Craftsman 74826 manual Tube ReleaseButton Attaching the vacuum tubes, it arrowsoeuppe d,owertubes

Models: 358.748260 74826

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2.Pushtheblowertubeontothe bloweroutletuntilitsnapsinto place(tubeissecuredbyredtube releasebutton).

3.Toremovetheblowertube,pressthe tubereleasebuttonwhilepullingon tube.

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Blower Tube

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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.

CAUTION: To avoid causing damage to the unit, DO NOT attempt to use the vari- able speed control during vacuum use.

Remove the inlet restrietor

An inlet restrictor is used when using your unit as a blower. This restrictor is not used during vacuum use and must be removed during assembly for vacu- um use.

NOTE: Be sure to keep the inlet re- strictor for using your unit as a blower.

1.Ensure unit is stopped and extension cord is unplugged.

2.Open the inlet cover by inserting

the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area on the blower unit. Gent-

ly tilt handle of screwdriver toward the front of the unit to release the

latch while pulling up on the vacu- um inlet cover with your other hand.

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Latch Area

Vacuum Inlet Cover (closed)

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Latch Area

Vacuum'nlet Cover (opened)

3.Turn the inlet restrictor counterclock- wise and remove it from the unit. Do not close the inlet door. You will next attach the vacuum tubes.

tube and a lower tube. The upper tube has a vacuum assist handle attached

to one end and is cut straight on both

ends. The upper tube attaches to the blower unit. The lower tube has an

angled end that you point toward the ground during vacuum use. The lower tube attaches to the upper tube.

1.Ensure unit is stopped and exten- sion cord is unplugged.

2.While holding inlet cover open, place the hooks of the vacuum assist han-

dle on the retaining posts of the unit.

3.Raise the tube until it is secured to

the blower unit by the red inlet cover latch.

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4.To attach the lower vacuum tube to

the upper vacuum tube, first align the arrows on the two tubes. Then,

press the two tubes together until the lower tube is securely seated in the upper tube (about 3 inches).

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COLLECTION BAG ASSEMBLY

1.Open the zipper on the collection bag and insert the elbow tube.

2.Push the small end of the elbow

tube through the small opening in the bag.

NOTE: Make sure edge of the small

opening is flush against the flared area of the elbow tube and the hole for the

tube release button is on top.

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Craftsman 74826 manual Tube ReleaseButton Attaching the vacuum tubes, it arrowsoeuppe d,owertubes, Collection Bag Assembly