Craftsman 79943 User Manual
Instruction Manual
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12 AMP Motor
195 MPH/405 CFM
ELECTRIC BLOWERNACUUM
Model No.
358.799430
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espar_ol
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 (Hoo,s,is,edareoentro,Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530088731 10/11/01
Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 10
Safety Rules 2 Storage 10
Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Table 10
Operation 8
Maintenance 9 Spanish 11
Service & Adjustments 10 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 itfree
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 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 facemaek
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 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.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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_WARNING: 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, '_#V").
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-
suiting 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.)
• 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.
• 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 itto 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 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.
Ai_,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-
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tiontobecomeineffectiveandresultin
seriousinjury.
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 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
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 ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.,
that can ricochet, be thrown, or oth-
erwise cause injury or damage dur-
ing operation.
• 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.
VACUUM SAFETY
• Stop the motor and disconnect the
power source 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.
• Hard objects can be thrown through
the collection bag or the housing and
become dangerous missiles which
can cause serious injury to the opera-
tor or others.
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• Whenusingthevacuumattachment,
theunitisdesignedtopickupdryma-
terialsuchasleaves,grass,small
twigs,andbitsofpaper.Donotvacu-
umstones,gravel,metal,broken
glass,etc.,toavoidseveredamageto
theimpeller.Toavoidthepossibilityof
electricalshock,donotattempttovac-
uumwaterorotherliquids.
• Neverruntheunitwithouttheproper
equipmentattached.Whenusedasa
vacuum,alwaysinstallvacuumtubes
andcollectionbagassembly.Make
surethecollectionbagassemblyis
completelyzippedwhenunitisrunning
toavoidflyingdebris.Useonlyrecom-
mendedattachments.
• Avoidsituationswhichcouldsetthe
collectionbagonfire.Donotvacuum
discardedmatches,cigars,cigarettes,
orashfromfireplaces,barbecuepits,
brushpiles,etc.Toavoidspreading
fire,donotuseblowernearleafor
brushfires,fireplaces,barbecuepits,
ashtrays,etc.
•Alwaysusethecollectionbagshoul-
derstrapwhenvacuumingtoavoid
lossofcontrol.
•Checkairintakeopenings,elbowtube,
andvacuumtubesfrequently,always
withtheunitstoppedandthepower
sourcedisconnected.Keepventsand
tubesfreeofdebriswhichcanaccu-
mulateandrestrictproperairflow.Do
notusewithanyopeningblocked,
Keepfreeofdust,lint,hairandany-
thingthatmayreduceairflow.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CARTON CONTENTS
Model 358.799430
• Blower
• Blower Tube/Nozzle
• 2 Vacuum Tubes
• 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/nozzle, or vacuum tubes.
The motor must be stopped and the im-
peller blades no longer turning to avoid
serious injury from the rotating blades.
,t_
dt_WARNING: If received as-
sembled, ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly instructions for using
your unit as a vacuum follow this sec-
tion.
ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE/
NOZZLE
If you have already assembled your
unit for use as a vacuum, remove the
vacuum tubes and the collection bag.
1. Insert the blower tube/nozzle into
the blower outlet.
2. Twist the blower tube/nozzle
clockwise until it is firmly seated in
the blower outlet. Make sure the
nozzle end points upward as shown
in the following illustration.
Blower Tube/Nozzle
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/nozzle.
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REMOVETHEINLETRESTRICTOR
Aninletrestrictorisusedwhenusing
yourunitasablower.Thisrestrictoris
notusedduringvacuumuseandmust
beremovedduringassemblyforvacu-
umuse.
NOTE:Besuretokeeptheinletre-
strictorforusingyourunitasablower.
1.Ensureunitisstoppedandextension
cordisunplugged.
2.Opentheinletcoverbyinsertingthe
tipofascrewdriverintothelatch
areaonthevacuuminletcover.
Gentlytilthandleofscrewdriverto-
wardthefrontoftheunitwhilepull-
inguponthevacuuminletcover
withyourotherhand.
Impeller _ "_
_.. LatchArea
3. While holding the inlet cover open,
align the arrows and insert the vac-
uum 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 is twisted completely
into place.
Align arrows on tube & unit
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).
Upper Tube
VacuumInletCover
3.Turntheinletrestrictorcounterclock-
wiseandremoveitfromtheunit.Do
notclosetheinletdoor.Youwillnext
attachthevacuumtubes.
Vrte°toomver
_rleettrictor Z' _[_"_"
ATTACHING THE VACUUM TUBES
There are 2 vacuum tubes, an upper
and lower tube. The upper tube is cut
straight on both ends and attaches to
the blower unit. The lower tube at-
taches to the upper tube, and has an
angled end that you point toward the
ground during vacuum use.
1. Ensure unit is stopped and exten-
sion cord is unplugged.
2. Locate the arrows on the upper vac-
uum tube and on the vacuum inlet
area of the unit.
Upper Vacuum Tube
Lower Tube
ATTACH THE COLLECTION BAG
Slide the opening of the collection bag
over the blower outlet. Pull the velcro
strap tightly through the buckle and se-
cure to the velcro tabs.
NOTE: Make sure the velcro strap is
located on the blower outlet as shown
below. Also, make sure the zipper on
the bag is completely closed.
Velcro Strap _ / i
Coll_ _.._
Bag _ Blower Outlet
ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP
ON THE COLLECTION BAG
1. Carefully loop the shoulder strap
through the buckle as shown in the
illustration below.
Last in t_
2.Positiontheunitonyourright-hand
side,bloweroutletandbagpointing
towardtherear.Holdtheunitinan
uprightpositionwiththelowervacu-
umtubeonthegroundtosupportit.
3.Placetheshoulderstrapoveryour
headandontoyourleftshoulder.
4.Adjustthestraptoallowafreeflow
ofairfromtheblower.Ifthecollec-
tionbagiskinked,theunitwillnot
operateproperly.
NOTE:Thestrapisdesignedtoposition
thecollectionbagonyourshoulderwith-
outkinks.Thestrapisnotintendedto
supporttheweightoftheunit.
Shoulder strap
on left shoulder
No kinks in bag
allows free air flow
HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM
VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE
1. Stop unit and unplug tile extension
cord.
2. Remove the vacuum tubes and
collection bag.
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. Close the inlet cover and make sure
it is latched closed.
5. Re-install the blower tubes. Refer to
the section ATTACHING THE BLOW-
ERTUBE/NOZZLE 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 ex-
tension 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. Ifthe 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.
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 WV-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.) 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
50 F'R 100 FT.
A.WG* A W.G.*
16 14
*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.
Cord Retainer f ',_J Ij[.
Cord
""-__J_.._-f_.._ Recessed
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Receptacle ._l I _!e
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