Craftsman 358.79474 manual Vacuum Tube Assembly, HOW to Convert Unit from Vacuum USE to Blower USE

4.Align the tabs on the inside of the vacuum inlet with the slots in the

upper vacuum tube.

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5.Insert the elbow tube into the blow- er outlet. Make sure elbow tube rib

is aligned with the blower outlet groove.

6.Turn knob clockwise to secure el- bow tube.

VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY

,_ WARNING: Stop engine and be

sure the impeller blades have stopped turning before opening the vacuum in-

let door or attempting to insert or re- move the vacuum or blower tubes.

The rotating blades can cause serious injury.

1.Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area of the vacuum inlet.

LatchArea

Vacuum inlet Cover

2.Gently tilt the handle of the screw- driver toward the front of the unit to

release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand.

3.Hold the vacuum inlet cover open until upper vacuum tube is installed.

Vacuum

Inlet

Cover

Vacuum inlet

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5.Push the upper vacuum tube into the vacuum inlet. Turn the tube

counterclockwise until a click is felt to secure the tube to the blower unit,

6.Align slanted end of lower vacuum tube as shown. Firmly push lower vacuum tube into upper vacuum tube.

Slanted end of lower vacuum tube

HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE

1.Remove the elbow tube and vacu-

um bag by turning the knob coun- terclockwise to loosen the elbow tube.

2.Remove the vacuum tubes by turn- ing the tubes clockwise.

3.Close the vacuum inlet cover and make sure it is latched closed,

4.Reinstall the blower tubes (see

BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY).

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