Craftsman 79938 User Manual

CRAFTSMAN°

Operator's Manual I

12 AMP Motor
195 MPH/405 CFM

ELECTRIC BLOWER/VACUUM

Model No.

358.799380

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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE

_ ARNING:

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.

Sears, Roebuck end Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

53(3087635 1Q/26/99

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 10
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 10

Assembly 5 Parts Available 10
Operation 8

Maintenance 9 Spanish 11

Service & Adjustments 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC BLOWER
Ifthis Craftsman Electric Blower fails to perform properly due to a detect in materi-

al or workmanship within (1) one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair

or replace it, free of charge.
WARF_NTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLEBY RETURNINGTHE CRAFTSMANELECTRIC

BLOWERTO THE NEARESTSEARSSTOREINTHEUNITEDSTATES.

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

A'WARNING: When

using electric gardening appliances,
basic safety precautions should always

be followed to reduce the risk offire,

electric shock, and serious injury.

_WARNING: 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 efficiency in us-
ing this unit. The operator is responsible

for following the warnings and instruc-
tions in this manual and on the unit,

Read the entire Operator's Manual be.
fore assembling and using the unit! Re-

strictthe use of this unitto persons who
read, understand, and follow the warn-

ingsand instructions inthis 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 protectionwhen operating, servic-
ing, or performing maintenance on

your unit. Wearing eye protectioncan

help to prevent rocks or debris from
being blown or ricocheting into eyes

and face which can result inblindness
or serious injury.

• Always wear a respirator orfacemas k

when workingwiththe unit industy en-
vironments.

• 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 it you are under the

influenceofalcohol,drugs, ormedica-

tion.

• Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length. Keep loose hair, loose cloth-

ing, fingers, and all other parts of the
bodyaway from openings and moving
parts. Hair, jewelry, loose clothing, or

clothing with loosely hanging straps,
ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in

moving parts.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Use only a voltage supply as shown

on the name plate 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
notuse in unventilated areas orwhere

dust or explceivevapors can buildup.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK--Do not use in

damp or wet locations or around swim-

ming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not ex-
pose to snow, rein, or water. Do not

handle extension cord plug or unit with

wet hands.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,

use extension cords speciticaIly

marked as suitable for outdoor ap-
pliances having electrical rating not

less than the rating of the unit. The
cord must be marked with the suffix

"W-A" (in Canada, "W"). Use a polar-
ized cord. Make sure your extension

cord is ingood condition. If damaged,

have the cord replaced. An under-

sized extension cord willcause a drop

in linevoltage resulting in loss of pow-
erandoverhesting, Ifindoubt,usethe

next heavier gauge, The smaller the

gauge number, the heavier the cord.

(NOTE: The correct size to be used

depending on the cordlength isshown

inthis manual).

• To reduce the risk of electricalshock,
this equipment has a polarized plug

(one bladeis widerthan the other). This
plugwill fit only one way in a polarized

outlet ofthe extension cord. Ensure you

have a polarized extension cord. The

plugof the polarized extension cord will
fit into the outlet only one wey. Ifthe plug
does not fit fully inthe outlet, reverse the

plug.Ifitstilldoes not tit,contact a quali-
fied electrician to installproper outlet. Do

not change the plug in any way.

• Inspact the insulation and connectors
on the unit and extension cord before

each use. If there isany damage, do

not use until damage is repaired by

your Sears Service Center. Do not

pull or carry bycord; 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 possibilityof the exten-

sioncord disconnecting from the unit
during operation, tie cord to cord re-

tainer and connect to recessed plug

as shown in this manual.

• Don'tuse the unitifthe switchdoes not

turnthe uniton and offproperly, Have
the unit repaired by your Sears Ser-

vice Center,

• Keep the extension cord clearof oper-

atorand obstacles at alltimes. Do not
expose cords to heat, oil, water, or

sharp edges.

• Avoid any body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as matel

fences, or pipes, toavoid the possibil-

ity ofelectdc shock. Don't handle plug

or unit with wet hands.

• Donot usewith damaged cordorplug.

If unit is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left out-

doors, or dropped intowater, return it
to your Sears Service Center for re-

pair.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

(GFCI) protectionshould be provided

on the circuitor outlet to be used for
this unit. Receptacles are available

having built-in GFCI protection and
may be used for this measure of safe-

ty,

• Keep others including children, ani-

mals, bystanders, and helpers a mini-
mum of 30feet (10 meters) away. Stop

the motor immediately it you are ap-

prcached. Do not allow the unitto be
used as a toy.

DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION

This unit is Double Insulated to help
protect against electricshock. Double

insulation construction consists of two
separate "layers" of electrical insula-
tion instead of grounding.Tools and ap-

pliances builtwith a double insulation
system are not intended to be

grounded. No grounding means is pro-
vided on this unit, nor should a means

of grounding be added to this unit.As
a result,the extension cord used with

your unitcan be plugged into any stan-
dard 120 volt electrical outlet.Safety

precautions must be observed when
operating any electrical tool.The
double insulationsystem only provides

added protection against injury result-
ing from an internal electrical insulation

faiture.
All electrical repairs to this unit, includ-

ing housing, switch, motor, etc,, must
be diagnosed and repaired by qualified
service 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 DOUBLEINSULATIONor

DOUBLEINSULATED.The symbol []
(square within a square) may also be

marked on the appliance. Failure to
have the unitrepaired by Sears ser-

vice personnel can cause the double

insulationconstructiontobecome inef-

fective and result insedous injury,

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Turn off all controls and allow the mo-

tor to stop before disconnecting the
unitfrom the power source.

• Disconnect the unit from the power
source when not in use. Do notleave

the unit when itis plugged into outlet,

• Do not set the unit on any surface ex-

ceptaclean, hard area while the unitis
running. Debris such as gravel, sand,

dust, grass, etc,, could be picked up

by the air intake and thrown out

through the discharge opening, dam-

aging the unit, property, orcausing se-
rious injuryto bystanders or operator,

• Do not overreach or use from unstable

surfaces suoh as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care
when oleanlng on stairways, Keep
firm footing and balance at all times,

Keep hands out of tubes.

• Inspect theentire 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
before servicing,cleaning, performing

maintenance, or storing,
This unit is Double Insulated, Seethe

"DOUBLE INSULATION"section. Have
all internal service performed by quali-

fied service repair personnel to avoid
creating a hazard or voiding yourwar-

ranty.

• Have all maintenance other than the

recommended procedures described
in the Operator's 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

fiy apart and cause serious injury. Re-

place damaged parts before using the
unit

• Never placeany object Intheair intake
opening as this couJd restrict proper
airflow and cause damage to the unit.

• Never douse the unitwith water or oth-
er liquids or squirt with a water hose

Clean with a damp sponge and mi_d

soap. See "STORAGE."

• Check air intake openings and tubes
frequently, always with the unit

stopped and power source disoon-

nested. Keep vents and tubes free ol
debris which can accumulate and re-

strictproper air flow,

• Do notbum, incinerate, or expose this
unitto 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 unitacoording to recom-

mended procedures,

• Use only for jobs explained in 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

suoh as rocks, glass, wire, etc,, that

can ricochet, bethrown, or otherwise

cause injury or damage.

• Avoidaccidental starting. Be sure the

switch isinthe OFF positionand keep

your hand and fingers away from the

switch while connecting the unit tothe
power source or when carrying a unit

connected to the power source.

• Never run the unitwithout the proper
equipment attaohed, 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 airflow,

• 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; aN_ays direct the blowing de-
bris away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects such as trees, auto-

mobiles, walls, etc. The force of air

can cause rooks, 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.

VACUUM SAFETY

• Stop the motor and disconnect the

power source before opening the air
inletdoor 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.

• Hard objects can be thrown through

the coIJectionbag 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 isdesigned to pick updry ma-
terial such as leaves, grass, smell

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twigs, and bits ol paper. Do not vacu-
um stones, gravel, metal, broken
glass, etc., to avoid severe damage to
the impeller. To avoidthe possibilityof

electrical shock, do notattempt to vac-

uum water or other liquids.

• Never run the unit without the proper

equipment attached. When used asa
vacuum, ak,/ays install vacuumtubes

and collection bag assembly, Make

sure the collection bag assembly is

completely zipped when unit is run-
ning to avoid flying debris, Use only

recommended attachments,

• Avoid situations which could set the
collection bag on fire. Do notvacuum

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.

• Always use the ¢oUestionbag shoul-

der strap when vacuuming to avoid

lossof control.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Check air intake openings, elbow
tube, and vacuumtubes frequently, al-

ways with the unit stopped and the
power source disconnected. Keep
vents and tubes free of debris which

can accumu[ste and restrictproperair
flow. Do not use with any opening
blocked, Keep free of dust, lint, hair
and anything that may reduce airflow.

STANDARDS
This productis listed by Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL Standard 1017.

tfsituations occurwhich are not cov-
ered inthis manual, use care and
goodjudgment. Ifyou need assis-

tance, contact your Sears Service

Center or call 1-800-235-5878. Fail-
ure tofollow all Safety Rules and Pre-

cautions can result in serious injury.

CARTON CONTENTS
Model 358.799380

Blower
Blower Tu be
Nozzle
2Vacuum Tubes

Co[lection Bag
Examine parts for damage, Do not use

damaged parts.

NOTE: Ifyou need assistance orflnd
parts missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.

ASSEMBLY
,_WARN|NG: If received as-

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

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

USING YOUR UNIT AS A BLOWER
NOTE: Assembly Instructions for using

your unit as a vacuum follow this sec-

t{on.

ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE
AND NOZZLE

Ifyou have already assembled your
unitfor use as a Vacuum, remove the

vacuum tubes and the collection bag,

• Insertthe blower tube into the blower

outlet.

• Twist the blower tube clockwise until
it is firmly seated inthe blower outlet.

• Twist the nozzle intothe end of the
bidwartubeuntilitis firmly seated.

Make sure the nozzle points upward.

B_ov_rOutlet

BlowarTube

Nozzle

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING YOUR UNIT AS A VACUUM

NOTE: Assembly instructionsfor using

your unitas a blower is explained in
the previous section.

4_kWARNING: Stop the unit and dis-

connect from the power source before

opening the inlet cover or attempting to
insert or remove the inlet restriotoror

vacuum tubes, The motor must be

stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turningto avoid serious injury

from the rotating blades.
NOTE: Ifyou have already assembled

your unitfor use as a blower, remove

the blower tube and nozzle.

REMOVE THE INLET RESTRICTOR

An inletrestrictoris used when using

your unitas a blower, This restitctoris
notused dudng vacuum use, and must

be removed dudng essembly for vacu-
um use,

NOTE: Be sure to keep the inlet re-
strictor for usingyour unit as a blower.

• Open the inlet cover byinsertingthe

tip of a sorewddver intothe inletcover

latcharea, and twistingthe screwdriver

while pullingthe inletcover open.

Bottom view

of unit

angled end will point toward the
ground during vacuum use.

• Locate the arrows on the upper vac-

uumtube and on the vaouum inlet
area ofthe unit,

UpperVacuumTube

• While holding the inlet cover open,
align the arrows and insert the vacu-

um tube into the opening. Twist the
tube clockwise until it is seated. A

second arrow on the vacuum tube

will align with the arrow on the unit

once the tube twisted completely in
piaea,

Alignarrowsan tube&unit

• Attach the lower vacuum tube to the

upper vacuum tube by aligningthe
arrows on the two tubes. Press the

tubes together until the lower tube is
fully seated in the upper tube. (About
3 inches)

• Turn the inlet restrictorcountercrock-

wise and remove it from the unit.

Do not close the inlet door. You will
next attach the vacuum tubes.

ATTACHING THE VACUUM TUBES

There are 2 vacuum tubes, an upper

and lower tube, The upper tube iscut
straight on both ends, and attaches to

the blower unit.The second tube is cut
an at angle on the lower end. This

Upper Tube

Lower Tube

ATTACH THE COLLECTION BAG
Slide the opening of the collection bag

over the blower outlet. Pull the strap
with veloro tightlythrough the buckle

and secure with velcro tabs.
NOTE: Make sure the strap with velcro

is located on the blower outlet as
shown,Also, make sure the zipper on

the bag iscompletely closed,

Strap withV_cro I'i

Cdl_

Bag y Newer Outlet

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ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP
ON THE COLLECTION BAG

• Carefully loop the shoulder strap
through the buckle as shown in the

illustration below.

• Positionthe unit on your right.hand
side, blower outlet and bag pointing

toward the rear, Hold the unit in an

upright position, and support the low-
er vacuum tube on the ground,

• Place the shoulder strap over your
head and onto your left shoulder.

• Adiust the strap to aitow a tree flow
of air from the blower. If the collection

bag is kinked, the unitwill not oper-

ate properly.

NOTE: The strap is designedto position
the collectionbeg on your shoulderwith-

out kinks.The strap is not intendedto
supportthe weight of the unit.

Shoulder strap
on [eft shouldel"

Nokinksinba

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f_ow

HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM

VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE.

• Stop unit and unplug the extension
cord.

• Remove the vacuum tubes and
collection bag.

• Install the inlet restrictorthat was re-

moved when assembling for vacuum

use.

NOTE: Ifyou are unable to locate the
inlet restrictor,the unitwill still operate.

This restrtctor improves the blower
function.

• Close the inlet cover and make sure

it is latched closed.

• Re-install the blower tubes. Reter to

the section ATTACHINGTHE BLOWER
TUBEAND NOZZLEfor instructionson

how to attach these items.

EXTENSION CORD
Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as

shown on nameplate ofthe unit to
power your edger.

The extension cord used to reach the

power source must be:

• Specifically marked as suitable for
outdoor use, The cord must be

marked with the suffix '_/-A."

• Heavy enough to carry ourrent from

the power source the full length of
extension cord to the unit. Otherwise,

lossof power and overheating can

occur causing damage to unit. Refer
to chert for minimum wire gauge rec-

ommendalions. The cord must be
marked with the proper wire gauge.
(Appropriate extension cords are

available.) Do not use multiple cords.

• In good condition. Cord Insulation

must be intact with no cracks or
deterioration, Plug connectors must

be undamaged.

MINIMUMWIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

/VOL'rSI 25FT. 50FT. 100FT,

/f

120 16 16 * 14

/ I A'W'G'* A'W'G" A'W'G'*

• American Wire Gauge

Securetheextensioncordto theunitby
tyingthecordontothecordretainer,In-

sertthecord receptacleintothere-
cessedp_j.

KNOWYOURELECTRICBLOWER

READTHIS OPERATOR'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR
UNIT,Compare the illustrationsto your unitto familiarize yourself with the location

of the various controlsand adjustments, Save this manual for future reference,

Top Handle

On/Off X_

Switch

Rear Handle
Cord Retainer

AirVents Cdlectian Bag

InletC_er Latch

BlowerTube

f

UpperVacuumTube LowerVacuumTube

The ON/OFFSWITCH is used to acti- open and close the inlet cover.
vate the motor. The NOZZLE is designed to direct the

The INLET COVER LATCH isused to flow ofair.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STOPPING YOUR UNIT

Slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.

STARTING YOUR UNIT
Your unit has two run positions,LOW

and HIGH. Slide the switchto one of
these positions to turn on the unit.

'_ WARNING : Do not use the unit
withoutthe blower tubes, or collection

bag properly attached to avoid flying
debris and/or impeller contact which
can cause serious injury. Always wear

eye protection to prevent rocks or de-

brisfrom being blown or ricocheting

from corners, around joints, or be-
tween bricks.

Direct air flow by directing the nozzle
down otto one side. Always work
away from solid objects such as walks,

large stones, vehicles, and fences.
Clean corners bystarting incomers

and moving outward. This will help
prevent an accumulation of debris

which could fly intoyour face.
Be careful when working near plants,

The force ofthe air Could damage
tender plants.

E_ower Operating
Position

intothe eyes and face which can result

in blindness or serious injury,

USING YOUR UNIT AS A BLOWER

Use your unit as a blower for:

• Sweeping debris or grass clippings

from driveways, sidewalks, patios,

etc.

• Blowinggrass clippings, straw, or

leaves into piles, or removing debris

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USING YOUR UNIT AS A VACUUM
Use your unit as a vacuum to pick up

dry material such as leaves, grass,
smalltwigs, and bitsof paper.

• For best results during vacuum use,

operate your unitat high speed.

• Move slowly back and forth over the
material as you vacuum, Avoid forc-

ingthe unitinto a pile of debris as

this can clog the unit.

• Keep the vacuum tube about an inch

above the groundfor best results.

• You must properly empty and main-

tain the collection bag to avoid dete-
riorationand obstructionof air flow.

• Remove the collection bag from the
unitand empty after each use. Do

not store bag containingleaves,
grass, etc.

• Wash the bag once a year. Remove
the bag from the blower and turn the
bag inside out. Wash the bag with a

water hose. AllOWthe bag to hang
and dry before you reuse the bag,

NOTE: Ifthe unit becomes clogged,
stop the unitand disconnect the exten-

sion cord.Wait untilthe impeller has

VacuumOperating
Position

completely stopped turning, then re-

move the vacuum tubes. Carefully
reach into the vacuum opening and
clear outthe clogged debris.

CLEANING THE COLLECTION

BAG
IMPORTANT: THE COLLECTION BAG

MUST BE PROPERLY EMPTIED.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for Loose fasteners and parts Before each use

Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Clean unitand labels After each use

Clean Collection Bag Yearly

G EN ERAL RECOMME NDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-

osive fultvalue from thewarranty, the
operator must maintain unitas instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments

will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

• Inlet Cover

• Blower Tube

• Nozzle

• Vacuum Tubes

• Collection Bag
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damaged/worn

parts to your Sears Service Center.

• ON/OFFSwitch - Ensure switch func-
tions properly by moving the switch

to the Off position. Make sure motor

stops; then restart motor and contin-
ue.

AFTER EACH USE
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS

• Clean the unit using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.

• Wipe oft unitwitha clean dry cloth.

YEARLY
CLEAN COLLECTION BAG

• Remove the bag and empty after

each use. Do not store bag without
emptying the bag of all contents.

• Wash the bag once a year by turning

inside out and washing with a water
hose, Be sure to let bag dry com-
pletely before re-using the unit.

HOWTOREMOVEANOBJECT
FROMTHEAIRINTAKE

NOTE:Iftheunitbecomesclogged,or
anobjectisdrawnintotheair intake,

stopthe unitand disconnect the exten-
sioncord. Wait untilthe impeller has

completely stopped turning, then re-
move the vacuum tubes. Caretuily
reach into the vacuum opening and

clear out the air intake area.

Inspect the impeller for cracks. If
cracked or damaged, do not use the

unit. have parts replaced by your
Sears Service Center. Do not attempt

to replace them yourself,
PARTS AVAILABLE

Blower Tube .........

Vacuum Tube Bet ....

InletRestnctor .......

Nozzle ..............

Collection Bag .......

Gutter Kit ............

Safety Glasses .......

Extension Cord .......

534852705
530402490
530402045

530402461

530402583

.. 71-79997
.. 71-85707

.. 71-5702

Prepare unit for storage at the end of

the season or if itwill not be used for

30 days or more.

_bWARNING:

• Secure the unitbefore storing or
transporting.

• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object

cannot accidentally cause injury.

• Store unitwell outof the reach of
children.

BLOWER STORAGE

• Disconnectfrom the power source.

• Clean the entire unit.

• Open inletcover and clean any dirt,

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
Unit fails to . Switch inthe OFF position. =Slide switchto ON position.

operate. • Extension Cord Disconnected •Reconnect extension cord.

. Circuit breaker tripped, or fuse •Reset circuit breaker or fuse.

blown

• Mechanical failure .Contact your Sears Service

Unit . Mechanical failure •Contact your Sears Service
vibrates Center
abnormally.

Impeller will •Debris in air intake area. •Clean unit. Remove any
notturn . Mechanical failure debris.

freely. •Contact your Sears Service

grass, or debris that has cctlected,
Inspect the blower and all tubes.

Close and make sure the cover is
latched.

• Clean air vents and air inletof debris,

• Store your unit and extension cord in

a well ventilated area and covered, if
possible, to prevent dust and dirtac-

cumulation, Do not cover with plastic.
Plastic cannot breathe and may

cause condensation and eventual
rust or corrosion.

• Check entire unit for loose screws,

nuts, and bolts. Replace any darn-
aged, worn, or broken parts.

Center.

Center

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