•When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to pick up dry ma- terial such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper, Do not vacu- um stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc., to avoid severe damage to the impeller. To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not attempt to vac- uum water or other liquids.
•Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly. Make sure the collection bag assembly is completely zipped when unit is running to avoid flying debris, Use only recom- mended attachments,
•Avoid situations which could set the collection bag on fire, Do not vacuum discarded matches, cigars, cigarettes, or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. To avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
•Always use the collection bag shoul- der strap when vacuuming to avoid loss of control.
•Check air intake openings, elbow tube, and vacuum tubes frequently, always with the unit stopped and the power source disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accu-
mulate and restrict proper air flow. Do not use with any opening blocked, Keep free of dust, lint, hair and any- thing that may reduce air flow.
STANDARDS
This product is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL Standard 1017.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judg- ment. If you need assistance, contact your Sears Service Center or call
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CARTON CONTENTS
Model 358.799431
•Blower
•Blower Tube/Nozzle
•2 Vacuum Tubes
•Collection Bag
Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call
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d_.WARNING: Stop the unit and disconnect from the power source be- fore opening the inlet cover or attempt- ing to insert or remove the inlet restrictor, blower tube/nozzle, or vacuum tubes. The motor must be stopped and the im- peller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.
ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE/ NOZZLE
If you have already assembled your unit for use as a vacuum, remove the vacuum tubes and the collection bag.
1.Insert the blower tube/nozzle into the blower outlet
2.Twist the blower tube/nozzle clockwise until it is firmly seated in the blower outlet Make sure the nozzle end points upward as shown in the following illustration.
,Blower outlet
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sembled, ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly instructions for using your unit as a vacuum follow this sec- tion.
Blower Tube/Nozzle
VACUUM ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly instructions for using your unit as a blower are explained in the previous section.
If you have already assembled your unit for use as a blower, remove the blower tube/nozzle.
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