge. (Appropriate ex-
tension cords are available.)
- In good condition. Cord insulation must be intact with
no cracks or deterioration; plug connectors must be
undamaged. Replace damaged cord.
• Secure extension cord to the unit as shown.
• Plug extension cord into the unit.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this unit has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit into
a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the cord. If it still
does not fit, make sure you have a polarized extension cord.
If the extension cord does not fit into the outlet, reverse the
cord. If it still does not fit into the outlet, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the
!ugor socket of the unit or extension cord in any way.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATION
CHART
VOLTS 25 FT.
120 18
A.W.G.*
*American Wire Gauge
50 FT.
16
A.W.G.*
Figure 1 2
100 FT.
14
A.W.G.*
150 FT.
12
A.W.G.*
Shoulder strap
on left shoulder
Free flow of air.
No kinks In
collection bag
Figure 11
Cord from Unit,,_
Extension Cord
Cord Socket
Figure 13
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