Craftsman 257.796362 manual Fnit, Shoulder Strap Adjustment, Blower Conversion, Operationoperation

D. SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT

1.With your left hand hold the unit in an upright posi- tion, supporting the Lower Vacuum Tube on the ground. Make sure the Blower Outlet and Collection Bag are positioned on your fight-handside. Figure 6.

2.Place the Collection Bag Strap over your left shoul- der. Figure 6.

3.A_ust the Shoulder Strap to allow a free flow of air from the blower outlet. Figure 6. If the Bag is kinked, the unit will not operate properly.

E. BLOWER CONVERSION

1.Stop unit.

2.Remove the Vacuum Tubes and Collection Bag.

3.Secure the Vacuum Inlet Cover. Make sure that the

Latch on the Vacuum Inlet Cover is securely fastened and the screw is reinstalled.

,Reinstall the blower tubes as shown in the "Blower

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A.	OPERATOR		SAFETY
			A WARNING "
Do not assemble or disassemble the vacuum tube
while	the	unit is running.		Inserting or removing

the vacuum tube while the unit is running can re-

sult in serious injury. Always stop the unit					and dis-
connect	the power	source	before	unclogging		the
unit or	performing	any	maintenance	on	the	col-
lection	bag.					!

As a blower, the unit is designed to blow debris, grass, straw, leaves, or small twigs. Never use for spreading or

misting chemicals, fertilizers, or any other materials

which may contain toxic substances. As a vacuum, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not attempt to vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, or any other debris which may cause damage to the impeller. Do not attempt to vacuum snow, water, or any other liquids to avoid the possibility of electrical shock. Vacuuming wa- ter or other liquids will cause damage to the unit and possible electrical shock. Avoid situations that could catch the collection bag on fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or ciga- rettes or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc.

1. Read your Operator's Manual. Make sure you

completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety instructions in the manual before operat- ing the unit.

2.Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness or other serious in-

jury.

3.Always wear a respirator or facemask when working in dusty environments.

4. Dress safely in longpants. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals, short pants, loose clothing, or jewelry.

5.Check the unit before each operation. Look for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use the unit until it is in proper working order.

6.Inspect area before operating unit. Remove all debris and objects such as rocks, glass, wire, large sticks, etc that can cause damage during operation.

		Shoulder	Strap
		Left	Shoulder
		Blower Outlet
		And Collection
Free Flow		Bag On PJght-
		Hand	Side
Of Air
No Kinks
in Bag
	Figure	6
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BLOWERVACUUM

OPERATIONOPERATION

Figure 7

7. Keep children, bystanders, and animals safe-

15 away. Before starting the unit and during opera- uon, make certain children, people, and animals are

a minimum of 30 feet away from the work area.

8. Check air intake opening, blower tubes, and

vacuum tubes frequentl_ always with the motor

stopped and the power source disconnected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free ofdebris which can ac- cumulate and restrict proper air flow.

9. Use the correct operating position. Figure 7. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such

as ladders, trees, steep slopes_ roof tops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at all times.

10. Never place objects inside the blower tubes;

always direct blowing debris awa 7 from people, ani-

mals, glass, and solidobjects such as trees, automo- biles, walls, etc. The force ofair can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which may hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other dam-

lI._ver	run the	unit without	the	proper	equip-
merit	attached.	When usingyour		unit as	a blower,

always install blower tubes. When usingyour unit as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly. Make sure collection bag assembly is completely zipped.

12.When using your unit as a vacuum, always use collection bag shoulder strap to avoid loss of control.

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