Craftsman 358.748260 manual Know Your Electric Blower, Tube Release Button

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MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

Cord

Recessed

100FT.

A. IW4G.*

*American Wire Gauge

Secure the extension cord to the unit by threading the cord through the cord re- tainer (see illustration). Insert the cord

receptacle into the recessed plug. CAUTION: Failure to use cord retain-

er could result in damage to the unit, extension cord, or both.

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KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC BLOWER

READ THIS OPERATOR'SMANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR 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.

ON/OFF Switch . -_ Variable Speed Control

 

 

 

 

Collection Bag

Cord

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Air Vents

 

 

 

 

 

Elbow

 

 

 

 

Tube

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Upper Vacuum Tube

 

 

 

Inlet Cover

Retaining Post

 

 

 

Latch

Vacuum Assist Handle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upper Vacuum Tube

 

 

 

 

Blower Tube

 

 

 

 

Lower Vacuum Tube

 

 

 

 

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ON/OFF SWITCH

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

INLET COVER LATCH

The INLET COVER LATCH is used to

open and close the inlet cover and to secure the upper vacuum tube to the blower unit.

BLOWER TUBE

The BLOWER TUBE is designed to di- rect the flow of air.

INLET RESTRICTOR

The INLET RESTRICTOR improves the blower function.

TUBE RELEASE BUTTON

Tile TUBE RELEASE BUqq-ONsecures the blower tube or elbow tube to the

blower unit during operation. Also,

pressing the tube release button allows removal of the blower tube or elbow

tube.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL

The VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL is de- signed to allow an increase or de- crease in motor speed as necessary during blower use only. To avoid caus- ing damage to the unit, DO NOT at- tempt to use the variable speed control during vacuum use.

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358.748260, 74826 specifications

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