Univex 79838 User Manual
IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
Operator's
Manual
Model No.
358.798380
Mort. - Sat, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
I HOURS (CST) )
!_ ARNING
Sun. 10 a,m. - 7 p.m.
READ THE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL
WARNINGS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE
TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY.
Always Wear Eye Protection
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12 AMP MOTOR .
165 MPH A_rVelocaty
ELECTRIC BLOWER/VAC
DOUBLE INSULATED
• Assembly
• Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
° Storage
530--083224--09/29/94
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must befollowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is
responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Read the
WARNING I
entire Operator s Manual before assembhng and using the unit! Restrmt the use of this und to persons
who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear safety glasses or similar eye
protection when operating, servicing, or performing
maintenance onyourunit. Wearing eye protectioncan
help to prevent rocksor debris from being blown or
ncocheting into eyes and face which can result in
blindness or serious injury.
• Always wear a respirator or facemask when work-
ing with the unitin dusty environments.
• Dress safely in long pants. Do not go barefoot or
wear shortpants, sandals, jewelry, loose clothing,or
clothingwithlooselyhanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.;
theycan be caught inmoving parts. Secure hairsoitis
above shoulder length.
• Do not operate the unit when you are tired, lit, upset,
or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
• Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
other parts of the body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Keep children, bystanders, andanimals away from
thework area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating the unit.
• inspect the area before using the unit. 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.
• Restrict the use of this unitto persons who read, un-
derstand, and follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use
this unit.
• When using the optional vacuum attachment kit,
the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not
vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc.. to
avoid severe damage to the impeller. Toavoid thepos-
sibility of electrical shock, do not attempt to vacuum
water or other liquids.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Use only a voltage supply as shown on the name
plate ofthe unit.
• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in pres-
ence offlammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a
fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit.
• WARNING--TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK--Do not use in damp or wet
locations or around swimming pools, hottubs, etc. Do
not expose to snow, rain, or water. Do not handle
extension cord plug or unit with wet hands.
• WARNING--To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically marked as suitable for
outdoor appliances having electrical rating not less
than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix "W-A" (in Canada =W").Use a polarized
cord. Make sure your extension cord isin good condi-
tion. If damaged have the cord replaced. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges. An undersized exten-
sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
tossof power and overheating. Ifin doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord. (NOTE: Figure 7 shows the correct
size to be used depending on the cord length).
• 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 a
Sears Service Center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord as a
handle, closea door on cord, orpullcord around sharp
edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated sur-
faces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
• To reduce the possibility of the extension cord
disconnecting from the unit duringoperation, tiepig
tail plug and cord receptacletogether as shown inFig-
ure 8.
• Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the
unit on and off properly. Have the unit repaired by a
Sears Service Center.
• Keep the extension cord clear of operator and ob-
stacles at all times. Do not expose cordsto heat, oil,
water, or sharp edges.
• Avoid any body contact with any grounded con-
ductor, such as metal pipes or wire fences, to avoid
the possibilityof electric shock.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Ifunit is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Sears
Service Center.
• Ground fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided onthe circuit oroutlettobe usedfor
this unit. Receptacles are available having buitd-in
GFCl protection and may be used for this measure of
safety.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock this equip-
ment has a polarized plug. This plug wil! fit ina polar-
ized outlet orextension cord only one way. (Or_eblade
is wider than the other.) 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.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -]
f_l .,,ATTENTION... BECOME ALERT tH YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• Stop the motor and disconnect the power source
before opening the air inletdoor or attempting to insert • Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces
or remove the vacuum tubes. The motor must be
stopped and the impeller blades no longer tuming to
avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.
• inspect the entire unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, ordamaged parts. Do not use untitthe
unit is in proper working order.
• Have all internal service performed by qualified ser-
vice repair personnel to avoid creating a hazard or
voiding your warranty.
• Have all maintenance other than the recommended
procedures descdbed in the Operator's Manual per-
formed by a Sears Service Center.
• Always see a Sears Service Center to replace a
damaged impeller. Partsthat are chipped, cracked,
broken, or damaged inany otherway can fly apart and
cause sedous injury. Replace damaged parts before
using the unit.
• Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. When used as a blower, always install a
blower tube. When used as a vacuum, always install
vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly.
• Do not use any accessory or attachment other than
those recommended by the manufacturer for use with
your unit.
• Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
OPERATION SAFETY
• Keep others including children, animals, bystand-
ers, and helpers a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters)
away. Stop the motor immediately if you are ap-
proached.
• Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove all
debris and hardobjectssuchas rocks,glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
• When using the optional vacuum attachment kit,
the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs, and bitsof paper. Do not
vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc. to
avoid severe damage tothe impeller. Do not attempt
to vacuum water or otherliquidstoavoid electrocution.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch is in
the "off" positionand keep your hand and fingers away
from the switch whileconnecting the unittothe power
source orwhen carrying a unit connected tothe power
source.
• Turn off all controls and allow the motor 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 unitwhen itisplugged into
an outlet.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in un-
ventilated areas orwhere dustor explosive vapors can
build up.
• Do not set the unit on any surface except 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
ff situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgmenL
if you need assistance, contact your SEARS Service Center/Department or call the
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
ous injury to bystanders or operator.
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairways. Keepfirm
footing and balance at all times.
• Never place objects inside the blower tubes; al-
ways direct the blowing debris away from people, ani-
mals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automo-
biles, wa!ts, 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 dam-
age. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy.
• Never place any object in the air intake opening as
this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to
the unit.
° Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. When used as a blower, always install a
blower tube. When used as a vacuum, always install
vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly. Make
sure the collection bag assembly is completely zipped
when unit is running to avoid flying debris.
• Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or
any other substances which may contain toxic materi-
als.
• Avoid situations which could set the collection
bag on fire. Do not vacuum discarded matches, ci-
gars, cigarettes, or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits,
brush piles, etc. To avoid spreading fire, do not use
blower near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue
pits,ashtrays, etc.
• Always use the collection bag shoulder strap
when vacuumingto avoid loss of control.
° Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Maintain the unit according to recommended pro-
cedures.
• This unit is Double insulated. See the "DOUBLE
INSULATION" section. Have all service and mainte-
nance not explained in your operator's manual
performed by a Sears Service Center toavoid creat-
ing a hazard and/or voiding your warranty.
° Disconnect from power source before servicing,
cleaning, performingmaintenance, or storing the unit.
° Use only genuine replacement parts as recom-
mended by the manufacturer to avoidcreating a haz-
ard and!or voidingyour warranty.
• Never douse the unit with water or other liquids or
squirt with a water hose. Clean with a damp sponge
and mildsoap. See =STORAGE".
• Check air intake openings, blower tubes, elbow
tube, and vacuum tubes frequently, always withthe
unit stopped and the power soume disconnected.
Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accu-
mulate and restrict proper air flow.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. Repairs must be per-
formed by a Sears Service Center.
• Do not bum, incinerate, or expose thisunitto extreme
heat.
• Store the unit unplugged in a high, cool, dry, in-
doors area out of the reach of children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman Electdc Blower/vac. It has been d(tsigned,
engineered and manufactured to give you the best
possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience.any problems you,cannot.easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Center/Department. Sears has competent, well trained
technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this
unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."
MODEL NUMBER: 358.798380
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE: ............. 320 Volts A:C.
AMPS ................. 12
AIR VOLUME .......... 405 c.f.m.
AIR VELOCITY: ......... 165 mph
WEIGHT .............. 7 Pounds
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND
ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE PRODUCT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MANUFACTURED UNDER THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENT:
4,325,163.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for,
and using your unit.
• ]Follow the instructions under "Customer
Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Oper-
ator's Manual.
FULL NO YEAR WARRANTY ON
SEARS BEST CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC BLOWERNAC
Ifthis Craftsman Electric BtowerNac fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or workmanship withintwo
(2) years from the date of purchase, Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.
This warranty does not cover the nylon line.
WARRANTY SERVICE 1S AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC BLOWER/VAC TO THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE STORE IN THE 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules .................................. 2
Product Specifications .......................... 4
Customer Responsibilities .................... 4,12
Warranty ..................................... 4
Accessories ................................... 5
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Assembly ..................................... 6
Operation ..................................... 9
Storage ...................................... 13
Trouble Shooting .............................. 13
Repair Parts Ordering/Service ......... Back Cover
INDEX
I I Hill IIIII I IIIIIII J IIIIII IIIIIIIIIII • ......... IIII IIIIIII I
Accessories ................................... 5 Operation .............................. 9, 10, 11
Assembly ................................. 6, 7,8 Ordering Repair Parts ................ Back Cover
Customer Assistance Hotline .......... Back Cover Safety Rules ................................ 2,3
Customer Responsibilities ................... 4, 12 Specifications ................................. 4
Hardware Contents ............................. 6
Know Your Electric Blowerivac ................... 9 T
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 12 W
Model Number ............... ................... 4 Warranty ...................................... 4
A O
C S
H Stopping & Starting your Unit ................... 10
K Storage ...................................... 13
M Trouble Shooting .............................. 13
ACCESSORIES
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These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was originally purchased. They are also available at
most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model
number of your unit.
ACCESSORIES
Safety Goggles
Extension Cord
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