Craftsman 358.799400 instruction manual How To Convert Unit From Vacuum Use To Blower Use

ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP ON THE COLLECTION BAG

1.Carefully loop the shoulder strap through the buckle as shown in the illustration below.

2.Position the unit on your right-hand side, blower outlet and bag pointing toward the rear. Hold the unit in an upright position with the lower vacu- um tube on the ground to support it.

3.Place the shoulder strap over your head and onto your left shoulder.

4.Adjust the strap to allow a free flow of air from the blower. If the collec-

tion bag is kinked, the unit will not operate properly.

NOTE: The strap is designed to posi- tion the collection bag on your shoulder without kinks. The strap is not intended to support the weight of the unit.

houlder strap on left shoulder

No kink_

HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE

1.Stop unit and unplug the extension cord.

2.Remove the vacuum tubes by in- serting the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area on the vacuum assist

handle. Gently tilt handle of screw- driver toward the front of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum assist handle with your other hand.

Latch Area

3.Install the inlet restrictor that was re-

moved when assembling for vacu- um use.

NOTE: If you are unable to locate the inlet restrictor, the unit will still operate. This restrictor improves the blower function.

4.Remove the collection bag.

5.Close the inlet cover and make sure it is latched closed.

6.Re-install the blower tube. Refer to ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE for instructions on how to attach this item.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on nameplate of the unit to power your blower.

•To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this equipment has a polarized plug

(one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord

plug in any way.

The extension cord used to reach the power source must be:

•Specifically marked as suitable for out- door use. The cord must be marked with the SLr[fix"W-A" (in Canada "W").

•Heavy enough to carry full current from the power source to the unit. Otherwise, loss of power and over-

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