Craftsman 358.797550 Instruction Manual page 5

3. To remove the tube, turn the knob
to loosen clamp; remove tube.
VACUUM ASSEMBLY
VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the vacuum
bag and insert the elbow tube.
2. Push the small end of the elbow
tube through the small opening in
the bag.
Elbow
Tube
Small
Opening
Opening Rib
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 tube from engine.
roove
5. Insert the elbow tube into the blow-
er outlet. Make sure elbow tube is
aligned with the blower outlet
groove.
6. Turn clamp knob clockwise to tight-
eR.
VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Align the lower vacuum tube as
shown. Push lower vacuum tube
into upper vacuum tube.
Upper
Vacuum Tub_-_.._
Lower
Vacuum Tube
2. Insert a screwdriver into the latch
area on the vacuum inlet cover.
Blower
Latch Outlet
Area
_-_ Latch Area
_]_ V_ct _mver
3. Gently tilt the handle of the screw-
driver toward the back of the unit
while pulling up on the vacuum in-
let cover with your other hand.
4. Hold the vacuum inlet cover open
until upper vacuum tube is installed.
Vacuum Inlet
Retaining Post
Vacuum _
Inlet
Cover
5. Place the hooks on the vacuum tube
on the retaining posts; pivot tube into
position. Secure vacuum tube by
turning the knob clockwise until tight.
Hooks
6. When converting back to the blow-
er feature, make sure latch on the
vacuum inlet cover is securely fas-
tened.
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