Craftsman 358.799400 instruction manual Vacuum Assembly, Collection BAG Assembly

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VACUUM ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Assembly instructions for using your unit as a blower are explained in the previous section.

If you have already assembled your unit for use as a blower, remove the blower tube.

Remove the inlet restrictor

An inlet restrictor is used when using your unit as a blower. This restrictor is not used during vacuum use and must be removed during assembly for vacu- um use.

NOTE: Be sure to keep the inlet re- stricter for using your unit as a blower.

1.Ensure unit is stopped and extension cord is unplugged.

2.Open the inlet cover by inserting the tip of a screwdriver into the latch

area on the blower unit. Gently tilt handle of screwdriver toward the front of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand.

Bottom view

Latch Area

of unit

Vacuum Inlet Cover (closed)

Latch Area

ground during vacuum use. The lower tube attaches to the upper tube.

1.Ensure unit is stopped and exten- sion cord is unplugged.

2.While holding inlet cover open, place the hooks of the vacuum assist han- dle on the retaining posts of the unit.

3.Raise the tube until it is secured to

the blower unit by the red inlet cover latch.

Upper Vacuum Tube

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4.TOattach the lower vacuum tube to

the upper vacuum tube, first align the arrows on the two tubes. Then, press the two tubes together until the lower tube is securely seated in the upper tube (about 3 inches).

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_'_" Align arrows on upper

and lower tubes

Vacuum / nlet Cover (opened)

3.Turn the inlet restrictor counterclock- wise and remove it from the unit. Do not close the inlet door. You will next attach the vacuum tubes.

COLLECTION BAG ASSEMBLY

1.Open the zipper on the collection bag and insert the elbow tube.

2.Push the small end of the elbow tube through the small opening in the bag.

NOTE: Make sure edge of the small opening is flush against the flared area of the elbow tube and the hole for the

tube release button is on top.

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Vacuum EIbow Tube

Tube

 

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Release

 

 

Button

 

 

Hole

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Inlet Cover

Inlet

Restrictor

Attaching the vacuum tubes There are 2 vacuum tubes, an upper

tube and a lower tube. The upper tube has a vacuum assist handle attached to

one end and is cut straight on both ends. The upper tube attaches to the blower unit. The lower tube has an

angled end that you point toward the

Zipper

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3.Close the zipper on the bag. Make sure the zipper is closed completely.

4.Align the grooves on the elbow tube with the grooves on the blower outlet.

5.Push the elbow tube onto the blow- er outlet until it snaps into place (el- bow tube is secured by red tube re- lease button).

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