Craftsman 358.794741 Operator's Manual page 4

Use your unit as a blower for:
• Sweeping debris or grass clippings
from driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc,
• Blowing grass clippings, straw, or
leaves into piles, around joints, or be-
tween bricks,
Use your unit as a vacuum for:
• Picking up dry material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of
paper
• For best results during vacuum use,
operate your unit at high speed,
• Move slowly back and forth over the
material as you vacuum, Avoid forc-
ing the unit into a pile of debris as
this can clog the unit
• Keep the vacuum tube about an inch
above the ground for best results,
PLAN AHEAD
• Always wear eye protection when op-
erating, servicing, or pertorming main-
tenance on unit Wearing eye protec-
tion will help to prevent rocks or debris
from being blown or ricocheting into
eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury, Eye
protection should be marked Z87,
• Always wear foot protection, Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals,
• Always wear respirator or face mask
when working with unit in dusty envi-
ronments,
• Secure hair above shoulder length,
Secure or remove jewelry, loose
clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc,
They can be caught in moving parts,
• Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medi-
cation,
• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals away from work area a mini-
mum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating unit Do not
point blower nozzle in the direction of
people or pets,
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored,
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;
store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated
place; use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes,
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit
• Make sure the unit is properly as-
sembled and in good operating con-
dition,
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running,
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil, Wipe up fuel
spills before starting engine,
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site be-
fore starting engine,
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids,
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
AWARNING:
Stop the engine be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door. The
engine must be stopped and the impel-
ler blades no longer turning to avoid se-
rious injury from the rotating blades,
• Inspect unit before each use for
worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts, Do not use until unit is in
proper working order,
• Keep outside surtaces free from oil
and fuel,
• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room, building or other un-
ventilated area, Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill,
• To avoid static electricity shock, do
not wear rubber gloves or any other
insulated gloves while operating unit
• Do not set unit on any surface except
a clean, hard area while engine is run-
ning, Debris such as gravel, sand,
dust, grass, etc, could be picked up by
the air intake and thrown out through
discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to
bystanders or operato!'
• Avoid dangerous environments, Do
not use in unventilated areas or
where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build up could be present
• Do not overreach or use from unsta-
ble surtaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc, Keep firm
footing and balance at all times,
• Never place objects inside the
blower tubes; always direct the blow-
ing debris away from people, ani-
mals, glass, and solid objects such
as trees, automobiles, walls, etc, The
force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet
which can hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage,
• Never run unit without the proper
equipment attached, When using
your unit as a blower, always install
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