Craftsman 358.798370 Eneral Recommendations, Before Each USE Check for Loose Fasteners and Parts

USINGYOURUNITASAVACUUM Useyourunitasavacuumtopickup drymaterialsuchasleaves,grass, smalltwigs,andbitsofpaper.

•Forbestresultsduringvacuumuse,

operateyourunitathighspeed.

•Moveslowlybackandforthoverthe materialasyouvacuumAvoidforc.- ingtheunitintoapileofdebrisas thiscanclogtheunit.

•Keepthevacuumtubeaboutaninch abovethegroundforbestresults.

NOTE:Iftheunitbecomesclogged, stoptheunitanddisconnecttheexten- sioncordWaituntiltheimpellerhas. completelystoppedturning,thenre- movethevacuumtubesCarefully. reachintothevacuumopeningand clearoutthecloggeddebris.

CLEANINGTHECOLLECTIONBAG

IMPORTANT: THE COLLECTION BAG MUST BE PROPERLY EMPTIED.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK

Check for Loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged or worn parts Clean unit and labels

Clean Collection Bag

G ENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cov- er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To re- ceive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instruct- ed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

•Inlet Cover

•Blower Tube

•Nozzle

•Vacuum Tubes

•Collection Bag

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Refer replacement of damaged/worn

•You must properly empty and main- tain the collection bag to avoid dete- rioration and obstruction of air flow.

•Remove the collection bag from the unit and empty after each use. Do not store bag containing leaves, grass, etc.

•Wash the bag once a year. Remove the bag from the blower and turn the bag inside out. Wash the bag with a water hose. Allow the bag to hang and dry before you reuse the bag.

Vacuum Operating

Position

WHEN TO PERFORM

Before each use

Before each use

After each use

Yearly

parts to your Sears Service Center.

•On/Off Switch - Ensure switch func- tions properly by moving the switch to the Off position. Make sure motor stops; then restart motor and contin- ue.

AFTER EACH USE

CLEAN UNIT & LABELS

•Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

YEARLY

CLEAN COLLECTION BAG

•Remove the bag and empty after each use. Do not store bag without emptying the bag of all contents,

•Wash the bag once a year by turning inside out and washing with a water hose, Be sure to let bag dry com- pletely before re-using the unit.

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