Sears 138.74899 User Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL DEL OPERADOR
12 AMP ELECTRIC BLOWER/MULCHER
WITH METAL IMPELLER
SOPLADOR ELÉCTRICO Y ACOLCHADOR DE 12
AMP CON IMPULSOR DE METAL
Model No.
138.74899
Número de modelo
138.74899
1-888-266-7096
1-888-266-7096
www.craftsman.com
www.craftsman.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
Warranty ......................................................................2
Introduction .................................................................2
Important safety instructions .................................. 3-5
Symbols ......................................................................6
Features ......................................................................7
Electrical .....................................................................8 Aspectos eléctricos ....................................................8
Assembly ................................................................ 9
Operation ..............................................................10-11
Maintenance ..............................................................11
Illustrated parts list ....................................................12
Figure numbers (illustrations) ....................................i-ii
Parts Ordering / Service.............................. Back Page
Garantía ......................................................................2
Introducción ................................................................2
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes ................ 3-5
Símbolos .....................................................................6
Características ............................................................7
Armado ................................................................... 9
Funcionamiento ....................................................10-11
Mantenimiento ...........................................................11
Figura numeras (ilustraciones) ..................................i-ii
Pedidos de piezas / Servicio .................Pág. posterior
WARRANTY / GARANTÍA
CRAFTSMAN
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this blower is warranted against defects in material or workmanship.
Defective product will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
®
TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY
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GARANTÍA COMPLETA DE UN AÑO CRAFTSMAN
Esta soplador tiene garantía por cualquier defecto en material o mano de obra DURANTE DOS AÑOS desde la fecha de
compra. Los productos defectuosos se remplazarán sin cargo.
Para conocer los detalles sobre la cobertura de la garantía para obtener un remplazo gratuito, visite el sitio web:
www.craftsman.com
La garantía pierde validez si este producto se utiliza mientras se prestan servicios comerciales o si se alquila a otra persona.
Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales específicos y es posible que también tenga derechos que varían según el estado.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 6017
®
INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
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Esta herramienta ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de este producto se
ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions
before using this blower. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized extension cord. The 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. 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 the plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If
the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord
plug in any way.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.
Use outdoor extension cords marked W-A, W, SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or
SJTOW-A.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the
risk of electric shock.
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday
glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT
safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not leave appliance plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all body parts away
from openings and moving parts.
Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid
loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts of the machine or its motor.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica-
tion. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this unit.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the power switch is
not on before plugging in. Turn off power switch before
unplugging.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Do not use with damaged plug. If tool is not working as
it should or has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an authorized service center
Do not leave the tool when plugged in. Unplug from
the power outlet when not in use, before servicing, and
before storing the tool. Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep openings free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
Check the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in the
machine.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle,
close a door on a cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and
accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
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
center.
In a double insulated appliance, two systems of insulation
are provided instead of grounding. No grounding
means is provided on a double insulated appliance, nor
should a means for grounding be added to the appliance.
Servicing a double insulated appliance requires extreme
care and knowledge of the system and should be done
only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for
a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts
they replace.
Not intended for commercial use.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. This unit
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other)
and will require the use of a polarized extension cord.
This unit plug will only fit into a polarized extension cord in
one orientation. If the plug does not fully fit into the
extension 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 only fit into a polarized wall outlet in a
specific orientation. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall
outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall
outlet. Do not change the unit plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
To prevent serious personal injury, make sure the switch is
in the OFF position, it is unplugged, and the impellers
have stopped before attaching or removing tubes.
To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety
glasses at all times when operating this unit. Wear a face
mask or dust mask in dusty locations.
To prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit,
make sure the blower tube or the mulcher tubes and the
bag are in place before operating the unit.
To avoid serious personal injury, do not wear loose
fitting clothing or articles such as scarves, strings,
chains, ties, etc., that could get drawn into the air
vents. To make sure long hair does not get drawn into
the air vents, tie back long hair.
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is
recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in
length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of
people or pets.
Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. Always ensure the blower tubes are
installed.
When not in use, blower should be stored indoors in a
dry, locked up place—out of the reach of children.
Maintain tool with care. Keep fan area clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for proper
maintenance.
Do not attempt to clear clogs from tool without first
unplugging it.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, 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.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose
to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. Store indoors.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this power
tool.
If you loan someone this power tool, loan them these
instructions also.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A BLOWER
Never point the blower in the direction of people or pets or
in the direction of windows. Use extra caution when
blowing debris near solid objects such as trees, automobiles and walls.
WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A MULCHER
Avoid situations that could catch the bag on fire. Do not
operate near an open flame. Do not mulch warm ash from
fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc.Do not mulch
discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are
completely cool.
The unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves,
grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not attempt to
mulch wet debris and/or standing water as this may result
in damage to the blower/mulcher. To avoid severe
damage to the impeller, do not mulch metal, rocks or
broken glass.
While mulching, only use in high speed, do not mulch
using low speed.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
Store the unit in a dry area, locked up to prevent unauthor-
ized use or damage, and stored in a high place out of
the reach of children.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean
after each use. See the Cleaning and Storage instructions.
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them
to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit,
also loan them these instructions.
PROPOSITION 65
Some dust created by power sand-
WARNING!
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paints
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYM BOL NAME EXPL ANATI ON
Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
hrs Hours Time
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read the Operator’s Manual
Eye and Head Protection
Gloves
Safety Footwear Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this equipment.
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
Hot Surface
Electric Shock
Long Hair
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Wear eye protection with side shields, which is marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this equipment.
Wear head protection when operating this equipment above
shoulder level.
Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling
the hedge trimmer and the blade.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with
any hot surface.
Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices
can result in electric shock.
Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet could
result in personal injury.
Blower Tubes Do not operate without tubes in place.
Loose Clothing
Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air
intake could result in personal injury.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor....................................................................................................................................120V, AC only, 60Hz, 12.0 Amps
Air velocity....................................................................................................................................Two Speeds: 235/150 MPH
Air volume..................................................................................................................................................................380 CFM
Mulch ratio.........................................................................................................................................................................14:1
Collection bag capacity....................................................................................................................................1.2 Bushel Unit
Weight..........................................................................................................................................................................9.26 Ib.
KNOW YOUR BLOWER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
BLOWER TUBES
The blower tubes can be installed on the blower without
using any tools.
MULCHER TUBES
The mulcher tubes can be added without any additional
tools to provide mulching and vacuuming functionality.
CORD RETAINER
A convenient cord retainer helps keep the extension cord
connection secure during blower operation.
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ELECTRICAL
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual threewire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are
isolated from the internal metal motor components with
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need
to be grounded.
WARNING:The double insulated system is intended
to protect the user from shock resulting from a break
in the tool’s internal insulation. Observe all normal
safety precautions to avoid electrical shock.
NOTE: Servicing of a product with double insulation requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be
performed only by a qualified service technician. For service,
we suggest you return the product to your nearest authorized
service center for repair. Always use original factory replace ment parts when servicing.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
This product has a precision-built electric motor. It should
be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, AC only
(normal household current), 60 Hz. Do not operate this
product on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop
will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If
the product does not operate when plugged into an outlet,
double-check the power supply.
EXTENSION CORDS
See Figure 1, page i.
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from
a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has
the capacity to handle the current the product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in
overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine
the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only
round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories
(UL) should be used.
When working outdoors with a product, use an extension
cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is
designated with “WA” on the cord’s jacket.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or ex posed wires and cut or worn insulation.
A proper extension cord is available at an authorized service
center.
It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a
knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected during
use. Make the knot as shown in figure 1, then connect the
plug end of the power cord into the receptacle end of the
extension cord. This method can also be used to tie two
extension cords together.
**Ampere rating (on product data plate)
0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length Wire Size ( A.W.G.)
25’ 16 16 16 16 14 14
50’ 16 16 16 14 14 12
100’ 16 16 14 12 10 —
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the
working area. Position the cord so that it will not get
caught on lumber, tools, or other obstructions while
you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:Check extension cords before each
use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use the
product with a damaged cord since touching the
damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting
in serious injury.
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