Craftsman 79938 Before Each USE Check for Loose Fasteners and Parts, When to Perform

USING YOUR UNIT AS A VACUUM Use your unit as a vacuum to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bitsof paper.

•For best results during vacuum use, operate your unit at high speed.

•Move slowly back and forth over the material as you vacuum, Avoid forc- ing the unit into a pile of debris as this can clog the unit.

•Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above the ground for best results.

NOTE: If the unit becomes clogged, stop the unitand disconnect the exten- sion cord. Wait until the impeller has completely stopped turning, then re- move the vacuum tubes. Carefully reach into the vacuum opening and clear out the clogged debris.

CLEANING THE COLLECTION BAG

IMPORTANT: THE COLLECTION BAG MUST BE PROPERLY EMPTIED.

•You must properly empty and main-

tain the collection bag to avoid dete- rioration and obstruction of air flow.

•Remove the collection bag from the unit and empty after each use. Do not store bag containing leaves, grass, 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. AllOWthe bag to hang and dry before you reuse the bag,

VacuumOperating

Position

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK Check for Loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged or worn parts

Clean unit and labels Clean Collection Bag

G EN ERAL RECOMME NDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cov- er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To re- osive fult value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unitas instruct- ed 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

•Nozzle

•Vacuum Tubes

•Collection Bag

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Refer replacement of damaged/worn

WHEN TO PERFORM

Before each use

Before each use

After each use

Yearly

parts to your Sears Service Center.

•ON/OFFSwitch - Ensure switch func-

tions properly by moving the switch to the Off position. Make sure motor

stops; then restart motor and contin- ue.

AFTER EACH USE

CLEAN UNIT & LABELS

•Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

•Wipe oft unit with a clean dry cloth.

YEARLY

CLEAN COLLECTION BAG

•Remove the bag and empty after each use. Do not store bag without emptying the bag of all contents.

•Wash the bag once a year by turning inside out and washing with a water hose, Be sure to let bag dry com- pletely before re-using the unit.