Craftsman 136.748270 User Manual [en, es]

Operator's Manual

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Model No. 136.748270

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A CAUTION: Before using this product, read

this manual and follow al! its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

Sears, Roebuck and Co , Hoffmann Estates, IL 60179 U S,A,

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Printed in the USA.

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CONTENT

Warranty...................................................2 Service..............................................

Safety ...................................................... 2 Storage ...................................................8

Setup........................................................ 3 Troubleshooting ......................................8

Operation

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5 Replaceable Parts List

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WARRANTY

Two Year Full Warranty on Craftsman Electric BlowerAfac

When used and maintained according to the operator’s manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement This warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase if this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, follow these safety instructions

To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the appliance, it is essential that you or any other operator of the appliance read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the appliance. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol

Jk which means CAUTION, WARNING or

DANGER-personal safety instruction. Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in persona! injury, risk of fire, or electrical shock

Do not leave the appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing

WARNING-To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the appliance on wet surfaces Do not expose it to rain Store it indoors.

Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy Do not use near children. Do not let children use the appliance.

Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.

Dress properly. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Be avi/are of the position of the blower and the air inlets during operation. Loose clothing, jewelry and hair can be drawn into the Inlets {refer to the following figure) and may result in personal injury. Always wear substantial footwear, long pants, and eye protection.

Caution—Moving Parts—do not operate the appliance without the air inlet guard in place. Refer to Setup for proper assembly instructions.

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service dealer.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or puli cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord, To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord,

• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow,

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

“ Use extra care when cleaning on stairs,

• Do not use to vacuum up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present

• This appliance Is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances,

• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes,

• Do not use without vac bag or proper attachments in place.

• This appliance is for household use only

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Assembling the Blower

Install the blower tube and then the inlet cover onto the blower housing Important: You must install the blower tube before installing the inlet cover because the

inlet cover hooks onto the blower tube . The blower will not run unless the inlet cover is locked in place.

t Blower tube

2, inlet cover

Converting from Blower to Vacuum Important: The vacuum will not run

A WARNING: The motor impeller

rotates for a few seconds after you turn off the blower and can cut or injure

fingers.

Do not remove the bottom inlet cover

when the motor is running or when the

unit is plugged into a power outlet 1Remove the inlet cover and the blower

lube from the blower housing.

unless the vacuum tube assembly is locked in place.

4..

5, Adjust the strap as needed for

comfortable operation..

2 . Line up the arrows on the upper and

lower vacuum tubes and connect them

together, forming the vacuum tube

assembly

A WARNING: If you run the

vacuum without the lower tube, you

or bystanders could get caught in

the impeller blades and be injured.

Never run the blower without the complete vacuum tube assembly and do not separate the upper and

lower tubes once assembled.

Install the vacuum tube assembly onto the blower housing.

Converting from Vacuum to Blower 2

1Remove the vacuum bag and the

vacuum tube assembly from the blower housing.

Install the blower tube and then the inlet cover onto the blower housing.

Important; The blower will not run unless the bottom inlet cover is locked In place.

Important: This blower is intended for outdoor, residential use only Do not use it indoors or for commercial or industrial purposes.

Connecting to a Power Source

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (i.e., one blade is wider than the other). Use only a polarized, UL listed extension cord recommended for outdoor use. A polarized plug will fit in a polarized cord only one

way. If the plug does not fit fully in the cord, reverse the cord If it still does not fit,

purchase a polarized extension cord. If you have a polarized extension cord and the

extension cord plug does not fit fully into the wall receptacle, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit. contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change

the appliance or extension cord plug in any

way.

Use only an extension cord recommended

for outdoor use,

A WARNING: If you do not fully seat the extension cord on the inlet plug, or if the plug and cord do not fit firmly, the loose plug could lead to overheating and cause a fire, possibly burning you or others.

' Ensure that you fully seat the cord on

the plug

• Check the connection regularly to ensure that the cord is firmly attached,

• Do not use a worn-out or loose extension cord.

Extension Cord

Length

100 ft 150 ft

Minimum Wire

Gage (A.W.G,)

14 12

Note: Do not use an extension cord over 150 feet.

Important: Check the extension cord

frequently during use for holes in the

insulation. Do not use a damaged cord. Do not run the cord through standing water or

wet grass..

Connect the extension cord to the blower as shown.

Starting/Stopping/Adjusting the Air Speed

Rotate the knob to turn on, off, or adjust air

Using the Concentrator Nozzle Accessory

install the concentrator nozzle into the blower tube to help reach into narrow spaces or to remove matted debris from hard surfaces.

Remove the concentrator nozzle when finished

Using the Blower

The blower is intended for residential use only. Use the blower outdoors to move debris as needed ,

A WARNING: The blower can throw debris, possibly causing serious personal injury to the operator or bystanders.

• Do not blow hard objects such as nails, bolts, or rocks.,

" Do not operate the blower near

bystanders or pets

• Use extra care when cleaning debris from stairs or other tight areas

• Wear safety goggles or other suitable eye protection, tong pants, and shoes.

High speed

Low speed

3, Off

Using the Vacuum

A WARNING: The vacuum can throw debris, possibly causing serious personal injury to the operator or bystanders.

• Do not operate the vacuum without the bag installed or with the bag zipper open,,

• Do not vacuum sharp, pointed, or hard objects that could be thrown through

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