Craftsman 358.798370 manual Operating Instructions Stopping Your Unit, Starting Your Unit

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KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC BLOWER

READ THIS OPERATOR'SMANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR

UNIT. Compare the illustrations to your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Blower Tube

Collection Bag

Nozzle

Upper Vacuum Tube

Lower Vacuum Tube

The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to acti- vate the motor.

The INLET COVER LATCH is used to

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STOPPING YOUR UNIT

Slide the On/Off switch to the OFF position.

STARTING YOUR UNIT

Your unit has two run positions, Low and High. Slide the switch to one of these positions to turn on the unit.

WARNING: Do not use the unit with- out the blower tubes, or collection bag properly attached to avoid flying debris and/or impeller contact which can cause serious injury. Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into the eyes and face which can result in blindness or serious injury.

USING YOUR UNIT AS A BLOWER Use your unit as a blower for:

•Sweeping debris or grass clippings from driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.

•Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into piles, or removing debris

open and close the inlet cover.

The NOZZLE is designed to direct the flow of air.

from corners, around joints, or be- tween bricks.

Direct air flow by directing the nozzle down or to one side. Always work away from solid objects such as walks, large stones, vehicles, and fences. Clean corners by starting in corners and moving outward. This will help

prevent an accumulation of debris which could fly into your face.

Be careful when working near plants. The force of the air could damage tender plants.

Blower Operating

Position

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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 TubesHOW to Convert Unit from Vacuum USE to Blower USE Adjusting the Shoulder Strap On the Collection BAGMinimum Wire Gauge Recommendations Volts Extension CordOperating Instructions Stopping Your Unit Starting Your UnitClean Unit & Labels Yearly Clean Collection BAGEneral Recommendations Before Each USE Check for Loose Fasteners and PartsTroubleshooting Chart Symptom Cause RemedyBlower Storage Parts Available

79837, 358.798370 specifications

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