Craftsman 358.799430 manual towardtherearHoldtheunitinan, umtubeonthegroundtosupportit

Models: 358.799430 79943

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2.Positiontheunitonyourright-hand (one blade is wider

than the

other) and

side,bloweroutletandbagpointing

will require the use of a polarized

ex-

towardtherearHoldtheunitinan.

tension cord. The

appliance

plug

will

uprightpositionwiththelowervacu-

fit into a polarized

extension

cord

only

umtubeonthegroundtosupportit.

one way. If the plug does not fit fully

3.Placetheshoulderstrapoveryour into the extension cord, reverse the headandontoyourleftshoulder. plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain

4.Adjustthestraptoallowfreeflow

a correct

polarized

extension cord. A

ofairfromtheblowerIfthecollec.-

polarized

extension

cord will require

tionbagiskinked,theunitwillnot

the use of a polarized wall outlet.

This

operateproperly.

plug will fit into the

polarized wall

outlet

NOTE:Thestrapisdesignedtoposition only one way. If plug does not fit fully

thecollectionbagonyourshoulderwith-

into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If

outkinksThestrapisnotintendedto.

it still does not fit, contact a qualified

supporttheweightoftheunit.

electrician to install the proper wall out-

let. Do not change the equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tension cord plug in any way.

Shoulder

strap

 

 

 

The extension

cord

used to reach the

on

left

shoulder

 

 

 

power source

must

be:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Specifically marked as suitable for out-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

door use. The cord must be marked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with the suffix WV-A" (in Canada "W").

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Heavy enough to carry current from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the power source the full length of ex-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tension cord to the unit. Otherwise,

No

kinks

in

bag

 

 

 

loss of power and overheating can oc-

 

 

 

cur causing damage to unit. Refer to

allows

free air flow

 

 

 

 

 

 

table for minimum wire gauge recom-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM

mendations. The cord must be

marked with the proper wire gauge.

VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE

(Appropriate extension cords are avail-

1.

Stop

unit and unplug

tile

extension

able.) Do not use multiple cords.

 

cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• In good condition. Cord insulation

2.

Remove

the vacuum

tubes

and

must be intact with no cracks or

 

collection

bag.

 

 

 

deterioration.

Plug

connectors must be

3.

Install

the

inlet restrictor

that

was re-

undamaged.

DO NOT use multiple

 

moved

when assembling

for vacu-

cords.

 

 

 

um use.

 

 

 

 

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

NOTE:

If you are unable

to locate the

RECOMMENDATIONS

inlet restrictor, the unit will still operate.

 

 

 

This restrictor improves the blower function.

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

5.Re-install the blower tubes. Refer to

50 F'R 100 FT.

A.WG*16 A W14.G.*

*American Wire Gauge

the section ATTACHING THE BLOW- ER TUBE/NOZZLE 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

Secure the extension cord to the unit by tying the cord onto the cord retainer. In- sert the cord receptacle in to the re- cessed plug.

Cord Retainer f ',_JIj[. ""-__J_.._-f_.._ Recessed

CordonUni

Receptacle ._l I _!e

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