Craftsman 358.798370 manual Operator Safety, Electrical Safety

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WarrantyStatement

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Storage

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SafetyRules

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TroubleshootingChart

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Assembly

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PartsAvailable

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Operation

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Spanish

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Maintenance

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Service&Adjustments

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PartsOrdering

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FULLTWOYEARWARRANTYONSEARSBESTCRAFTSMANELECTRICBLOWER

IfthisCraftsmanElectricBlowerfailstoperformproperlyduetoadefectinmateri- alorworkmanshipwithin(2)twoyearsfromthedateofpurchase,Searswillre- pairorreplaceit,freeofcharge.

WARRANTYSERVICEISAVAILABLEBYRETURNINGTHECRAFTSMANELECTRIC BLOWERTOTHENEARESTSEARSSTOREINTHEUNITEDSTATES.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights

whichvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Whenusing or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

and face which can result in blindness

electric

gardening

appliances,

basic

• Always

wear

a respirator or facemask

safety

precautions

should

always

be fol-

when

working

with the unit in dusty en-

lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric

vironments.

 

 

 

 

shock, and serious injury.

WARNING: The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be fol-

lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, and to provide reason- able safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible for fol- lowing the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire Operator's Manual before assem- bling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, under- stand, and follow the warnings and in- structions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit.

Close attention is necessary when used near children.

OPERATOR SAFETY

•Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, servic-

ing, or performing maintenance on your unit. Wearing eye protection can

help to prevent rooks or debris from

being blown or ricocheting into eyes

•Dress safely in long pants. Do not go barefoot or wear short pants or san- dais.

•Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medica- tion.

•Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Keep loose hair, loose cloth- ing, fingers, and all other parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Hair, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in

moving parts.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

•Use only a voltage supply as shown on the name plate of the unit.

•Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or ex- plosion and/or causing damage to unit.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where

dust or explosive vapors can build up.

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Contents CRAFTSMAN+ Operator Safety Electrical SafetyTo Reduce the Risk of Elec Double InsulationVacuum Safety UNIT/MAINTENANCE SafetyBlower Safety Wayswiththeunitstoppedandthe Assembly Instructions for Using Your Unit AS a Vacuum Attaching the Vacuum TubesMinimum Wire Gauge Recommendations Volts HOW to Convert Unit from Vacuum USE to Blower USEAdjusting the Shoulder Strap On the Collection BAG Extension CordOperating Instructions Stopping Your Unit Starting Your UnitEneral Recommendations Clean Unit & LabelsYearly Clean Collection BAG Before Each USE Check for Loose Fasteners and PartsBlower Storage Troubleshooting ChartSymptom Cause Remedy Parts Available

79837, 358.798370 specifications

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