Craftsman 79934 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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7.5 AMP Motor
150 MPH/285 CFM

ELECTRIC BLOWER

Model No.

358.799341

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Espahol

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 Centra, Time)

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

530163030 3/21/02

Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 7
Safety Rules 2 Storage 7
Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Table 8

Operation 6

Maintenance 7 Spanish 9

Service & Adjustments 7 Parts Ordering Back Cover

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.

WARRANTYSERVICEISAVAILABLE BYRETURNINGTHE CRAFTSMANELECTRIC BLOW-

ERTO THE NEARESTSEARS STORE OR SERVICECENTER IN THE UNITEDSTATES.
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 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 shoulder

length. Keep loose hair, loose clothing,

fingers, and all other parts of the body

away from openings and moving
parts. Hair, jewelry, loose clothing, or
clothing with loosely hanging straps,

ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in

moving parts.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

d_IbWARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce 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 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
gbOOdcondition, inspect extension cord

efore 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
SELECTAN EXTENSIONCORD 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 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, tie cord to cord re-

tainer and connect to recessed plug

as shown in thismanual.

• 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 CenteE

• 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 unitwith 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-

pa_r.

• 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 polarized 120 volt
electrical outlet. Safety precautions
must be observed when operating any

electrical tool. The double insulation
system only provides added protection

against in ury resulting from an internal
electrical insulation failure.

_I, 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

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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 sot 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, stoop

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 isin
proper working order.

• Disconnect unit from power source be-
fore servicing, cleaning, performing

maintenance, or storing.

• This unit is double insulated. See the

DOUBLEINSULATIONsection. 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 STORAGE.

• 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.

• Use only for jobs explained in the OP-
ERATIONsection 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 Failure to follow all Safety Rules and

Sears Service Center or call Precautions can result in serious injury.

1-800-235-5878.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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4_ILWARNING: 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

isfirmly 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.

Blower outlet

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 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. 50 FT. 100 FT.

Blower Tube Nozzle

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

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

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•American Wire Gauge

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

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.

Cord
Receptacle

Recessed

Plug
on Unit

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