Craftsman G006299, 280030785 User Manual

Operator's Manual

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ELECTRIC LOWER/VAC

225 mph Blower/375 cfm Vac

Model No. 136.748270

,A CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,

3358-491 Rev C

G006299

• English

° EspaSol

Printed in the USA.

Warranty .............................................................2 Service ........................................................... 7

Safety ........................................................ 2 Storage .......................................................... 8

Setup .....................................................................3 Troubleshooting ............................................8

Operation ...................................................... 5 ReptaceableParts List .................................9

Two Year Full Warranty on Craftsman Electric BlowerNac When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to

a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement This warranty applies for onty 30 days from the date of purchase if this product is used for commercial or rental purposes This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

When using an electdcaI appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

THIS APPLIANCE

WAR NING- oreducether,skoffire,electricshock,or injury,followthese

safety instructions

To ensure maximum safety, best

performance, and to gain knowledge of the appliance, it is essential that you

or any other operator of the appliance read and understand the contents of this

manual before operating the appliance Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol

A_,which means CAUTION, WARNING or

DANGER-personal safety instruction Read and understand the instruction because it

has to do with safety Failure to comply

with these instructions may result in

personal injury, risk of fire, or electrical

shock

° Do not leave the appliance when

plugged in, Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing

° WARNING-To reduce the risk of electric

shock, do not use the appliance on

wet surfaces Do not expose it to rain

Store it indoors,

= Do not allow appliance to be used as a

toy Do not use near children Do not

let children use the appliance_

• Use only as described in this manual Use only manufacturer's recommended

attachments

Dressproperly.Keephair,loose clothing,fingers,andallpartsofthe

bodyawayfromopeningsandmoving parts.Beawareofthepositionof

theblowerand the air inlets during

operation.. Loose clothing, jewelry and hair can be drawn into the inlets

(refer to the following figure) and may result in personal injury. Always wear

substantial footwear, long pants, and eye protection.

Caution--Moving Parts--do not operate the appliance without the air inlet guard in place. Refer to Setup for proper assembly instructions..

Do not use with damaged cord or plug.. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,

return it to a service dealer_

° Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To

unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord

" Do not handle plug or appliance with

wet hands..

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

" Turn off all controls before unplugging ° Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to vacuum up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present

• This appliance is provided with double insulation.. Use only identical replacement parts,. See instructions for servicing of Double-lnsulated Appliances.

• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,

matches, or hot ashes.

" Do not use without vac bag or proper

attachments in place..

° This appliance is for household use

only

Do not pult or carry by cord, usecordas SAVE THESE

a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners,,

Keep cord away from heated surfaces,, INSTRUCTIONS

Assembling the Blower Install the blower tube and then the inlet cover onto the blower housing

Important: You must install the b!ower tube before installing the inlet cover because the inlet cover hooks onto the blower tube. The blower will not run unless the inlet cover

is locked in place.

I Blower tube 2. Inlet cover

Converting from Blower to Vacuum

A WARNING: The motor impeller rotates for a few seconds after you turn off the blower and can cut or injure fingers°

Do not remove the bottom inlet cover when the motor is running or when the

unit is plugged into a power outlet.

1. Remove the inlet cover and the blower tube from the blower housing,

Important: The vacuum will not run unless the vacuum tube assembly is

locked in place,

4.. Install the vacuum bag,,

Adjust the strap as needed for comfortable operation,,

Line up the arrows on the upper and lower vacuum tubes and connect them

together, forming the vacuum tube

assembly

A WARNING: If you run the

vacuum without the lower tube, you

or bystanders could get caught in

the impeller blades and be injured..

Never run the blower without the

complete vacuum tube assembly and do not separate the upper and

lower tubes once assembled,.

3,.

Install the vacuum tube assembly onto

the blower housing

Converting from Vacuum to Blower 2

1.. Remove the vacuum bag and the vacuum tube assembly from the blower housing°

Install the blower tube and then the inlet cover onto the blower housing.

Important: The blower will not run unless the bottom inlet cover is locked

in place.

Important: This blower is intended for outdoor, residential use only Do not use

it indoors or for commercial or industrial purposes..

Connecting to a Power Source

To reduce the dsk of electric shock, this

appliance has a polarized plug (Le, one blade is wider than the other). Use only

a polarized, UL listed extension cord recommended for outdoor use.. A polarized

plug wilt fit in a polarized cord only one way. if the plug does not fit fully in the cord, reverse the cord If it still does not fit,

purchase a polarized extension cor& If you

have a polarized extension cord and the extension cord phJg does not fit fuily into the wall receptacle, reverse the plug. if it still

does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change

the appliance or extension cord plug in any

way..

Use only an extension cord recommended for outdoor use.

_, WARNING: If you do not fully seat

the extension cord on the inlet plug, or

if the plug and cord do not fit firmly, the loose plug could lead to overheating

and cause a fire, possibly burning you

or others.

Ensure that you fully seat the cord on the plug.

Check the connection regularly to ensure that the cord is firmly attached.

Do not use a worn-out or loose extension cord.

ExtensionCord Minimum Wire

Length Gage (AoWoG.)

100 ft 14 !50 ft I2

Note: Do not use an extension cord over

150 feet.

Important: Check the extension cord frequently during use for holes in the

insulation. Do not use a damaged cord. Do not run the cord through standing water or wet grass..

Connect the extension cord to the blower as shown.

Using the Concentrator Nozzle Accessory

lnstall the concentrator nozzle into the blower tube to help reach into narrow

spaces or to remove matted debris from hard surfaces.

Remove the concentrator nozzle when finished

I 2

Sta_inglStopping/A_ustingthe Air Speed

Rotatethe knobtoturn on, off, ora_ustair speed..

C3 =--_ 2

o _ C3I!

t. High 2. LOW

speed speed

3. Off

Using the Blower

The blower is intended for residential use only, Use the blower outdoors to move

debris as needed A WARNING: The blower can throw

debris, possibly causing serious personal injury to the operator or

bystanders.

" Do not blow hard objects such as nails,

bolts, or rocks.. Do not operate the blower near

bystanders or pets Use extra care when cleaning debris

from stairs or other tight areas Wear safety goggles or other suitable

eye protection, long pants, and shoes..

Using the Vacuum

_, WARNING: The vacuum can throw debris, possibly causing serious

personal injury to the operator or bystanders.

= Do not operate the vacuum without the

bag installed or with the bag zipper open..

• Do not vacuum sharp, pointed, or hard objects that could be thrown through

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