Craftsman 358.799343 operating instructions UNIT/MAINTENANCE Safety, Blower Safety

insulationconstructionconsistsoftwo	•	Have	all maintenance				other than the
separate"layers"ofelectricalinsula-		recommended			procedures			described
tioninsteadofgrounding.		in the operator's manual performed							by
Toolsandappliancesbuiltwitha		your Sears Service Center.
doubleinsulationsystemarenotin-	• Always see your Sears Service Cen-
tendedtobegroundedNogrounding. ter to replace a damaged impeller.
meansisprovidedonthisunit,nor		Parts	that are		chipped,		cracked,		bro-
shouldameansofgroundingbeadd-		ken, or damaged				in any other way
edtothisunitAsaresult,theexten.-		can fly apart		and cause serious inju-
sioncordusedwithyourunitcanbe		ry. Replace		damaged			parts before
pluggedintoanypolarized120volt		using	the unit.
electricaloutletSafetyprecautions.	•	Never	place	any object			in	the air in-
mustbeobservedwhenoperatingany		take opening			as this could			restrict
electricaltoolThedoubleinsulation.		proper air flow			and	cause		damage	to
systemonlyprovidesaddedprotection		the unit.
againstinjuryresultingfromaninternal	•	Never douse the unit with water or
electricalinsulationfailure.		other	liquids	or squirt with a water
/I WARNING:		hose. Clean the unit using a damp
		cloth. Wipe off with				a clean		dry cloth.
		See MAINTENANCE.

All electrical repairs to this unit, includ- ing housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service 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 ser-

vice personnel can cause the double insulation construction to become inef-

fective and result in serious injury.

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

•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.

• Do not set tile unit on any surface BLOWER SAFETY

except 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 causing serious injury to bystand- ers or operator.

•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 section. Have

all internal service performed by qu- alified service repair personnel to avoid creating a hazard or voiding you r warranty.

•Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.

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

jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can ricochet, be thrown, or oth- erwise cause injury or damage dur- ing operation.

•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 people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.