Craftsman 79938 Adjusting the Shoulder Strap on the Collection BAG, Extension Cord

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ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP ON THE COLLECTION BAG

•Carefully loop the shoulder strap through the buckle as shown in the illustration below.

•Position the unit on your right.hand side, blower outlet and bag pointing toward the rear, Hold the unit in an

upright position, and support the low- er vacuum tube on the ground,

•Place the shoulder strap over your head and onto your left shoulder.

•Adiust the strap to aitow a tree flow of air from the blower. If the collection bag is kinked, the unit will not oper-

ate properly.

NOTE: The strap is designed to position the collectionbeg on your shoulder with- out kinks.The strap is not intendedto supportthe weight of the unit.

Shoulder strap on [eft shouldel"

No kinksin ba _JI

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HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE.

•Stop unit and unplug the extension cord.

•Remove the vacuum tubes and collection bag.

•Install the inlet restrictor that was re-

moved when assembling for vacuum

use.

NOTE: If you are unable to locate the inlet restrictor,the unit will still operate.

This restrtctor improves the blower function.

•Close the inlet cover and make sure it is latched closed.

•Re-install the blower tubes. Reter to

the section ATTACHINGTHE BLOWER TUBEAND NOZZLEfor instructions on how to attach these items.

EXTENSION CORD

Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on nameplate of the unit to power your edger.

The extension cord used to reach the power source must be:

•Specifically marked as suitable for outdoor use, The cord must be marked with the suffix '_/-A."

•Heavy enough to carry ourrent from

the power source the full length of extension cord to the unit. Otherwise,

loss of power and overheating can occur causing damage to unit. Refer to chert for minimum wire gauge rec- ommendalions. The cord must be marked with the proper wire gauge. (Appropriate extension cords are available.) Do not use multiple cords.

•In good condition. Cord Insulation must be intact with no cracks or

deterioration, Plug connectors must be undamaged.

MINIMUMWIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

/VOL'rSI 25FT.

50FT.

100 FT,

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120

16

16 *

14

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A'W'G"

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• American Wire Gauge

Securethe extensioncordto the unitby

tyingthecord ontothe cordretainer,In- sertthecord receptaclein tothe re-

cessedp_j.

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Contents Craftsman Electrical Safety Operator SafetyConstruction Tainer and connect to recessed plug as shown in this manualUnit repaired by your Sears Ser- vice Center Expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edgesVacuum Safety UNIT/MAINTENANCE SafetyMaintain the unit acoording to recom- mended procedures Blower SafetyStandards AssemblyAssembly Instructions for Using Your Unit AS a BlowerAttach the Collection BAG Assembly Instructions for Using Your Unit AS a VacuumRemove the Inlet Restrictor Attaching the Vacuum TubesExtension Cord Adjusting the Shoulder Strap on the Collection BAGHOW to Convert Unit from Vacuum USE to Blower USE Minimumwire Gauge RecommendationsOperating Instructions Stopping Your Unit Readthis Operatorsmanualand Safetyrules BeforeoperatingyourStarting Your Unit Before Each USE Check for Loose Fasteners and Parts When to PerformAfter Each USE Clean Unit & Labels Yearly Clean Collection BAGParts Available Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Cause RemedyBlower Storage

79938 specifications

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