Craftsman 944511710 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

ICRAFTSMAN°I

12 Amp Motor
265 / 346 km/h

ELECTRIC BLOWER/VACUUM

Model No.

C944.511710

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Fran£ais

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY C _..._US

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 Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

530086292 3/31/04

Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 11
Safety Rules 2 Storage 11

Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Table 11
Operation 8

Maintenance 10 French 12
Service & Adjustments 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY FOR CRAFTSMAN ®ELECTRIC POWER BLOWER

For two (2) years from date of purchase, Sears Canada, Inc., will repair or replace

free of charge at Sears' option parts which are defective as a result of materials or
workmanship.

COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE:
Warranty is void if the Electric Power Blower is used for Commercial or Rental

purposes.

This warranty does NOT cover:

Expendable parts such as blower tubes which may become broken.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE ELECTRIC POWER BLOW-

ERTO 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
legislation. Furthermore, some provinces do NOT allow limitation on how long an

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

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

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 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 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.

•Securehairsoitisaboveshoulder
length.Keeploosehair,looseclothing,
fingers,andallotherpartsofthebody

awayfromopeningsandmoving
parts.Hair,jewelry,looseclothing,or

clothingwithlooselyhangingstraps,
ties,tassels,etc.,canbecaughtin

movingparts.

ELECTRICALSAFETY

_IkWARNING: 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 not be less than the rating

of the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix '_4V". Make sure your

extension cord is in good condition.
Inspect extension cord before use

and replace if damaged. An under-
sized 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 cor-
rect size to be used depending on

the cord length is shown in this
manual. See SELECT AN EXTENSION

CORD 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 Centre. 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 corners.

Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To

unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Tie cord to cord retainer and connect
to recessed plug as shown in this

manual to prevent damage to unit

and/or extension cord and to reduce
the possibility of the extension cord

disconnecting from the unit during
operation.

• 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 Centre.

• 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

Centre for repair.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCl)
protection should be provided on the

circuit or outlet to be used for this unit.

Receptacles are available having built-
in GFCl 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-

3

latedappliancemustbeidenticaltothe

partstheyreplace.Adoubleinsulated
applianceismarkedwiththewords
"doubleinsulation"or"doubleinsu-

lated".Thesymbol[] (squarewithina
square)mayalsobemarkedonthe

appliance.Failuretohavetheunitre-

pairedbySearsservicepersonnelcan

causethedoubleinsulationconstruc-
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 INSULATIONsection. 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 Centre.

• Always see your Sears Service
Centre to replace a damaged impel-
ler. Parts that are chipped, cracked,

broken, or damaged in any other
way can fly apart and cause serious
injury. Replace damaged parts be-

fore 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 the unit using a damp

cloth. Wipe off with a clean dry cloth.

See MAINTENANCE.

• 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.