Craftsman 358.799341 User Manual [en, es]

Instruction Manual
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7.5 AMP Motor 150 MPH/285 CFM
ELECTRIC BLOWER
Model No.

358.799341

• Safety
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Español
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
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Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product,
call 7am-7pm, Mon.-Sat, or 10am-7pm, Sun.
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1 -800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, !L 60179 U.S.A.
530163030 3/21/02
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement 2 Safety Rules Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service & Adjustments
Parts Available
2
Storage
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Troubleshooting Table
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Spanish
7 7 Parts Ordering Back Cover
7 7 8 9
WARRANTY STATEMENT
FULL ONE 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 (1) one year from the date of purchase, Sears will replace it free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC BLOW
ER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE 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
SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AwARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should al ways 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, electric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficien cy 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. Close attention is necessary when
used near children.
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 shouider
iength. Keep loose hair, ioose clothing, fingers, and all other parts of the body away from openings and moving
parts. Hair, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with ioosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in
moving parts.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
^WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of eiectrical 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 handle extension cord plug or unit
with wet hands.
• Use only a voltage supply as shown on the nameplate of the unit.
• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in presence of flammable liquids
or gases to avoid creating a fire or ex
plosion and/or causing damage to 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,
use extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor ap
pliances. The electrical rating of the cord must be higher than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked with the suffix “W-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)
• 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 Sen/ice Center. Do not
pull or carry by cord; do not use cord
as a handle, close a door on cord, or
pull cord around sharp edges or cor
ners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• To reduce the possibility of the exten sion cord disconnecting from the unit during operation, tie cord to cord re tainer and connect to recessed plug as shown in this manual.
• 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.
• Keep the extension cord clear of oper ator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
• Avoid any body contact with any grounded conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibil ity of electric shock. Don’t handle plug or unit with wet hands.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left out doors, or dropped into water, return it to your Sears Service Center for re pair.
» Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be used for this unit. Receptacles are available having built­in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
• Keep others including children, ani mals, bystanders, and helpers a mini mum of 30 feet (10 meters) away. Stop the motor immediately if you are approached. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is double insulated to help
protect against electric shock. Double
insulation construction consists of two separate “layers” of electrical insula tion instead of grounding. Tools and appliances built with a double insulation system are not in tended to be grounded. No grounding
means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be add ed to this unit. As a result, the exten sion cord used with your unit can be
plugged into any polarized 120 volt electrical outlet. Safety precautions
must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.
tlfil^ WARNING: All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch,
motor, etc., must be diagnosed and re
paired by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double insu
lated appliance must be identical to the
parts they replace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words “double insulation" or “double insu
lated”. The symbol® (square within a square) may also be marked on the
appliance. Failure to have the unit re paired by Sears service personnel can cause the double insulation construc
tion to become ineffective and result in
serious injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Turn off all controls and allow the mo tor to stop before disconnecting the
unit from the power source.
• Disconnect the unit from the power
source when not in use. Do not leave
the unit when it is plugged into outlet.
• 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.
• Disconnect unit from power source be fore servicing, cleaning, performing
maintenance, or storing.
• This unit is double insulated. See the
DOUBLE INSULATION section. Have all
internal service performed by qualified service repair personnel to avoid creating a hazard or voiding your war ranty.
• 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 with a damp sponge and mild soap. See stof?age.
• 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 bum, 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.
• Use only for jobs explained in the op
eration section of this manual.
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.
• 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.
• Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a blower, always install a blower tube. Use only recommended attachments. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep free of dust, lint, hair and any thing that may reduce air flow.
• 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.
• Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or any other substances which may contain toxic materials.
STANDARDS
This product is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL Standard 1017.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judg ment.
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If you need assistance, contact your Sears Service Center or call 1 -800-235-5878.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS Model 358.799341
• Blower
• Blower Tube
• Nozzle Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.
NOTE; If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-235-5878.
AwARNING: If received as
sembled, ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE AND NOZZLE
1. insert the blower tube into the blow er outlet.
2. Twist the blower tube clockwise until it is firmly seated in the blower outlet.
3. Twist the nozzle into the end of the blower tube until it is firmly seated. Make sure the nozzle end points upward as shown in the following illustration.
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
{one blade is wider than the other) and
will require the use of a polarized
extension 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 wail outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
The extension cord used to reach the
power source must be:
• Specifically marked as suitable for out door use. The cord must be marked with the suffix “W-A" (in Canada “W").
• Heavy enough to carry current from the power source the full length of ex tension cord to the unit. Otherwise, loss of power and overheating can oc cur causing damage to unit. Refer to table for minimum wire gauge recom mendations. The cord must be marked with the proper wire gauge. (Appropriate extension cords are avail able at Sears.) Do not use multiple cords.
• in good condition. Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors must be undamaged, do not use multiple cords.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS
25 FT.
120 18 16
A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G.*
■*American Wire Gauge
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.
50 FT. 100 FT.
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