Craftsman 257.796362 User Manual
IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
Operator’s
Manual
Model No.
257.796362
A WARNING;
Read the Operator’s Manual and
Follow All Warnings and Safety
Instructions. Failure To Do So
Can Result in Serious Injury.
aEABS/CRRFTSMflN
ELECTRIC BLOWER
DOUBLE INSULATED
• Assembly
• Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, 111. 60684 USA
534886441-1-03/16/91 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 1991
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If this ELECTRIC BLOWER fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or workmanship within one (l)ycar from date of pur
chase, Sears will repair it free of charge.
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If this ELECTRIC BLOWER is used forcommercial or rental purposes, this warranty does not apply. This warranty applies only while
this product is in use in the United States.
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WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING YOUR UNIT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CBNTER/DBPART*
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ,.. 8
KNOW YOUR UNIT
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................
USING YOUR UNIT..................................................
A. Operator Safety
B. Operating Tips—Blower
C. Operating Tips—^Vacuum
D. Pre-operation Checks
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER BLOWER
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO./DEPT. D/731CR-W, SEARS TOWER CHICAGO, IL 60684
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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A. Maintain Your Unit With Care
B. Storage .........................................
ACCESSORIES
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PARTS AND SERVICE
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MODEL; 257.796862
MOTOR:
AMPS:
VOLTAGE:
1 HP (Permanent Magnet)
6.5
120V - 60HZ
AIR VOLUME: 300 Cubic Feet Per Minute
AIR VELOCITY:
125 MPH
VACUUM; Vacuum Components Included
lfaiiufACturodMD(}«r0&«ormoreofthe following U,S. l^tentsi 4,325Д63
it 4,402,106; DES. 263,547. Other U.$. •»<! foreign patenU |>en4iing.
A WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious iryury.
The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, or inyuiy, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this tool. The
operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the
entire Operator’s Manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this tool to persons who
read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
A. OPERATOR SAFETY 7. Do not use any accessoiy or attachment other than
those recommended by Sears for use with your unit,
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face which can result in bUndness or serious injury.
Always wear a res]»irator or facemask when
working with the unit in dusty environments.
Always wear heavy, long pants, boots, and
loves. Do not go barefoot or wear short pants, san
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áis, Jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder length. Being fully covered will help
protect you from pieces of toxic plants such as poison
ivy throvm by the blade, which could be more of a
hazard than touching the plant itself. Use of rubber
gloves is recommended.
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Keep hair, Angers, and all other parts of the
body away from openings and moving parts.
5. Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill,
upset, or if you are under the influence of alcohol,
drup, or medication,
6. Keep children, bystanders, and animals away
from the work ama a minimum of SO feet when oper
ating the unit.
7. Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove
all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire,
etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation. As a vacuum, the
unit is designed to pick up dry material such as
leaves, grass, small tvrigs, and bits of paper. Do not
vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc. to
avoid severe damage to the impeller.
to vacuum water or other liquids to avoid the possi
bility of electrical shock.
B.TOOL SAFETY
1. Stop the motor and disconnect the power
source before opening the vacuum inlet door or at
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum tubes. The
motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turning to avoid serious injuiy from the rotat
ing blades.
2. Inspect the entire unit befom each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until
the unit is in proper working order.
3. Have all internal service performed by Sears qu
alified service repair personnel to avoid creating a
hazard or voiding your warranty.
4. Have all maintenance other than the recom
mended procedures described in the Operator’s
Manual performed by Sears qualified service repair
personnel.
5. Always see your Sears Service Center/Depart-
ment to replace a damaged impeller. Parts that
are chipped, cracked, broken, or demised in any oth
er way can fly apart and cause serious injuiy. Replace
damaged parts before using the unit.
6. Never run the unit without the proper equip
ment attached. When used as a blower, always in
stall a blower tube. When used as a vacuum, always
install vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly.
Make sure collection bag assembly is completely
zipped.
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Do not attempt
. ELECTRICAL, SAFETY
1. Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on
the name plate of the tool.
2. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in the
presence of flammable liquids (such as gasoline) or
gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or
causing damage to the unit.
3. Do not use in damp or wet locations or around
swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not handle
plug or unit with wet hands. Do not expose to snow,
rain, or water to avoid the possibility of electrical
shock.
4. Use extension cords speciDcally marked as
suitable for outdoor use. Match wire gauge to the
cord length. See the “Extension Cord” secrion,
5. Inspect the insulation and connectors on the
unit and extension cord before each use. Do
not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, do not use until
damage is repaired by Sears qualified service person
nel.
6.
Never carry the unit by the extension cord or
yank the extension cord to disconnect the unit.
Use the cord retainer as described in this manual
to prevent extension cord disconnection.
8.
Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn
the tool on and off properly. Repairs to the
switch must be made by Sears qualified service per
sonnel.
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Keep extension cord clear of operator and ob
stacles at all times. Do not close a door on cord. Do
not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
10. Avoid any body contact with any grounded
conductor, such as metal pipes or wire fences, to
avoid the possibility of electrical shock,
D. OPERATION SAFETY
1. Keep others including children, animals, by
standers, and helpers a minimum of 30 feet
away. Stop the motor immediately if you are ap
proached.
2. Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove
all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire,
etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otheiwise cause
injuiy or damage during operation. As a vacuum, the
unit is designed to pick up diy material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not
vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc. to
avoid severe damage to the impeller. Do not attempt
to vacuum water or other liquids to avoid the possi
bility of electrical shock.
8. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch is
in the “off” position and keep your hand and fingers
away from the switch while connecting the unit to an
extension cord orwhen carrying a unit connected to a
power source,
4. Stop unit and disconnect from power source
when not in use.
Do not set the unit on any sutface except aclean,
hard area while the unit is running. Debns such as
gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by
the air intake and thrown out through the discharge
opening, damaging the unit, property, or causingserious injury to bystanders or the operator.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in
unventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors
can build up.
Do not overreach or use from unstable sur
faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops,
etc. Use extra care when cleaning on stairways. Keep
firm footing and balance at all times.
8.
Never place objects inside the blower tubes;
alirays direct the blowing debris away from people,
animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, auto
mobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks,
dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other
damage. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy.
Never place any object in the air intake open
ing as this could restrict proper air flow and cause
damage to the unit.
10.
Never run the unit without the proper equip
ment attached. When used as a blower, always in
stall a blower tube to avoid injury from flying debris
and/or impeller contact which can cause serious injuly. When used as a vacuum, always install vacuum
tubes and collection assembly. Make sure the col
lection bag assembly is completely zipped when the
motor is running to avoid flying diebns.
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Always use the collection bag shoulder strap
when vacuuming to avoid loss of control.
12.
Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz
ers, or any other substances which may contain toxic
materials.
13.
Avoid situations which could set the collec
tion bag on fire. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or
cigarettes or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits
brush piles, etc. To avoid spreading fire, do not use
blower near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue
pits, ashtrays, etc.
14, Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
E. MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Maintain the tool according to recommendeo
procedures,
2. Itiis unit is Double Insulated. See the
“DOUBLE INSULATION” section. Have all in-
temal service performed by Sears qualified
service repair personnel to avoid creating a haz
ard and/or voiding your warranty.
8. Disconnect power source before servicing,
cleaning, or performing maintenance on the unit.
4. Use only genuine replacement parts as recom
mended by Sears to avoid creating a hazard and/or
voiding your warranty.
5. Never douse the unit in water or other liquids or
squirt with a water hose. Clean with a damp sponge
and mild soap. See “MAINTENANCE-STORAGE.
6. Check air intake openings, blower tubes, el
bow tube, and vacuum tubes frequently, always
with the unit stopped and the power source discon
nected. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow.
7. Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil
dren.
If sUuatiom occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment.
Contact your Sears^ Service Centerfuepart-
ment if you need assistance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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