Blower Assembly - Craftsman 358.748240 Instruction Manual

• Never use forspreading chemicals,
fertilizers, orany other substances
which m ay c ontain toxic m aterials.
VACUUM SAFETY
• Stop the motor and disconnect the
power source before opening the air
inlet door or attempting to insert or re-
move the vacuum tubes. The motor
must be stopped and the impeller
blades no longer turning to avoid seri-
ous injury from the rotating blades.
• Hard objects can be thrown through
the collection bag or the housing and
become dangerous missiles which
can cause serious injury to the opera-
tor or others.
• When using the vacuum attachment,
the unit is designed to pick up dry ma-
terial such as leaves, grass, small
twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacu-
um stones, gravel, metal, broken
glass, etc., to avoid severe damage to
the impeller. To avoid the possibility of
electrical shock, do not attempt to vac-
uum water or other liquids.
• Never run the unit without the proper
equipment attached. When used as a
vacuum, always install vacuum tubes
and collection bag assembly. Make
sure the collection bag assembly is
completely zipped when unit is running
to avoid flying debris. Use only recom-
mended attachments.
• Avoid situations which could set the
collection bag on fire. Do not vacuum
discarded matches, cigars, cigarettes,
or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits,
brush piles, etc. To avoid spreading
fire, do not use blower near leaf or
brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
• Always use the collection bag shoul-
der strap when vacuuming to avoid
loss of control.
• Check air intake openings, elbow tube,
and vacuum tubes frequently, always
with the unit stopped and the power
source disconnected. Keep vents and
tubes free of debris which can accu-
mulate and restrict proper air flow. Do
not use with any opening blocked,
Keep free of dust, lint, hair and any-
thing that may reduce air flow.
STANDARDS
This product is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL Standard 1017.
If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good judg-
ment. If you need assistance, contact
your Sears Service Center or call
1-800-235-5878. Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result
in serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CARTON CONTENTS
Model 358.748240
• Blower
• Blower Tube
• 2 Vacuum Tubes
• Elbow Tube
• Collection Bag
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
_I_WARNING: Stop the unit and
disconnect from the power source be-
fore opening the inlet cover or attempt-
ing to insert or remove the inlet restrictor,
blower tube, or vacuum tubes. The mo-
tor must be stopped and the impeller
blades no longer turning to avoid serious
injury from the rotating blades.
_WARNING: If received as-
sembled, ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
• A standard screwdriver is required for
assembly.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly instructions for using
your unit as a vacuum follow this sec-
tion.
Attaching the blower tube
If you have already assembled your
unit for use as a vacuum, refer to the
section HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM
VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE.
To attach blower tube:
1. Align the grooves on the blower
tube with the grooves on the blower
outlet.