Craftsman 74826 manual Double Insulation Construction, UNIT/MAINTENANCE Safety, Blower Safety

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION

This unit is double insulated to help

protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of two

separate "layers" of electrical insula- tion instead of grounding.

Tools and appliances built with a double insulation system are not in- tended to be grounded, No grounding means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be add- ed to this unit, As a result, the exten- sion cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical outlet. Safety precautions

must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double insulation

system only provides added protection

against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.

, ILWARNING:

All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified ser- vice personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words "double insulation" or "double insulated". The symbol [] (square within a square) may also be marked on the appliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by Sears service

personnel can cause the double insula- tion construction to become ineffective

and result in serious injury.

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

•Do not set the unit on any surface ex- cept a clean, hard area while the unit is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit, property, or caus-

ing serious injury to bystanders or op- erator.

•Do not overreach or use from unstable

surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care when cleaning on stairways. Keep firm footing and balance at all times. Keep hands out of tubes.

•Inspect the entire unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until the unit is in proper working order.

•This unit is double insulated. See the

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION section. Have all internal service per-

formed by qualified service repair per- sonnel to avoid creating a hazard or voiding your warranty.

•Have all maintenance other than the

recommended procedures described in the operator's manual performed by your Sears Service Center.

•Always see your Sears Service Center to replace a damaged impeller. Parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way can fly apart and cause serious injury. Re-

place damaged parts before using the unit.

•Never place any object in the air in- take opening as this could restrict

proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.

•Never douse the unit with water or

other liquids or squirt with a water hose. Clean the unit using a damp

cloth. Wipe off with a clean dry cloth. See MAINTENANCE.

•Check air intake openings and tubes frequently, always with the unit stopped and power source discon-

nected. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accumulate and re-

strict proper air flow.

•Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this unit to extreme heat.

•Store the unit unplugged in a high,

cool, dry, indoor area out of the reach of children.

•Use only recommended attachments and replacement parts to avoid creat- ing a hazard and/or voiding warranty.

•Maintain the unit according to recom- mended procedures.

BLOWER SAFETY

•Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.

•Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects

such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise

cause injury or damage during opera- tion.

•Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a blower, always install a blower tube. Use only recommended attachments.

•To avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fire-

places, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

•Never place objects inside the blower tubes; always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and

solid objects such as trees, automo- biles, walls, etc. The force of air can

cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt