Assembly - Craftsman 138.74898 Operator's Manual

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly
 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
WARNING: This new product has been shipped
in a partially assembled condition as described
below. Carefully check the packing list below
to ensure all items are included in the package;
the packing list describes all loose items that
are not assembled to the product as shipped.
Do not operate the product if any packing list
items are already assembled to your product
when you unpack it. Call the customer service
number below for assistance. Operation of a
product that may have been improperly preas -
sembled could result in serious personal injury.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no

breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care -
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
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PACKING LIST
Electric blower
Blower tube
Mulcher tubes
Bag
Operator's Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do
not operate this product until the parts are replaced.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product
or create accessories not recommended for use with
this product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result
in accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.
ASSEMBLE AS A MULCHER
Inserting the mulcher tube converts the unit from the blowing
to the vacuuming function.
1. Remove blower tube if assembled to unit.
2. Slide the front and rear mulcher tubes together until the
lock button engages. (See Fig 3)
3. Pull the lock button forward to disengage the gate. Hold
the gate open. (See Fig 3.1)
4. Insert the "wedged" end clip of the mulcher tube into
the rear clip. (See Fig 3.2). Push the "hooked" end clip of
the mulcher tube into the front clip. (See Fig 3.3). Press
the lock button back to engage the mulcher tube. (See Fig
3.4)
5. To remove tubes, reverse the actions of the previous
3 steps.
6. Insert the bag adaptor into the blower outlet. Lock the
bag adaptor with the lock button. To remove the bag,
simply press lock button and remove bag. (see Fig.5).
NOTE:
It may be necessary to remove the blower tube or
mulcher tubes to clear a blocked tube or impeller.
WARNING:
make sure the switch is in the OFF position, it is
unplugged, and the impellers have stopped before
attaching or removing tubes.
ASSEMBLE AS A BLOWER
1. Remove mulcher tube if assembled to unit.
2. Slide blower tube forward until the notched areas on
the blower housing click into the slots on the tube.
3. Insert the concentrator nozzle onto the regular nozzle
to lock. (Concentrator nozzle is used to increase air flow
in tight areas: flower beds. under decks, etc.).
NOTE: Blower will not run until gate is closed and locked.
INSTALLING BAG WITH SHOULDER HAR-
NESS
While standing in the operating position adjust the length
to fit the operator's size. Pull the tab to lengthen, pull the
strap to shorten.
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Do not connect to power supply until
To prevent serious personal injury,