Craftsman C944.517742 Instruction Manual page 3

• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove jewelry, loose cloth-
ing, or clothing with loosely hanging
straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.
• Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medica-
tion.
• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals away from work area a mini-
mum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating unit. Do not
point blower nozzle in the direction of
people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause sparks)
in the areas where fuel is mixed,
poured, or stored.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;
store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated
place; use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit.
• Make sure the unit is properly as-
sembled and in good operating con-
dition.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is run-
ning.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel
spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fuel and fueling site before start-
ing engine.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
_,WARNING: Stop the engine be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door. The
engine must be stopped and the impel-
ler blades no longer turning to avoid se-
rious injury from the rotating blades.
• Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do
not use until unit is in proper working
order.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil
and fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room, building or other unventi-
lated area. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
• To avoid static electricity shock, do not
wear rubber gloves or any other insu-
lated gloves while operating unit.
• Do not set unit on any surface except
a clean, hard area while engine is run-
ning. Debris such as gravel, sand,
dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by
the air intake and thrown out through
discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to
bystanders or operator.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or where
explosive vapors or carbon monoxide
build up could be present.
• Do not overreach or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing
and balance at all times.
• Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and
solid objects such as trees, automo-
biles, walls, 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 damage.
• Never run unit without the proper
equipment attached. When using your
unit as a blower, always install blower
tubes. When using the optional vacu-
um kit, always install vacuum tubes
and vacuum bag assembly. Make
sure vacuum bag assembly is com-
pletely zipped.
• Check air intake opening, blower
tubes, and vacuum tubes frequently,
always with engine stopped and
spark plug disconnected. Keep vents
and discharge tubes free of debris
which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
• Never place any object in air intake
opening as this could restrict proper air
flow and cause damage to the unit.
• Never use for spreading chemicals,
fertilizers, or other substances which
may contain toxic materials.
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, bar-
becue pits, ashtrays, etc.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described
in the instruction manual performed by
a Sears Service Center.
• Disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing maintenance except for carburetor
adjustments.
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