Craftsman 257.796362 User Manual

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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.

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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.

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.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING YOUR UNIT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CBNTER/DBPART*

MENT IN THE UNITED STATES. 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

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

11.

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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KNOW YOUR UNIT

A.INTEODUCTION

Your electric blower/vac is a high performance product designed for tough jobs.

Special Features include:

• Top handle for one-handed operation.

• Direct Drive,

• Wei^t 7 12 lbs.

• Convenient upright storage.

KEY NO.

2. Blower Tube

5. Upper Vacuum Tube

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CARTON CONTENTS PART NUMBER

Electric Blower Nozzle

Vacuum Collection Bag Lower Vacuum Tube

Cover Screw (8-11 X 1/2} Operator’s Manual (not shown)

B. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove contents from the carton if you have not done so.

2. Check parts against the Carton Contents List.

3. Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged

»arts.parts.

4. Notify your Sears Service Center!Departmera

diately if a part is missing or damaged.

QTY

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WAR.NING; Replacement of parts in double insulated systems of portable electric units should only be performed by qualified individuals with access to high voltage testing equipment. A

severe shock hazard may occur if the replacement parts are not properly installed or tested.

C. DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION

This blower is Double Insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construc

tion consists of two separate “layers” of electrical insula tion.

Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be groimded. As a result, the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any conventional 120 volt electrical outlet.

Safety precautions must be observed when oper ating any electrical tool. The double instilation sys

tem only provides added protection against injury re

sulting ¡from an internal electrical insulation failure.

A WARNING

All electrical repairs to this unit, including hous ing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and re paired by Sears qualified service personnel. Re placement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE IN SULATED.” The symbol (square within a square)

may also he marked on the appliance. Failure

to have the unit repaired by Sears qualified ser

vice personnel can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and result in serious injury.

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ASSEMBLY

A. PREPARATION

Your Operator’s Manual has been developed to help you assemble the unit and to understand its safe operation. It is important tha.t you read your manual completely to

become familiar with the unit before y on begin assembly.

1. READ YOUKOPERATOE’S MANUAL.

2. The only tool required is a Phillips screwdriv

er.

B. BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY

1. Insert blower tube into blower outlet. Turn blower tube clockwise until it is flrmly seated. Figure 1.

2. With a slight twisting motion, slide the concentrator nozzle firmly into the end of the blower tube. Figure 1 (inset). The fully assembled unit should look like the one in Figure 7.

C. VACUUM TUBE/BAG ASSEMBLY

A WARNING

Stop the unit and disconnect it from 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 iiyuiy

from the rotating blades.

NOTE; The Lower Vacuum Tube is cut at an angle.

Make sure the Label on the Lower Vacuum Tube is

aligned on the opposite side of the Screw on the

Upper Vacuum Tube (shown in Figure 2).

1. Remove the blower tube and nozzle (if assembled to the unit) by turning the tube counterclockwise.

2. Slide vacuum tubes together. Figure 2.

8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw from the inlet cover. Figure 3. Retain the screw.

4. Press the locking latch (Figure 3) and open the inlet cover.

5. Holding inlet cover open, slide upper tube into the air

intake opening until the latch on the locking ring snaps into place. Figure 4.

6. Install the screw in the screw tab on the vacuum tube.

Figure 4. Tighten securely.

7. Fit the opening of the bag over the blower outlet. Make sure the vac bag strap is located completely over the blower outlet collar and is in the neck area

between the blower outlet collar and the blower housing. Figures 3 and 5. Pull the strap tightly through the ring and secure with the velcro tabs. Figure 5.

Figure 3

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D. SHOULDEB STRAP ADJUSTMENT

1. With your left hand hold the unit in an upright posi tion, supporting the Lower Vacuum Tube on the ground. Make sure the Blower Outlet and Collection Bag are positioned on your right-hand side. Figure 6.

2. Place the Collection Bag Strap over your left shoul der. Figure 6.

3. A4just the Shoulder Strap to allow a free flow of air from the blower outlet. Figure 6. If the Bag is kinked, the unit will not operate properly,

E. BLOWER CONVERSION

1. Stop unit.

2. Remove the Vacuum Tubes and Collection Bag.

8. Secure the Vacuum Inlet Cover. Make sure that the Latch on the Vacuum Inlet Cover is securely fastened

and the screw is reinstalled.

4. Reinstall the blower tubes as shown in the “Blower

Tube Assembly” section,

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USING YOUR UNIT

A. OPERATOR SAFETY

A WARNING •

Do not assemble or disassemble the vacuum tube

while the unit is running. Inserting or removing the vacuum tube while the unit is running can re

sult in serious iiyury. Always stop the unit and dis

connect the power source before unclogging the unit or performing any maintenance on the col lection bag.

Figure 6

As a blower, the unit is designed to blow debris, grass,

straw, leaves, or small twigs. Never use for spreading or misting chemicals, fertilizers, or any other materials

which may contain toxic substances. As a vacuum, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not attempt to vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, or any other debris which may cause damage to the impeller. Do not

attempt to vacuum snow, water, or any other liquids to avoid the possibility of electrical shock. Vacuuming wa

ter or other liquids will cause damage to the unit and possible electrical shock. Avoid situations that could catch the collection bag on fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or ciga rettes or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc.

1. Bead your Operator’s Manual. Make sure you

completely understand and can follow all waminp and safety instructions in the manual before operat ing the unit.

2. Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or

debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness or other serious in

jury.

3. Always wear a respirator or facemask when

working in dusty environments.

4. Dress safely in long pants. Do not go barefoot or

wear sandals, short pants, loose clothing, or jewelry.

5. Check the unit before each operation. Look for

worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use the unit until it is in proper working order.

6. Inspect area before operating unit. Remove all

debris and objects such as rocks, glass, wire, large sticks, etc that can cause damage during operation.

BLOWER OPERATION

Keep children, bystanders, ^d animals safe

VACUUM OPERATION

Figure 7

ly away. Before starting the unit and during opera

tion, make certain children, people, and animals are a minimum of 30 feet oiaay from the work area.

Cheek air intake opening, blower tubes, and

vacuum tubes frequently, always with the motor

stopped and the power source disconnected. Keep

vents and discharge tubes free of debris which can ac

cumulate and restrict proper air flow.

Use the correct operating position. Figure 7.

9. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, roof tops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at all times.

10. Never place objects inside the blower tubes;

always direct blowing debris away from people, ani mals, glass, and solid objects sucn as trees, automo biles, -^Is, etc. The force of mr can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which may hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other dam-

11. ISver run the unit vdthout the proper equip ment attached. When using your unit as a blower,

always install blower tubes. When usingyour unit as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly. Make sure collection bag assembly is completely zipped.

12. When usingyour unit as a vacuum, always use collection bag shoulder strap to avoid loss of control.

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B. EXTENSION COED

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

2. The extension cord used to reach the power

source must be: a. Specifically marked as suitable for out

door use (WA).

b. Heavy enough to carry the current from

the imwer source the full length of the ex

tension cord to the unit. Otherwise, loss of

power and overheating can occur causing darn

s' to the unit. Refer to Figure 8 for minimum wire gaupi recommendations. The cord must be marked with the proper wire gauge. (Appropri ate extension cords are available.)

c. In good condition. Cord insulation must be

intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug con

nectors must be undamaged.

3. Secure extension cord to unit as follows;

a. Loop the extension cord though the cord retain

er and around the hook. Figure 9.

b. Insert cord socket into recessed plug. Figure 9.

VOLTS

120 18 16 14

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MINIMUM WIKE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

25 FT.

A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G.*

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Figure 8

100 FT.

g OPERATING TIPS — BLOWER

Do not use the unit as a blower without the blower tubes properly attached to avoid flying debris ^d/or impeller contact which can cause serious

injury;

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Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or de bris from being blown or ricocheting into the eyes

and face which can result in blindness or other se

rious injury.

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1. Always work going away from solid objects

such as walls, larra stones, automobiles and fences.

2. Clean comers by starting in comers and moving outward to straight areas to prevent an accumula tion of debris which could fly into face.

A WARNING .

A WARNING

D. OPERATING TIPS — VACUUM

Do not use the unit as a vacuum without the vacu um tubes and collection bag properly attached to

avoid flying debris and/or impeller contact which can cause serious itgury. Always make sure the collection bag is completely zipped before the unit

is started.

1. When using your unit as a vacuum, best results

are achieved when the unit is operated at full speed.

2. Move the unit slowly back and forth over de bris to be vacuumed. Avoid forcing the vacuum

tube into a pile of debris as this can clog the unit.

3. The vacuum can pick up objects that are too

bi^ to pass through the impeller. This type of

object will fall out of the vacuum tubes when the unit

is stopped.

4. If the unit becomes clogged;

A WARNING

8. Be careful when working near plants. The

force of the air could damage tender plants.

4. Direct air flow by directing the nozzle down or to

one side.

5. Vary air flow by adjusting the position of switch.

Use low speed when blowing in comers, against walls, around tender plants, etc. Use high speed when blowing in open areas or when vacuuming.

6. Use the assist handle located on the side of the

unit when working above the waist or when a two handed grip is desired.

7. Uses For Your Blower;

a. Sweeping debris or grass clippings from drive

ways, sidewalks, patios, parks, parking lots,

bams, stadiums, etc. b. Piling grass clippings, straw, or leaves. c. Removing debris from comers, around joints,

and between bricks.

a. Stop the motor and disconnect the power source.

Do not attempt to remove obstructions with the

motor running.

b. Wait until the impeller has completely stopped

turning, then remove the vacuum tube.

c. Carefully reach into the vacuum opening and

clear out debris.

5. The collection bag must be properly emptied

and maintained to avoid deterioration and obstmc-

tion of air flow which will reduce the performance of

the vacuum.

a. Remove the bag from the unit. Empty after each

use by turning the bag inside out and shaking out debris. Do not store bag containing leaves, grass,

etc.

b. Wash the bag once a year as follows:

1) Turn the bag inside out.

2) Hang it up.

3) Thoroughly hose it down.

4) Let bag hang until diy.

E. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

Before operating your unit, always;

1. e^CHECK OVER WARNINGS AND SAFETY

INSTRUCOTONS in this Operator’s Manual.

Make certain you completely understand and fol

low each one.

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2. CHECK THE UNIT FOR LOOSE BOLTS,

NUTS, OR FITTINGS. Tighten, repair, or re

place parts as necessary. Use only genuine replace ment parts as recommended by Sears.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

A. MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE

A WARNING

Thig blower ig provided with double ingulation.

Use only identical replacement parts. All electri

cal repairs to the unit, Including housing, switch,

motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by

Sears qualified service personnel. Failure to do so can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and result in serious iiqury to the operator.

1. Keep the air intake clean and air vents free

of debris to avoid overheating the motor. Figure

10. Prevent foreign objects from entering fan area.

2. If an object is drawn into the unit through

the air intake, do the following:

Turn the switch to “Off” and unplug the power

cord.

Remove cover screw. Remove the vacuum tubes and/or open the inlet cover (Figure 11). Locate and remove object(s).

Inspect impeller for cracks.* If damaged, do not

operate unit to avoid injury to operator or oth ers and/or further damage to the imit. Have im peller replaced by a Sears Qualified service deal er. Do not attempt to replace it yourself. Rotate the impeller to be certain it turns freely.

If it does not, check for additional foreign mate rial or have unit inspected and repaired by a Sears qualified service dealer. Close cover and reinstall vacuum tubes and cov-

er screw.

If unit vibrates abnormally, stop motor im mediately. Abnormal vibration usually indicates

a mechanical problem and continued operation could lead to injmy to operator or others and/or damage to the unit.

4. The unit is equipped with self-luhrieating

bearings. Periodic relubrication is not requireoT

5. If the unit fails to operate, disconnect exten

sion cord from power source first, then from the unit. Make sure extension cord is undamaged and that house fuses are not blown or circuit breakers tripped. If the unit still fails to operate, take or send it to your Sears Service Center/Department for repair. Do not attempt to repair it yourself

B. STORAGE

1. Clean the unit before storing. Pay particular

attention to the air intake and air vents; keep them

free of debris. Use a mild detergent and sponge

dampened with warm water to clean the plastic sur faces. Avoid all other types of detergents, cleaners, or solvents; they can contain chemicals, such as aromatic oils (lemon, pine) or kerosene, that can se

riously damage the plastic housing. Do not spray

the unit with water.

2. Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil dren.

3. The collectionbag must be properly emptied and maintained to avoid deterioration and obstruc tion of air flow which will reduce the performance of the vacuum. For cleaning instructions, refer to “USING YOUR UNIT,” in the “OPERATING TIPS — VACUUM” section.

A WARNING

Maintain the unit according to recommended pro cedures,

Avoid all types of detergents, cleaners or solvents.

Never submerge the unit or douse it with water or any other liquid.

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A WARNING

ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are available through Sears Retail Stores, Catalog Outlets, or Service Centers.

ITEM STOCK NO. Safety Glasses

Safety Goggles......................................

Gutter Attachment Kit .......................................................................................................................................257.799880

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NOTES

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QUICK REFERENCE PAGE

Read and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

A. WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Wear eye protection.

2. Dress safely — boots or srfety shoes and long pants.

3. Check for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts and repair or replace before using the unit.

4. Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 30 feet away from the work area.

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B. USING YOUR UNIT

1. Connect your unit to a proper power source.

2. Make sure the extension cord is completely away from the work area.

3. Start the unit by pushing the trigger switch forward.

4. Slide the switch to the off position as soon as work is completed.

5. Unplug the unit after each blowing operation.

C. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. Have all maintenance other than the recommended procedures described in the Operator’s Manual performed by your Sears Service Center/Department.

2. Store in a dry place out of the reach of children.

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The Model Number will be found below the top handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your unit.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores.

operator’s

manual

Model No.

257.796362

Electric Blower

How to Order

Repair Parts

WHEN ORDEEING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST:

1. The PART NUMBER

2. The MODEL NUMBER

257.796362

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling.

3. The PART DESCRIPTION

4. The NAME OF ITEM—

Electric Blower

When you buy merchandise from Sears you get an extra value that nobody else can offer — Sears Service.

Across town or across the country;

Sears Service is always near, pro viding trustworthy, competent service technicians using only Sears specified factory parts.

SEARS SERVICE

IS AT YOUR SERVICE

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Your Sears Merchandise takes on added value when you discover

that Sears has Service Units throughout the country. Each is staffed by Sears-Trained, professional technicians using Sears ap

proved methods.

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