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'_ WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.

CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK

Check for loose fasteners and parts

Check for damaged or worn parts

Inspect and clean unit and labels

Remove and empty collection bag

Clean collection bag

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to oper- ator abuse or negligence. To receive full

value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this

manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

•Inlet Cover

•Blower Tube

•Vacuum Tubes

•Collection Bag

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact your Sears Service Center for replacement of damaged or worn parts.

•ON/OFF Switch - Ensure switch func- tions properly by moving the switch to the OFF position. Make sure motor stops; then restart motor and continue.

HOW TO REMOVE AN OBJECT FROM THE AIR INTAKE

_WARNING: Stop tile unit and

disconnect from tile 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.

WHEN TO PERFORM

Before each use

Before each use

After each use

After each use

Yearly

• Inlet Cover - Discontinue use of unit if

inlet cover fails to latch properly or if it is damaged in any way.

AFTER EACH USE

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LABELS Stop unit and unplug extension cord.

•After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit using a damp cloth.

•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN COLLECTION BAG IMPORTANT: THE COLLECTION BAG MUST BE PROPERLY EMPTIED.

•You must properly empty and maintain

the collection bag to avoid deteriora- tion and obstruction of air flow.

•Remove the collection bag from the unit and empty after each use. Do not store bag without emptying the bag of all contents (grass, leaves, etc.).

•Wash the bag once a year. Remove the bag from the blower and turn the bag inside out. Wash the bag with a water hose. Allow the bag to hang and dry completely before you reuse the bag.

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.

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