Craftsman 358.794704 Operator's Manual page 7

ASSEMBLY
_ILWARNING: Stop engine and be
sure the impeller blades have stopped
turning before opening the vacuum
inlet door or attempting to insert or re-
move the vacuum tubes. The rotating
blades can cause serious injury.
,_ WARNING: If you receive your
unit assembled, repeat all steps to en-
sure your unit is properly assembled
and all fasteners are secure.
• A standard screwdriver is required
for assembly.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
If you have already assembled your
unit for use as a vacuum, remove the
vacuum tubes and collection bag.
1. Align the rib on the upper blower
tube with the groove in the blower
outlet; slide the tube into place.
NOTE: Knob must be loose enough to
allow blower tube to be inserted in blow-
er outlet. Loosen knob by turning coun-
terclockwise.
._f -_ Blower Outlet
_ _ _,
'"_:-_ "_G'roove Rib
2. Secure the tube by turning the
knob clockwise.
3. Align the slots on the lower blower
tube with the tabs on the upper
blower tube.
Upper Blower
Tube
Tab
Lower Blower
Tube
Slot
4. Slide the lower blower tube onto
the upper blower tube.
5. Turn the lower blower tube clock-
wise until a click is felt to secure
the lower blower tube to the upper
blower tube.
NOTE: When the upper and lower
blower tubes are assembled together
properly, the arrows on both tubes will
be aligned.
6. To remove the tubes, turn the knob
counterclockwise to loosen the
tubes; remove the tubes.
HIGH-SPEED NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
When greater air speed is desired, use
the high-speed nozzle.
1. Align the slots on the nozzle with
the tabs on the lower blower tube.
_ -'--_..__ High- Speed
--_ __ Nozzle
Lower Blower Tab/ _
Tube Slot
2. Slide the nozzle onto the lower
blower tube.
3. Turn the nozzle clockwise until a
click is felt to secure the nozzle to
the lower blower tube.
VACUUM ASSEMBLY
VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the vacuum
bag and insert the elbow tube.
2. Push the small end ofthe elbow
tube through the small opening in
the bag.
T%OW R,b
Zipper
Opening
Small Opening
NOTE: Make sure edge of the small
opening is flush against the flared area
of the elbow tube, and the rib on the
elbow tube is on the bottom.
3. Close the zipper on the bag. Make
sure the zipper is closed completely.
4. Remove blower tubes from engine.
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