Craftsman 257.796362 manual General Maintenance, WAB2ING, Self-lubricating

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

A. MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE

WAB2_ING

This blower is provided with double insulation.

Use only identical replacement parts. All electri-

cal repairs to the unit, including housing, switch,

motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by

Sears qualified service personnel. Failure to do so

iean cause the double insulation construction to

become ineffeetive and result in serious injury to the operator.

1.Keep the air intake clean and air vents free of debris to avoid overheating the motor. Figure 10. Prevent foreign objects from entering fan area.

2.If an object is drawn into the unit through the air intake, do the following.

a.Turn the switch to "Off" and unplug the power cord.

b.Remove cover screw. Remove the vacuurn tubes and/or open the inlet cover (Figure 11).

c.Locate and remove object(s).

d.Inspect impeller for cracks." If damaged, do not operate unit to avoid injury to operator or oth- ers and/or further damage to the unit. Have im- peller replaced by a Sears qualified service deal- er. Do not attempt to replace it yourself.

e.Rotate the impeller to be certain it turns freely. If it does not, check for additional foreign mate- rial or have unit inspected and repaired by a Sears qualified service dealer.

f.Close cover and reinstall vacuum tubes and cov- er screw.

3.If unit vibrates abnormally, stop motor im-

mediately. Abnormal vibration usually indicates

a mechanical problem and continued operation

could lead	to	injury	to	operator	or	others and/or
damage to	the	unit.
4. The unit	is	equipped		with	self-lubricating
bearings.	Periodic		relubrication		is	not required.

5. If the unit fails to operate, disconnect exten-

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BoSTORAGE

1. Clean the unit before storing. Payparticular attention to the air intake and air vents; keep them free of debris. Use a mild detergent and sponge dampened with warm water to clean the plastic sur- faces. Avoid all other types of detergents, cleaners, or solvents; they can contain chemicals, such as aromatic oils (lemon, pine) or kerosene, that can se-

riously damage the plastic housing. Do not spray the unit with water.

2.Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil- dren.

3.The collectionbag must be properlyemptied

and maintained to avoid deterioration and obstruc- tion of air flow which will reduce the performance of the vacuum. For cleaning inst_act_ons, refer to

"USING YOUR UNIT," in the "OPERATING TIPS --VACUUM" section.

AWARNING

Maintain the unit according to recommended pro- cedures.

AWARNING

Avoid all types of detergents, cleaners or solvents.

Never submerge the unit or douse it with water or any other liquid.

Air Air

Figure 10

sion cord from power source first, then from the unit. Make sure extension cord is undamaged and that house fuses are not blown or circuit breakers

tripped. If the unit still fails to operate, take or send it to your Sears Service Center/Department for repair. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.

Figure 11

The following accessories are available through Sears Retail Stores, Catalog Outlets, or Service Centers.

ITEM		STOCK NO.
Safety	Glasses	9-18613
Safety	Goggles	9-18590
Gutter	Attachment Kit	257.799880

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