Craftsman 944.511601 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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BLOWER A'I-FACHMENT

Model No.

C944.511601

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

5545001427 2/14/05

Warranty Statement 2 Maintenance 7
Safety Rules 2 Storage 8

Assembly 5 Parts List Center Section
Operation 6 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN @BLOWER

ATTACHMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, Sears Canada, Inc., will repair or replace
free of charge, at Sears option, parts which are defective as a result of material or
workmanship.
COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE:

Warranty on Blower Attachment will be 90 days from the date of purchase if used for
commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty excludes expendable parts that become worn during normal use.
Warranty service is available by returning the Blower Attachment to the nearest Sears

Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is
in use in Canada.

This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit
legal rights you may have but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legisla-
tion. Furthermore, some provinces do NOT allow limitations on how long an implied

warranty will last, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario MSB 2B8

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. Do not allow the unit to be used as

a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children. Always disconnect
unit from power source when making repairs, adjustments, and when changing

accessories and attachments. Nonconforming replacement components or the
removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to

the operator or bystanders. Use only accessories and replacement parts as rec-
ommended. Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional

attachments).

KNOW YOUR UNIT • Restrict use of this attachment to us-
. Read your instruction manual care- ers who understand and will follow all

fully until you completely understand warnings and safety rules in this
and can follow all warnings and manual.

safety rules before operating this at-
tachment.

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PLAN AHEAD

• Always wear eye protection when op-

erating, servicing, or performing main-
tenance on this attachment. Wearing

eye protection will help to prevent
rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which

can result in blindness and/or serious
injury. Eye protection should be

marked ANSI Z87.

• Always wear foot protection. Do not

go barefoot or wear sandals.

• Always wear respirator or face mask

when working with unit in dusty envi-
ronments.

• Secure hair above shoulder length.

Secure or remove jewelry, loose
clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.

They can be caught in moving parts.

• Do not operate unit when you are

tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medi-

cation.

• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-

mals away from work area a mini-
mum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating unit. Do not
point blower discharge opening in
the direction of people or pets.

• Inspect area before use. Remove all

debris and hard objects such as rocks,
glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be
thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.

FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or

flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause

sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;

store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated
place; use an approved, marked con-

tainer for all fuel purposes.

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or

while operating the unit.

• Make sure the attachment is properly

assembled and in good operating
condition.

• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is

running.

• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel

spills before starting engine.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)

away from fuel and fueling site be-
fore starting engine.

• Always store gasoline in a container

approved for flammable liquids.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)

_WARNING:

Avoid a dangerous environment. To re-

duce 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 use on wet surfaces. Do not
handle extension cord plug or unit with

wet hands. Avoid dangerous situations.

Do not use in the presence of flam-
mable liquids or gases to avoid creating
a fire or explosion and/or causing dam-
age to unit. Do not abuse cord. Never
carry the unit by the extension cord or

yank extension cord to disconnect unit.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Do not use cord as a handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Turn off all controls
before unplugging. Do not expose cords

to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with

damaged cord or plug. If unit is not

working as it should, has been dropped,

damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into

water, return it to your authorized service

dealer for repair. Unplug the unit from
the power source when not in use, be-
fore servicing, and when changing ac-

cessories and/or attachments. Do not

put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of

dust, lint, hair and anything that may

reduce air flow.

• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the powerbead.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Do

not use in unventilated areas or where

dust or explosive vapors can build up.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
the powerhead may have a polarized

plug (one blade is wider than the oth-

er); if so, it will require the use of a

polarized extension cord. The ap-
pliance plug will fit into a polarized

extension cord only one way. If the

plug does not fit fully into the exten-

sion 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

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