Craftsman 358.799400 User Manual [en, es]

Instruction Manual

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12 AMP Motor

220 MPH/360 CFM

ELECTRIC BLOWER/VACUUM

Model No.

358.799400

Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Español

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

1 -800-235-5878 {Hours listed are Central Time)

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

530163072 4/18/02

Warranty Statement 2 Safety Rules Assembiy Operation

Maintenance

Service & Adjustments 10

2 5 8 9

Parts Available 10 Storage Troubleshooting Table Spanish Parts Ordering

Back Cover

11 11

WARRANTY STATEMENT

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 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 iegal 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 chiidren 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 facemask

when working with the unit in dusty environments.

• Dress safely in long pants. Do not

go barefoot or wear short pants or sandals.

Do not operate the unit when you are

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

influence of alcohol, drugs, or medi cation. Secure hair so it is above shouider

iength. Keep loose hair, ioose clothing, fingers, and ail other parts of the body away from openings and moving

parts. Hair, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with ioosely hanging straps, ties, tasseis, 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 unventllaled 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 not be less 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 dam aged. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop In line voltage re sulting in loss of power and over heating. 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 AS SEMBLY 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 Service 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, secure cord to cord retainer 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, dam aged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to your Sears Service Center for repair.

» 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.

• 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 standard 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.

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

• Do not bum, incinerate, or expose this

• Store the unit unplugged in a high,

• Turn off all controls and allow the mo

tor to stop before disconnecting the unit from the power source.

• Use only recommended attachments

• 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

• Maintain the unit according to recom

• Use only for jobs explained in the op

BLOWER SAFETY

• Use only in daylight or in good artificial

• inspect the area before using the

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

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the

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.

• Never run the unit without the proper

• 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 personnei to avoid

• To avoid spreading fire, do not use

creating a hazard or voiding your war ranty.

• Have all maintenance other than the

• Never place objects inside the blower

recommended procedures described in the instruction manual performed by your Sears Service Center.

• Always see your Sears Service Cen

ter to replace a damaged impeller. Parts that are chipped, cracked, bro ken, or damaged in any other way can fly apart and cause serious inju ry. Replace damaged parts before

• Never use for spreading chemicals,

using the unit.

• Never place any object in the air in

take opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to

VACUUM SAFETY

• Stop the motor and disconnect the

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

storage.

• Check air intake openings and tubes

frequently, always with the unit

• Hard objects can be thrown through stopped and power source discon nected. Keep vents and tubes free of

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

unit to extreme heat.

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

and replacement parts to avoid creat

ing a hazard and/or voiding warranty. mended procedures.

eration section of this manual.

light.

unit. Remove ail debris and hard ob jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can ricochet, be thrown, or oth erwise cause injury or damage dur

ing operation. 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.

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.

blower near leaf or brush fires, fire

places, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc. 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.

fertilizers, or any other substances which may contain toxic materials.

power sourœ before opening the air

inlet door or attempting to insert or re

move the vacuum tubes. The motor

must be stopped and the impeller

blades no longer turning to avoid seri ous injury from the rotating blades.

the collection bag or the housing and become dangerous missiles which

can cause serious injury to the opera tor or others. When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to pick up dry ma terial such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacu um stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc., to avoid severe damage to the impeller. To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not attempt to vac uum water or other liquids. Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly. Make sure the collection bag assembly is completely zipped when unit is running to avoid flying debris. Use only recom mended attachments. Avoid situations which could set the collection bag on fire. Do not vacuum discarded matches, cigars, 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY

• Always use the collection bag shoul

der strap when vacuuming to avoid

loss of control.

• Check air intake openings, elbow tube, and vacuum tubes frequently, always with the unit stopped and the power source disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accu

mulate and restrict proper air flow. Do not use with any opening blocked, Keep free of dust, lint, hair and any

thing that may reduce air flow.

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. If you need assistance, contact your Sears Service Center or call 1 -800-235-5878. Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.

CARTON CONTENTS

Model 358.799400

• Blower

• Blower Tube

• 2 Vacuum Tubes

• Elbow Tube

• Collection Bag

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.

WARNING: Stop the unit and

disconnect from the power source be fore opening the inlet cover or attempt

ing to insert or remove the inlet restrictor, blower tube, or vacuum tubes. The mo

tor must be stopped and the impeller

blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.

AwARNING: If received as

sembled, ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

• A standard screwdriver is required for

assembly.

BLOWER ASSEMBLY NOTE: Assembly instructions for using

your unit as a vacuum follow this sec tion.

Attaching the blower tube

If you have already assembled your unit for use as a vacuum, refer to the section HOW TO convert unit from

VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE.

To attach blower tube:

1. Align the grooves on the blower

tube with the grooves on the blower outlet.

2. Push the blower tube onto the blow

er outlet until it snaps into place

{tube is secured by red tube release button).

3. To remove the blower tube, press

the tube release button while pulling on tube.

Tube Release Button

Blower Tube

Blower outlet

VACUUM ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Assembly instructions for using

your unit as a blower are explained in the previous section.

If you have already assembled your unit for use as a blower, remove the blower tube.

Remove the inlet restrictor

An inlet restrictor is used when using your unit as a blower. This restrictor is

not used during vacuum use and must be removed during assembly for vacu um use.

NOTE: Be sure to keep the inlet re

strictor for using your unit as a blower.

1. Ensure unit is stopped and extension

cord is unplugged.

2. Open the inlet cover by inserting the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area on the blower unit. Gently tilt

handle of screwdriver toward the front of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand.

Bottom view Latch Area

of unit

ground during vacuum use. The lower tube attaches to the upper tube.

1. Ensure unit is stopped and exten sion cord is unplugged.

2. While holding inlet cover open, place the hooks of the vacuum assist han dle on the retaining posts of the unit.

3. Raise the tube until it is secured to the blower unit by the red inlet cover

latch.

4. To attach the lower vacuum tube to the upper vacuum tube, first align the arrows on the two tubes. Then,

press the two tubes together until

the lower tube is securely seated in the upper tube (about 3 inches).

Tube Lower Tube

Vacuum Inlet Cover (opened)

3. Turn the inlet restrictor counterclock

wise and remove it from the unit. Do

not close the inlet door. You will next

attach the vacuum tubes.

Vacuum

Inlet Cover

Attaching the vacuum tubes

There are 2 vacuum tubes, an upper tube and a lower tube. The upper tube

has a vacuum assist handle attached to one end and is cut straight on both ends. The upper tube attaches to the

blower unit. The lower tube has an angled end that you point toward the

_ I arrows on upper

and lower tubes

COLLECTION BAG ASSEMBLY

1. Open the zipper on the collection

bag and insert the elbow tube.

2. Push the small end of the elbow tube

through the small opening in the bag.

NOTE: Make Sure edge of the small

opening is flush against the flared area of the elbow tube and the hole for the tube release button is on top.

Elbow Tube

/1 ^

Zipper Opening ^

3. Close the zipper on the bag. Make

sure the zipper is closed completely.

4. Align the grooves on the elbow tube

with the grooves on the blower outlet.

5. Push the elbow tube onto the blow er outlet until it snaps into place (el

bow tube is secured by red tube re lease button).

Tube

Release Button

sHole

ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP ON THE COLLECTION BAG

1. Carefully loop the shoulder strap through the buckle as shown in the

illustration below.

2. Position the unit on your right-hand side, blower outlet and bag pointing toward the rear. Hold the unit in an

upright position with the lower vacu um tube on the ground to support it.

3. Place the shoulder strap over your

head and onto your left shoulder.

4. Adjust the strap to allow a free flow of air from the blower. If the collec tion bag is kinked, the unit will not operate properly.

NOTE: The strap is designed to posi

tion the collection bag on your shoulder without kinks. The strap is not intended to support the weight of the unit.

HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM

VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE

1. Stop unit and unplug the extension

cord.

2. Remove the vacuum tubes by in serting the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area on the vacuum assist

handle. Gently tilt handle of screw

driver toward the front of the unit to

release the latch while pulling up on

the vacuum assist handle with your other hand.

Latch Area

Vacuum Assist

Handle

3. Install the inlet restrictor that was re moved when assembling for vacu

um use.

NOTE: If you are unable to locate the

inlet restrictor, the unit will still operate. This restrictor improves the blower function.

4. Remove the collection bag.

5. Close the inlet cover and make sure

it is latched closed.

6. Re-install the blower tube. Refer to

ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE for

instructions on how to attach this item.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

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 oniy 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 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 full current from the power source to the unit. Otherwise, loss of power and over-

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