Craftsman 358748240 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

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12 AMP Motor

220 MPH/360 CFM

ELECTRIC BLOWERNACUUM

Model No.

358.748240

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product, call

7am-Tpm, Mon.-Sat., or 10am-Tpm, Sun.

• 1-800-235-5878 /HoorslistedareCentraITime)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

530165832-01 12/30/04

Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 10
Safety Rules 2 Storage 11
Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Table 11

Operation 8
Maintenance 9 Spanish 12

Service & Adjustments 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC BLOWER

If this Craftsman Electric Blower fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or
workmanship within (2) two years from the date of purchase, Sears will replace it free
of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE ISAVAILABLEBY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC BLOW-

ERTO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER INTHE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

: WARNING:

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings

and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec-
tric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit.

The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual
and on the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using the

unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the
warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use
this unit. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when

used near children. Always disconnect unit from power source before servicing,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or storing. Nonconforming replacement compo-

nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible
injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only accessories and replacement parts as
recommended. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Always wear safety glasses or similar

eye protection when operating, servic-
ing, or performing maintenance on

your unit. Wearing eye protection can
help to prevent rocks or debris from

being blown or ricocheting into eyes
and face which can result in blindness

or serious injury.

• Always wear a respirator or face mask

when working with the unit in dusty

environments.

• Dress safely in long pants. Do not go
barefoot or wear short pants or san-

dals.

• Do not operate the unit when you are

tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the

influence of alcohol, drugs, or medica-

tion.

• Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length. Keep loose hair, loose cloth-
ing, fingers, and all other parts of the

body away from openings and mov-
ing parts. Hair, jewelry, loose cloth-

ing, or clothing with loosely hanging

straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be
caught in moving parts.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

AWARNING:

Avoid a dangerous environment. To re-
duce the risk of electrical shock, do not

use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc.

Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to

avoid the possibility of electrical shock.

Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not

handle extension cord plug or unit with
wet hands. Avoid dangerous situations.

Do not use in the presence of flam-

mable liquids or gases to avoid creating
a fire or explosion and/or causing dam-

age to unit. Do not abuse cord. Never
carry the unit by the extension cord or

yank extension cord to disconnect unit.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Do not use cord as a handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Turn off all controls

before unplugging. Do not expose cords
to heat, oil, or water. 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, return it to your Sears Service
Center for repair. Unplug the unit from

the power source when not in use, be-
fore servicing, cleaning, performing

maintenance, or storing. 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.

• Use only a voltage supply as shown

on the nameplate of the unit.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Do

not use in unventilated areas or where
dust or explosive vapors can build up.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,

this unit has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized exten-

sion 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 out-
let. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex-

tension cord plug in any way.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically

marked as suitable for outdoor ap-
pliances. The electrical rating of the

cord must not be less than the rating
of the unit. The cord must be marked

with the suffix '_#V-A"(in Canada, "W").

Make sure your extension cord is in

good condition. Inspect extension cord

before use and replace if damaged.

An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting

in loss of power and overheating. If in

doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the

heavier the cord. (NOTE: The correct

size to be used depending on the cord

length is shown in this manual. See

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD in the
ASSEMBLY section).

• Do not use multiple cords.

• Keep the extension cord clear of oper-

ator and obstacles at all times.

• Tie cord to cord retainer and connect

to recessed plug as shown in this

manual to prevent damage to unit and/

or extension cord and to reduce the

possibility of the extension cord dis-

connecting from the unit during opera-
tion.

• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect

the insulation and connectors on the

unit and extension cord before each
use. If there is any damage, do not

use until damage is repaired by your
Sears Service Center.

• Do not use the unit if the switch does
not turn the unit on and off properly.

Have the unit repaired by your Sears

Service Center.

• 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 the

power source or when carrying a unit

connected to the power source.

• Avoid any body contact with any

grounded conductor, such as metal
fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibil-

ity of electric shock.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the

circuit or outlet to be used for this unit.

Receptacles are available having built-
in GFCI protection and may be used

for this measure of safety.

• Stop the motor immediately if you are

approached.

DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION

This unit is double insulated to help

protect against electric shock. Double

insulationconstructionconsistsoftwo
separate"layers"ofelectricalinsula-

tioninsteadofgrounding.
Toolsandappliancesbuiltwitha
doubleinsulationsystemarenotin-

tendedtobegrounded.Nogrounding
meansisprovidedonthisunit,nor

shouldameansofgroundingbeadd-

edtothisunit.Asaresult,theexten-
sioncordusedwithyourunitcanbe

pluggedintoanystandard120volt
electricaloutlet.Safetyprecautions

mustbeobservedwhenoperatingany

electricaltool.Thedoubleinsulation
systemonlyprovidesaddedprotection

againstinjuryresultingfromaninternal

electricalinsulationfailure.

AWARNING:

All electrical repairs to this unit, including
housing, switch, motor, etc., must be

diagnosed and repaired by qualified ser-
vice personnel. Replacement 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 insulated". The symbol []

(square within a square) may also be

marked on the appliance. Failure to
have the unit repaired by Sears service
personnel can cause the double insula-

tion construction to become ineffective
and result in serious injury.

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Do not set the unit on any surface ex-
cept a clean, hard area while the unit

is running. Debris 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 caus-

ing serious injury to bystanders or op-
erator.

• Do not overreach or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep

slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care
when cleaning on stairways. Keep

firm footing and balance at all times.
Keep hands out of tubes.

• Inspect the entire unit before each use
for worn, loose, missing, or damaged

parts. Do not use until the unit is in
proper working order.

• This unit is double insulated. See the
DOUBLE INSULATIONCONSTRUCTION
section. Have all internal service per-
formed by qualified service repair per-

sonnel to avoid creating a hazard or
voiding your warranty.

• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described

in the instruction manual performed by

your Sears Service Center.

• Always see your Sears Service Center

to replace a damaged impeller. Parts
that are chipped, cracked, broken, or

damaged in any other way can fly
apart and cause serious injury. Re-

place damaged parts before using the
unit.

• Never place any object in the air in-

take opening as this could restrict

proper air flow and cause damage to

the unit.

• Never douse the unit with water or

other liquids or squirt with a water

hose. Clean the unit using a damp

cloth. Wipe off with a clean dry cloth.

See MAINTENANCE.

• Check air intake openings and tubes

frequently, always with the unit
stopped and power source discon-

nected. Keep vents and tubes free of

debris which can accumulate and re-
strict proper air flow.

• Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this
unit to extreme heat.

• Store the unit unplugged in a high,

cool, dry, indoor area out of the reach
of children.

• Use only recommended attachments

and replacement parts to avoid creat-

ing a hazard and/or voiding warranty.

• Maintain the unit according to recom-
mended procedures.

BLOWER SAFETY

• Use only in daylight or in good artificial
light.

• 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 opera-
tion.

• Never run the unit without the proper

equipment attached. When used as a

blower, always install a blower tube.
Use only recommended attachments.

• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
blower near leaf or brush fires, fire-

places, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

• Never place objects inside the blower

tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and
solid objects such as trees, automo-

biles, 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.