Craftsman 316.794830 Holding the Blower, Operating Tips, Using the Variable Speed Cruise Control

HOLDING THE BLOWER		I	Other Tips
			• Assure the unit is not directed at anybody or any loose debris
the left side of the unit to operate it as shown in figure 15				before	starting	the	unit.
			•	Verify	that the	unit	is in good working condition. Make sure the
WARNING:	After starting the unit, always stand on
to keep from	blocking the air intake.			tubes	are in place		and secure.

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. Check for the following:

•Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt

•If the conditions are dusty, the operator is wearing a dust mask or face mask

•Always hold the unit securely when operating. Keep a firm grip on the handle.

•To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required.

•Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours-- not early in

the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. Usual

recommendations are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday.

WARNING:

To

avoid

serious personal

injury, wear

•

To reduce noise levels,

limit the number of pieces of equipment

goggles or safety

glasses

at all times when operating

used at any one time.

this unit. Wear a face mask or dust

mask

in dusty

•

To reduce noise levels,

operate

power blowers at the lowest

locations.

possible speed to do the job.

•

The unit is in good working

condition

• Check your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air

intakes and air filters.

•

The tubes are in place and secure

•

Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.

OPERATING TIPS

•

In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces or use a mister

attachment when water is available.

I

• Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many

damage to the unit, make sure blower

tubes

are in place

lawn and garden applications, including areas such as screens,

WARNING:

To prevent

serious personal

injury or

patios, grills, porches, and gardens.

before you operate

the unit.

• Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly washed cars,

Using the Variable Speed Cruise Control

and blow debris safely away.

•

Use the curved nozzle extension

so the air stream can work close

1. Once the engine has started and warmed up, squeeze the

to the ground (p. E19, no. 25).

trigger to accelerate the unit as needed (Fig. 14).

• Clean up after using blowers and other equipment. Dispose of

2.

For longer periods

of operation

and to eliminate possible finger

debris appropriately.

fatique, move the variable speed cruise control toward the

•

Use the blower for trees, shrubs,

flower beds and hard-to-clean

FAST position to incrementally increase or maintain the unit's

areas. Also use the unit around buildings, walls, overhangs, fences

engine speed (Fig. 14). When the variable speed cruise control

and screens, and for other normal cleaning procedures.

is pressed, the trigger will recede

into the handle.

• Hold the blower with the right hand. Do not stand on the right

3.

To decrease engine

speed, move

the variable speed cruise

control to the SLOW position and the trigger will return to idle	side of the blower when operating the unit (Fig. 14). If you do, you
	will be blocking the air intake and this will affect the unit's
(Fig. 14).
	performance. Instead, be sure to stand on the left side of the unit to
	maximize the unit'sefficiency (Fig. 15).

INCORRECT POSITION CORRECT POSITION

Cruise Control __ ____._/(Idle-- I rlggerposition)

Fig. 14

Fig. 15