Craftsman 358.797290 Operator's Manual page 5

Elbow
Tube
/
Dpper
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 complete-
ly.
4. Remove blower tube from engine.
Rib
Groove
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-
en.
7. Secure the ends of the shoulder
strap by routing the strap through
the buckle as shown.
VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Align the lower vacuum tube as
shown. Push lower vacuum tube
into upper vacuum tube.
Upper
Vacuum Tube—.
Lower
Vacuum Tube
2. Insert a screwdriver into the latch
area on the vacuum inlet cover.
Small
Opening
latch
Area
4
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.
Vacuu
Retaining Post
Vacuum
In let
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.
When converting back to the blow-
er feature, make sure latch on the
vacuum inlet cover is securely fas-
tened.
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Blower
Outlet
– Latch Area
Vacuum
= Inlet Cover