Craftsman 79960 Install Collection BAG, Adjust the Vacuum Inlet Height, Install Vacuum Inlet CAP

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION

STEP 2: INSTALL COLLECTION BAG

For walk-behind vacuuming or using the chipper, install the collection bag as described below.

1.Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

2, Make sure the bag (A in Figure 4) is zipped

3.Place the collection bag straps over the handlebars,

4.Line up the tabs on the bag inlet adapter (B) with the slots in the discharge opening (C) and slide the bag inlet

adapter down all the way into the slots. Turn the retaining knob (F) until the tab on the knob drops into the slot on the top of the bag inlet adapter

STEP 3: ADJUST THE VACUUM INLET HEIGHT

The vacuum inlet height can be adjusted to six different settings in approximately 1/2" increments. These

settings allow inlet suction to be adjusted for varying needs, For example, when vacuuming deep layers of leaves, adjust the vacuum inlet height at the front of the machine to its highest setting as described below (see Figure 5):

1.Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire

from the spark plug, and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop,

2.Squeeze the adjuster lever (A in Figure 5) toward the wheel to disengage the adjuster pin from the hole in the height adjuster bracket,

3.Rotate the adjuster lever toward the rear (discharge opening) of the machine to raise the height and then

release the adjuster lever so that the adjuster pin engages the selected hole in the bracket, Rotate the lever in the opposite direction to lower the inlet height.

4.Be sure that both adjuster levers are adjusted to the same height

Figure 4: Install collection bag.

NOTE: Thei'od (D) on the inlet adapter is part of the machine's safety interlock system Make sure that the rod fits securely in the slot in the safety interlockswitch (E).

BAG MAINTENANCE TIP: Keep the bag clean by occasionally washing it (by hand) with mild soap and water A clean bag improves air flow and results in

better vacuuming performance, Do not wash the bag in an automatic washer Do not use a cleaner which

contains bleach Allow the bag to dry thoroughly before storing,

B

Figure 5: Vacuum Height Adjustment Lever and Inlet Cap.

STEP 4: INSTALL VACUUM INLET CAP

1.Postion the inlet cap (B, Figure 5) so that the bar on the cap is aligned with the arrow at the REMOVE position.

-2. Twist the cap 1/4 turn clockwise which will secure the cap in place,

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