Craftsman 358.796920 Operator's Manual page 11

As a vacuum, the unit is designed to pick up dry material
such as leaves, grass, small twigs and bits of paper. Do not
attempt to vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc.
to avoid severe damage to the impeller.
10 Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. Always install the suction tube and col-
lection bag. Make surethe collection bag assembly
is completely zipped when the unit is in use to avoid
flying debris
1 Read your Operator's Manual, Make certain you
completely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions,
before operating the unit
2 Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or
debris from being blown or ricochet;_g into eyes
and face which can result in loss of vision or serious
personal injury.
3 Dress safely in long pants. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, short pants or sandals; or go
barefoot
4 Check the unit before operation, Look for worn,
loose, or damaged parts Do not use until the unit
is in proper working order
5 Inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove
all debris and objectssuch as rocks,glass,wire, large
sticks, etc that can cause damage during operation
6 Keepobservers, children, bystanders, andanimals
safely away. Before starting the engine and during
operation make certain people and animals are away
from the work area - a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters).
7 Check air intake opening and collection bag tube
frequently, always with the engine stopped. Engine
RPM will increase significantly when the suction or
collection bag tube is clogged. Keep vents and tubes
free of debris which can accumulate and restrict proper
air flow.
8 Use the correct operating position. (Figure 14)
Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, roof tops, etc
Keep firm footing and balance at all times
9 Do not wear rubber or any other insulated gloves
to avoid static electricity shock.
B. OP_RATnNG T_PS
11 Always use the collection bag and engine shoulder
straps to avoid loss of control.
Z_WARNING
Do not insert or remove suction tube with engine run-
ning to avoid serious personal injury. Always stop the
engine before unclogging the unit or performing any
maintenance on the collection bag.
COLLECTION
BAG
STRAP
Figure 14
1, Move the unit slowly back and forth over debris
to be vacuumed, Avoid forcing the suction tube into
a pile of debris as this can clog the unit.
2 If the unit becomes clogged:
a. Stoptheengineanddisconnectthesparkplug.Do
not attempt to remove obstructions with engine
running.
b Wait until the impetler has completely stopped turn-
ing, then remove the suction tube
c Carefully reach into the vacuum opening and clear
out debris
ENGINE
STRAP
CONTROL
"/PANEL
3 The collection bag must be properly emptied
,and maintained to avoid deterioration a nd ob-
structing air flow which will reduce the
performance of the vacuum.
a. Empty the bag after each use. Do not store bag
containing wet grass, leaves, etc
b. Clean the bag after every three uses by turn-
ing the bag inside out after initial emptying and
vigorously shaking out dust and excess debris
c. Wash the bag once a year
1) Turn bag inside out
2). Hang up
3). Hose down thoroughly
4). Hang to dry 11