Craftsman 358.799400 Instruction Manual page 6

VACUUM ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly instructions for using
your unit as a blower are explained in
the previous section.
If you have already assembled your
unit for use as a blower, remove the
blower tube.
Remove the inlet restrictor
An inlet restrictor is used when using
your unit as a blower. This restrictor is
not used during vacuum use and must
be removed during assembly for vacu-
um use.
NOTE: Be sure to keep the inlet re-
stricter for using your unit as a blower.
1. Ensure unit is stopped and extension
cord is unplugged.
2. Open the inlet cover by inserting the
tip of a screwdriver into the latch
area on the blower unit. Gently tilt
handle of screwdriver toward the
front of the unit to release the latch
while pulling up on the vacuum inlet
cover with your other hand.
Bottom view Latch Area
of unit
Vacuum Inlet Cover (closed)
Latch Area
Vacuum / nlet Cover (opened)
3. Turn the inlet restrictor counterclock-
wise and remove it from the unit. Do
not close the inlet door. You will next
attach the vacuum tubes.
\ Vacuum
\ri_nr_ Inlet Cover
Inlet
Restrictor
Attaching the vacuum tubes
There are 2 vacuum tubes, an upper
tube and a lower tube. The upper tube
has a vacuum assist handle attached to
one end and is cut straight on both
ends. The upper tube attaches to the
blower unit. The lower tube has an
angled end that you point toward the
ground during vacuum use. The lower
tube attaches to the upper tube.
1. Ensure unit is stopped and exten-
sion cord is unplugged.
2. While holding inlet cover open, place
the hooks of the vacuum assist han-
dle on the retaining posts of the unit.
3. Raise the tube until it is secured to
the blower unit by the red inlet cover
latch.
Upper Vacuum Tube
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4. TO attach the lower vacuum tube to
the upper vacuum tube, first align
the arrows on the two tubes. Then,
press the two tubes together until
the lower tube is securely seated in
the upper tube (about 3 inches).
4 Upper Tube Lower Tube
......... /
_'_" Align arrows on upper
and lower tubes
COLLECTION BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the collection
bag and insert the elbow tube.
2. Push the small end of the elbow tube
through the small opening in the bag.
NOTE: Make sure edge of the small
opening is flush against the flared area
of the elbow tube and the hole for the
tube release button is on top.
EIbow Tube Tube
/ /. Release
Button
Hole
Zipper
Opening Opening
3. Close the zipper on the bag. Make
sure the zipper is closed completely.
4. Align the grooves on the elbow tube
with the grooves on the blower outlet.
5. Push the elbow tube onto the blow-
er outlet until it snaps into place (el-
bow tube is secured by red tube re-
lease button).
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