•Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in a cooI, dry, wel_ventilated pIace; use an approved, marked con- tainer for al} fuel purposes.
•Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit.
•Make sure the unit is properIy as- sembIed and in good operating con- dition.
•Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
•Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills before starting engine.
•Move at least t0 feet (3 meters) away from fuet and fueling site be- fore starting engine,
•Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammabIe tiquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
_I'WARNING: Stop the engine be-
fore opening the vacuum intet door. The engine must be stopped and the impeller btades no longer turning to
avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.
•Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until unit is in proper working order.
•Keep outside surfaces free from oi_ and fuel.
•Never start or run engine inside a closed room, building or other un-
ventilated area. Breathing exhaust fumes can kilt.
•To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves while operating unit.
•Do not set unit on any surface ex- cept a clean, hard area while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge open- ing, damaging unit, property, or caus- ing serious injury to bystanders or operator,
•Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or
where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be present.
•DO not overreach or use from unsta- ble surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at all times.
•Never place objects inside the blower tubes; always direct the bIow-
ing debris away from people, ani- mals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, waits, 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.
•Never run unit without the proper equipment attached. When using your unit as a blower, always instat_ b}ower tubes. When using the op- tiona_ vacuum kit, always instalt vac- uum tubes and vacuum bag assem- bly. Make sure vacuum bag assem- bly is compIete_y zipped.
•Check air intake opening, blower tubes, and vacuum tubes frequent}y, a_ways with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected. Keep vents
and discharge tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air ftow.
•Never ptace any object in air intake opening as this coutd restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.
•Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or other substances which may contain toxic materiaIs.
•To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
•Use only for jobs explained in this
manuaI.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
•Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described in the instruction manual performed by Sears Service.
•Disconnect spark plug before per- forming maintenance except for car- buretor adjustments.
•Use only recommended CraftsmanZ replacement parts; use of any other parts may void your warranty and cause damage to your unit.
•Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use up fuel left in carburetor by start- ing engine and _etting it run unti_ it stops,
•Do not use any accessory or attach- ment other than those recommended
by manufacturer for use with your unit.
•Do not store the unitorfuelin a
closed area where fue} vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, e_ectric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.