Craftsman C944.517742 Instruction Manual page 6

2• Gently tilt handle of screwdriver to-
ward the back of the unit to release
the latch while pulling up on the up-
per vacuum tube with your other
hand.
3. Remove the vacuum bag.
4. Close the vacuum inlet cover and
make sure it is latched closed•
5. Reinstall the blower tube (see
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY)•
SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT
lfor vacuum use only)
• Hold the unit as shown with the
muffler side facing away from your
body and clothes•
2. Pass the shoulder strap over your
head and onto your right shoulder•
3. Extend your left arm toward the
rear of the vacuum bag.
4. Adjust shoulder strap until the vacu-
um bag/shoulder strap seam lies be-
tween your thumb and index finger•
5• Make sure air flows freely from the
elbow tube into bag. If bag is kinked,
the unit will not operate properly.
KNOW YOUR BLOWER
READ THIS INSTRUCTIONMANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFOREOPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location
of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
MULCHING BLADES
Your blower is equipped with mulching blades as a standard feature. When using
the vacuum attachment, the mulching blades automatically reduce debris at a
ratio of up to 16:1.
Lower
Vacuum Tube
Upper T_
Vacuum
Elbow Tube
Blower
Tube
Throttle
Lever
Primer Button
Choke Lever
Fuel Mix
Starter
Rope
Rear
Handle
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