Craftsman 358.794772 manual HOW to Convert Unit from Vacuum USE to Blower USE, Adjustment

6.Turnknobclockwisetosecureel- bowtube.

VACUUMTUBEASSEMBLY

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1. Insertthetipofascrewdriverinto

the latch area of the vacuum inlet. LatchA_ea q Blower

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

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

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Inlet

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

upper vacuum tube.

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Slanted end of

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).

VACUUM BAG SHOULDER STRAP

ADJUSTMENT

1.Hold the unit as shown with the

muffler side facing away from your body and clothes.

2.Pass the shoulder strap over your head and onto your right shoulder.

3.Extend your left arm toward the rear of the vacuum bag.

4.Adjust shoulder strap unffl the vacu- um bag/shoulder strap seam lies be- tween your thumb and index finger.

5.Make sure air flows freely from the elbow tube into bag. If bag is kinked, the unit will not operate properly.