Craftsman 358.74824 instruction manual Generalrecommendationsaftereach Use

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONSAFTEREACH USE

Thewarrantyonthisunitdoesnotcover

INSPECT AND CLEAN

UNIT & LABELS

itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooper-

Stop

unit

and

unplug

extension

cord.

atorabuseornegligenceToreceivefull.

• After each use, inspect complete

unit

valuefromthewarranty,theoperator

for

loose

or damaged

parts.

Clean

mustmaintainunitasinstructedthis

the

unit

using a damp

cloth.

manualVariousadjustmentswillneed.

•

Wipe

off unit with a clean

dry

cloth.

tobemadeperiodicallytoproperly

CLEAN

COLLECTION

BAG

maintainyourunit.

IMPORTANT:

THE COLLECTION

BAG

BEFOREEACHUSE

MUST

BE PROPERLY

EMPTIED.

CHECKFORLOOSE

•

You must properly empty

and

maintain

FASTENERSANDPARTS

the

collection

bag to

avoid

deteriora-

• InletCover

tion and

obstruction

of air flow.

• BlowerTube

•

Remove

the collection

bag

from

the

• VacuumTubes

unit and

empty after

each

use.

Do not

• CollectionBag

store

bag without emptying

the

bag of

CHECKFORDAMAGEDOR

all contents

(grass, leaves,

etc.).

WORNPARTS

• Wash

the

bag once

a year. Remove

ContactyourSearsServiceCenterfor

the bag from the blower

and turn the

replacementofdamagedorworn

bag inside

out. Wash

the

bag with

a

parts.

water

hose. Allow the

bag to hang

and

• ON/OFFSwitch- Ensureswitchfunc-

dry

completely before

you reuse the

tionsproperlybymovingtheswitchto

bag.

theOFFpositionMakesuremotor.

stops;thenrestartmotorandcontinue.

• InletCover- Discontinueuseofunitif inletcoverfailstolatchproperlyorifit isdamagedinanyway.

HOW TO REMOVE AN OBJECT FROM THE AIR INTAKE

,_WARNING: Stop tile unit and

disconnect from the power source be- fore opening the inlet cover. The mo- tor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid seri- ous injury from the rotating blades.

1.While holding the inlet cover open, remove the vacuum tubes. The in-

let cover must be held open through all remaining steps.

2.Carefully reach into the vacuum opening and clear out the air intake area. Clear all debris from impeller=

3.Inspect the impeller for cracks. If cracked or damaged, do not use the unit. Have parts replaced by your Sears Service Center. Do not attempt to replace them yourself.

PARTS	AVAILABLE
Blower	Tube		530403765
Elbow	Tube		530403769
Upper	Vacuum		Tube/
Vacuum		Assist	Handle &
Lower Vacuum Tube .... 530403989
Inlet Restrictor			......... 530403791
Collection		Bag	......... 530095599
Gutter	Kit		71-79970
Safety	Glasses		......... 71-85707
Extension		Cord	......... 71-85709

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