Univex 79937, 358.799370 User Manual

Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRN
-12Amp Motor 210 MPH/410 CFM
ELECTRIC BLOWER
Model No.
358.799370
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Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructionsbefore firstuse of this product.
Foranswerstoyourquestionsaboutthisproduct,
call7am-7pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10arn-7pm,Sun.
1-800-235-5878 (_"'=_'_==_')
Seam_Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
' 530-087634 07117/98
WarrantyStatement 2 Service & Adjustments 10 Safety Rules 2 Storage' 10
Assembly 5 TroubleshootingChart 11 Operation 8 Spanish 12
Maintenance 9 PartsOrdedng Back Cover
FULLTWO YEAR WARRANTYONSEARSBEST CRAFTSMAN ELECTRICBLOWER If thisCraftsman ElectdcBlower failsto performproperly due to a defectinmated-
ai or workmanshipwithin(2) two years from the date of purchase, Searswill re- pair orreplace it, free of charge.
WARRANTYSERVICE18AVAILABLEBYRETURNINGTHECRAFTSMANELECTRIC BLOWERTOTHENEAR.EST5EARS STOREIN THE UNITEDSTATES. This warranty givesyou specific legal dghts,and you may also have otherrights
whichvary frOmstate to state. Sears, Roebuck ond Co. D/8:I7WA Hoffman Estatea, IL 60179
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Whenusing
electric gardening appliances, basic safetyprecauUonsshouldalways befol-
lowedto reduce the.risk offire, electric shock, and serious injury:
.Ti_.awarnings and safety instructionsin thinmanual mustbe followedto reduce
the riskof fire, electric shock, or injury, andtoprovidereasonab.,is safety and ef-
ficiencyinusungthis un.it.The operatoris
responsiblefor follow,ng the warnings and instructionsin this manual and on
the unit. Read the entire Operator's
Manual before assembling and using
:tile unit! Restrict the use of this unitto
Loemonswho read, understand,and fol- lowthe warnings-andinstructionsinthis
manualand onthe unit.Neverailowchil- dran to use this unit.Close attention is
necase_arywhen used near children.
OPERATOR SAFETY
Always wear safety glasses orsimilar eye protectionwhenoperating,servic-
ing, or performing manntenance on
your unit.Weadng eye protep-tioncan
help to prevent r._ks or debns from being blown.,or ncocheting Into eyes
andface whnchcan resultin blindness
_or serious injury.
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Alwaysweara raspirat0rorface mask whenworkingwiththe unitindustyen-
vironments.
Dress safely in long pants. Do not go
barefoot orwear short pants or san- dals.
Do notoperate the unit when you are
_red, i11,upset,or if you are underthe influence ofalcohol,drugs, or meduca-
tion.
, Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length. Keep loose hair, loose cloth- ing, fingers, and all other parts of the
body awayfromopeningsand moving
parts. Hair,jewelry, looseclothnng,or clothingwith loosely hanging straps,
ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in movingpads.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the unit.
Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in presence of flammable liquivds"
orgases toavoid creating a Tireor ex plosion and/or causing damage to
unit.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do
notuse Inunventilatedareas orwhere dustorexplosivevapors cad buildup.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK_o not use in
damporwatlocationsoraroundswim- Avoid any body contactwith any
ruing pools, hot tube, etc. Do not ex- grounded conductor, such as metal
pose to bnow, rain, or water. Do not fences, or pipes,to avoidthe poesibil- handleextensioncordplugorunitwith ityofelectricshock. Don'thandleplug
wet hands, or unitwith wet hands.
To reducethe riskof elfictrioalshock, - Do notusewith damagedcord orplug.
marked as suitable for outdoor ap- been dropped, damaged, left out- pliancas having electrical rating not doors,or dropped into water, return it
less than the rating of the unit. The to )/our Sears Service Center for re-
use extension cords specifically , If unit is not workingas itshould, has
cord must be marked with the suffix pair.
"W-A" (in Canada, "W"). Use a polar- Ground Fault Cimuit Interrupter ized cord. Make sure your extension (GFCI) protectionshould be provided
cord Is ingoodcondition. If damaged, on the circuit or outletto be used for have the co.rd replaced. An under- this unit. Receptacles are available
sized extensioncord willcause a drop having built-in GFCI protection and inline voltage r..asuitinginlossof pow- may be usedfor this measure ofsafe-
erand overheating. Ifindoubt,use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
(NOTE: The correct size to be used
dependingonthe cordlengthisshown
inthis manual).
To reduce the risk of electricalshock,
this equ'_ment has a polarized plug
(onebisdeiswiderthantheother).Th_
plug willfitonly one way in a polarized ouUetofthe extensionco.rd.Ensureyou
have a polarized exten_on cord. The plugofthe polarizedextensioncord will
fdintotheoutletonlyonewayoIfthe plug doesnotfit fullyinthe o_et, reversethe plug.If itstilldoesnotfit, contacta quali- fiedelectriciantoinstallproperoutlet.Do
notchangethe plug inany way.
Inspectthe insulation and connectors onthe unitand extension cord before
each use. If there is any damage, do not use until damage is repaired by your Sears Service Center. Do not
pullor carry by cord; do not use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or cor-
ners..,_eep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplugby pullingon cord. To unplug, grasp_the.plug, not
the cord.
To reduce the possibility of the exten- sion cord disconnectingfrom the unit
dudng operation, tie the extension
cord to the unitand connect as shown
in this manual.
Don't usethe unitifthe switchdossnot turn the uniton and off properly.Have
the unit repaired by your Sears Ser- vice Center.
Keep the extensioncord clearof oper-
ator and obstacles at all times. Do not e_-eords to heat, oil, 'water, or
sharp edges.
ty.
Keep others includingchildren, ani- mals,bystanders, and helpers a mini- mumof50 feet(15 meters)away. Stop
the motor immediatelyif you are ap-
proached. Do notallow the unitto be used as a toy.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTIONThis unitis Double
Insulatedto helpprotectagainst elec-
tdcshock.Doubleinsulation construc- tionconsistsof two separate "layers"
of electrical insulation instead of
grounding.Toolsand appliances built
with a double insulationsystem are
not intended to he grounded. No
groundingmeans is providedon th_s
unit,norshoulda means ofgrounding be added to this unit.As a result, the
extension.c?rdusedwithyourunitcan be pluggedinto any standard 120 volt eleotdc_ outleL Safety precautions
must.beobservedwhenoperatingany electrical tool. The double insulation
system only I?rOvidesadded protec- tion againstinjuryresultingfroman in.
temal electricalinsulation failure. Allelectrical rep.airstothisunit,includ-
ing hous,ng,switch, motor, etc., must be diagno._l and rep_,red by quail- tied service personnel. Repis_.ment
partsfor a doubleinsulatedappliance must be identicalto the paris they re-
place.A doubleinsulatedapplianceis marked withthe words DOUBLEINSU-
LATIONor DOUBLEINSULATED.The symbol [] (square within a _uare)
may alsobe marked on .._eappl_mce. Failure to have the unit repaired by
Sears sense personnel can cause the double insulation constructionto
become ineffective and result in sed- ous injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY
"rumoffallcontrolsandallowthemo- tor to stop beforedisconnectingthe
Store the unit unplugged in a high,
cool,dry,indoorarea out of the reach of children.
unitfromthepowersource.
Disconnect the unit from the power source when not inuse. Do notleave
the unitwhen it _ plugged into outlet.
Do notset th_unit downv_ile the mo-
tor is running. Debds such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be pickedup by the air intakeendthrown
out through the d_schargeopening, damaging the unit,property, or caus- ingserious injurytobystandersorop
erator.
Donotoverreach orusefromunstable surfacessuchas 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.
Inspectthe entire unitbeforeeach use
forworn, loose, missing,or damaged pads. Do not use untilthe unit is in
properworldngorder.
Disconnect unit frompower source
beforeservicing,cleaning,performing maintenance, or stonng.
This unit is DoubleInsulated. See the "DOUBLE INSULATION" section.
Have all internalse_ce performedby quarrfiedservice repair personnel to avoid creating a hazard or voiding
your warranty, p!aces, barbecue pits,ashtrays, etc,
Have all maintenance other than the Never place objects insidethe blower
and replacement padsto avoid creat-
i Uce onlyrecommended attachments
_g a hazard an_or voi_ng warranty.
Maintainme uniteccoroingto recom-
mended procedures.
Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
BLOWER SAFETY
Use onlyindaylightoringood artificial
light. . .
Inspectthe area .beforeusingthe unit. Remove all debns and hard objects
such .as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can ncochet, be thrown, or otherwise
cause injun/or dama.ge.
Avoida.ccide.ntalstarting.Be sure the
switchis inthe "offfpassionand keep your har_.,and ringersaway from the
switchwhdeoonneoring the unittothe
powersource orwhen carrying a unit
connected to the .powersource.
Never run the unit withoutthe proper
equipmentattached. When used as a blower, always install a blower tube. Use onlyrecommendedattachments.
Do notusewithany oponin_lblocked,
Keepfree fromdust, lint:ha=rand any-
. thingthat may reduceair flow.
To avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fire-
in the Operator's Manual performed brisawayf.rompeople,animals,glass,
by your Sears Service Center. and solid objectssuch astrees, auto-
. Always see your Sears Sennce Can- mobiles,walls,etc.Theforceof alrcan
ter to replace a damaged impeller, cause rocks,dirt,orstickstobethrown Pads that are chipped, cracked, bro- orto ricochetwhichcan hurtpeopleor
recommended pro_Jdures desoribed tubes; always direct the blowing de-
ken, or damaged inany otherway can animals, break glass, or cause other
fly apartand cause sedous Inlury,Re- damage. . . . .
placedamaged pads before usingthe Never use for sprecoing cnemmak% und. fertfllzers, or any other substances
Ne_'erplace anyobject inthe air intake
- -opening as this could restrict proper VACUUM SAFETY (ifapplicable)
alrflowandcause_amagetotheunit. Stop the motor and disconnect the
Never dousethe unitwithwateroroth er liquids or squirt witha water hose.
Clean with a damp s_onge and mild soal_.,See "STORAGE;
Check air intake openingsand tubes
frequently, always with the unit stopped and power source discon. nected. Keep vents and tubes free
from debris which can accumulate and restrictproper airflow.
Donotbum, incinerate, or expose this unitto extreme heat.
whichmay containtoxicmaterials.
po.wersource before opening the air
,nletdoor or attemptingto insertor re-
move the vacuum tuSes. The motor
must be stopped and the impeller
blades no longertummg to avoid seri-
ous injuryfrom the rotatingblades.
Hard obj.e_-tscan be thrown through the collectionbag or the housingand
become dangerous, missiles which cancause serious injuryto the opera- tor orothers.
When.usinp _e vacuum attachment, the unitisdesignedto pickup dryma-
terial such as leaves, grass, small
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twigs,andbitsofpaper.Donotvacu-
um stones, gravel, metal, broken
glass,etc.,toavoidseveredama_.eto theimpeller.Toavoidthepossibilityof
electricalshock,donotattempttovac-
uumwateror otherli.q.wids._- --
Never run the unit without the proper
equipmentattached. When used asa
vacuum, always installvacuum tubes
and collection bag assembly. Make sure the collection bag assembly is completely zipped when unit is run- ning to avoid flying debds. Use only
recommended attachments.
Avoid situations which could set the collectionbag onrire. Do notvacuum
discardedmatches,cigars, cigarettes, or ash fromfireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. To avoid spreading
tire, do not use blower near leaf or
brushrims, rimplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
Always use the collection bag shoul-
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
der _ when vacuuming to avoid
lossof control.
Check air intake openings, elbow
tube, and vacuumtubes frequently,al- ways with the unit stopped and the
power source disconnected. Keep
vantsandtubesfree fromdebriswhlch
canaccumulateand restrictproperair flow. Do not use with any opening
blocked,.Keepfreefromdust,lint,hmr and anyth,ngthat may reduceair flow.
STANDARDS
This productislistedby Underwriters
Laboratorias,Inc.in accordance with UL Standard 1017.
If situationsoccurwhich are not cov- ered inth_ manual, usecam and
goodjudgement. If you need assis- tance, contact your Sears Service
Center or call 1-800-235-5878. Failure to followall Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can resultinsedous injury.
CARTON CONTENTS Model 358.799370 Blower BlowerTube
Cord Lock
Examine partsfor damage. Do notuse
damaged parts.
NOTE: Ifyou need assistance or find
that parts are missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878. ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
. repea_,all steps to ensure your unitis
propeily"-assembledand all fasteners are secure.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR UNIT AS A BLOWER
NOTE: ,Assembly instructions for using
your unR as a vacuum follow this sec- tion.
ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE
AND NOZZLE Ifyou have already assembled your
unitfor use as a vacuum, remove the vacuumtubes and the collection bag.
Insertthe blowertube intothe blower
outieL
Twist the blowertube cJockwiseuntil itis firmlyseated in the blower outieL
Make surethe nozzle pointsupward.
BlowerOutlet /
BlowerTube
ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONSFOR USINGYOURUNITWITHTHE OPTIONALVACUUMATTACHMENT
NOTE:Assemblyinstructionsfor using
yourunitas a blowerare explainedin the previousses_on, ffyou havealready assembledyour unitfor use as a blower,
removetheblotler tubeandnozzis.
WARNING: Stop the un'_and discon-
nectfrom the power source before openingthe inletcover or attemptingto
insertorremove the inlet restrictoror vacuum tubes. The motormust be
stopped and the impeller blades no longerturning to avoidserious injury
from the rotatingblades.
REMOVE THE INLET RESTRICTOR
An inletrestdctorisused whenusing ycurunitas a blower.This restrictoris
notuseddudngvacuum.se, and must be removedduringassemblyfor vscu-
um use.
NOTE: Be sure to keep the inlet re- strictor for using your unitas a blower.
Open the inlet cover by insertingthe tipof a screwdriverintothe inletcover
latcharea, and twistingthescrewdriver whilepullingthe inletcoveropen.
Bottomview
Locate the arrows on the upper vac- uumtube and on the vacuum inlet
area of _heunit.
UpperVacuumTube
While holdingthe inletcover open,
alignthe arrows and insertthe vacu- um tube intothe opening. Twistthe
tube dock'wise untilit is seated. A second arrowon the vacuumtube willalignwith the arrow on the unit
once the tube twistedcompletelyin place.
Alignarrows on tube & unit
Attach the lower vacuum tube to the upper vacuum tube by aligning the
arrows on the two tubes. Press the tubes together until the lower tube is
fully seated in the upper tube. (About 3 inches)
unit
Rotate the inlet restrictorcounter-
clockwise,and liftout of the unit.
Do not closethe inlet door.Youwill next attach the vacuum tubes.
ATTACHING THE VACUUM TUBES There are 2 vacuum tubes, an upper
and lower tube. The uppertube is cut
straighton both ends, and attaches to the blower unit.The second tube is cut
an at angle on the lower end. This
' -._angled end will pointtowardthe
groundduringvacuum use.
Upper Lower
ATTACH THE COLLECTION BAG Slide the openingof the collection bag
over the bloweroutlet. Pullthe strap with Velcro tightlythrough the budde
and secure with Velcrotabs. NOTE: Make sure the strap with
Velcro is locatedon the blower outlet as shown.Also, make sure the zipper
on the bag iscompletely clnsed.
Stropwith Velcro
C,dlectlon Bag Mower Outer
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ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP
ON THE COLLECTION BAG
Carefully loop the shoulder strap
through the buckle as shown in the illustration below.
Last In
FirstIn
Positionthe uniton your dght-hand
side, blower outletand bag pointing toward the rear. Hold the unitinan
uptight position,and supportthe low-
er vacuum tube on the ground.
Place the shoulder strap over your
head and onto your left shoulder.
Adjust the strapto allow a free flow ofair from the blower. Ifthe collection
bag is kinked, the unitwill notoper- ate properly.
NOTE: The strap is designedtoposition the collectionbeg on yourshoulderwith- out kinks. The strap isnot intendedto
supportthe weightof the unit..
Shoulder strap on leftshoulder
NOTE: If you are unable to locate the
inlet restrictor, the unit will still operate.
This restdctor improves the blower function.
Close the inlet cover and make sure
it is latched closed.
Re-install the blower tubes. Refer to the section A'R'ACHINGTHE BLOWER
TUBE AND NOZZLE for instructions on
how to attach these items.
EXTENSION CORD
Use only a 120 A.C. voltagesupplyas shownon nameplateof the unit.
The extensioncord usedto reachthe power soume must be:
Specificallymarked as suitable for
outdooruse. The cordmustbe marked withthe suffix"W-A."
Heavy enoughto carrycurrentfrom the power sourcethefull length of
extensioncordto the unit. Otherwise,
lossof powerand overheatingcan
occurcausingdamage to unit. Refer to chart for minimumwire gauge rec-
ommendations.The cord mustbe marked with the properwire gauge.
(Appropriateextensioncords are available.) Do notuse multiple cords.
In goodcondition.Cord insulation
must be intactwithnocracks or deterioration. Plugconnectorsmust
be undamaged.
MINIMUMWIREGAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VC)LTSi25 FT. 50 FT. 100FT.
No kinksin Allowsfree air flow
HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE.
Stop unitand unplugthe extension
cord.
Remove the vacuum tubes and
collection bag.
InslstF_irJnlet restdctorthat was re- movedwhen assembling for vacuum
use.
120 16 16 14-
A.W.G." A.W.G." A.W.G."
AmericanWireG=uge
Secure extensioncordto unitusing
the accessorycord lock(if equipped) or as follows:
"Rethe power plugonthe unittothe
extensioncord asshown.
Insert plugintocord socket.
Power Plugon Extension
Unit,_ Cord
KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC BLOWER
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT.Compare the illustrationsto your unitto familiarizeyourselfwith the IocaUon of the vadous cbntmis_and adjustments.Save thismanual forfuture reference.
On/Off Switch
Blower
Tube
A_"-_.._- Top Handle
_1"_ AirVents
___R_r H_i _VerLatch
OPTIONAL VACUUM ATTACHMENT
CollectionBag
C__-- 0
UpperVacuumTube LowerVacuumTube
The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to acti- open and close the inlet cover. rate the motor. The NOZZLE is designed to direct the
The INLET COVER LATCH is used to flow of air.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS In dusty conditions, slightly dampen
OPERATING TIPS
To reduce the dsk of hearingless
associated with sound level(s), hear- ing protectionis required.
To reducethe riskofinjuryassociated
withcontactingrotaUngparts,stopthe motorbefore installingor removingat-
tachmonts. Do not opera_ v_thout
race.
Operate power equipmentonlyat rea- sonable bourn--notearlyinthe morn-
ing or lateat nightwhenpeoplemight be dbturbad. Cernplywith-timeslisted
in localordinances.Usual recornmen- dationsare 9:_ a.m.to 5:_ p.m.,
Mon €though
To reduce noise levels, limitthe num-
ber of pieces of equipment used at
any onetime.
To reduce noise levels,operate pow- er blowers at the lowestpossible
throttle speed to dothe job.
Use rakesand brooms to loosen
- debrisbefore blowing.
surfacesor usea mister attachment when water is available.
Conservewater by usingpowerblow- ers insteadof hosesfor many lawn and gardenappr_ations,including
areas suchas gutters,screens,patios,
gdlis,porches,and gardens.
Use the full blower nozzle extension
so the air stream can workclose to the ground.
After usingblowersand otherequip ment, CLEANUP!Dispose of debris
intrash receptacles.
STOPPING YOUR UNIT Slide the On/Off switchtothe OFF
position. STARTING YOUR UNIT
Yourunit has two run positions,Low
and High. Slide the switchto one of these positionsto turn on the unit.
WARNING: Do not usethe unitwith-
outthe blowertubes, or collectionbag properlyattachedto avoid flyiT1gdebris and/orImpeller contact whichcan cause sedous injury. Alwayswear eye protectionto prevent rocksordebris
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frombeingblownor ricochetinginto theeyesandfacewhichcanresultin
blindnessorsedousinjury. USINGYOURUNITASA BLOWER
Useyourunitasa blowerfor:.
sweep or
frcmc ewa skkMa pa, et=
Blowinggrass clipping,s,straw, or leaves into piles, or removingdebris
fromcomers, around joints, or be- tween bdcks.
Directair flow by directingthe nozzle downorto one side. Always work
away from solidobjectssuch as walks, large stones, vehicles, and fences. Clean comers by starling in comers end movingoutward.This will help
preventan accumulationof debris whichcouldfly into your face.
Be carefulwhen working near plants. The force ofthe air could damage tender plants.
BlowerOperating Position
USING YOUR UNIT WITH THE OPTIONAL VACUUM ATTACHMENT
Use yourunitas a vacuum to pick up drymatedai such as leaves, grass, smalltwigs, and bitsofpaper.
For best resultsdudngvacuum use,
operateyour unitat highspeed.
Move slowlyback and forthover the material as you vacuum. Avoidfom-
"ngthe unitintoa pie of dabds,as
thiscan clogthe unit.
Keep thevacuumtubeabout an inch above the groundforbest results.
NOTE: Ifthe unit becomesclogged, stopthe unitand disconnectthe exten-
sioncord. Wait untilthe impeUerhas completelystoppedtuming, then re-
movethe vacuum tubes. Carefully reach into the vacuum opening and
clear out the cloggeddebris.
VacuumOpera'_ng
Position
- CUST.DMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for Loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged or worn parts
Clean unitand labels
Clean Collection Bag
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon this unitdoes notcov-
er items that have been subjectedto operator abuse or negligence. To re- ce.iyef__ullvalue fro.mthe warranty,the
operaT6rmust maintain unitas instruct- ed in thismanual. Vadousadjustments
will need to be made periodicallyto
propertymaintain your unit.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Beforeeach use Beforeeach use
After each use
Ye=ly
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
Inlet Cover
BlowerTube
Nozzle
VacuumTubes (if equipped)
CollectionBag (ifequipped)
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damaged/wom
parts to your Seers Service Center.
On/Off Switch- Ensureswitchfunc-
tkx_spropedybymo_ngtheswitchto
the Offpusilk_. Make sure motor stope;then rsstsrt motor andcor_ue.
AFTER EACH USE
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
Stop the unitand disconnectthe ex- tensioncord.
Clean the unit usinga damp cloth with a milddetergenL
Wipe offunitwith a clean dry cloth.
YEARLY CLEAN COLLECTION BAG
IMPORTANT: THE COLLECTION BAG MUST BE PROPERLY EMPTIED.
YOUmust properly emptyand main- tain the collectionbag to avoiddete-
riorationand obstruc_n of airflow.
Stop the unitand disconnectthe ex-
tensioncord.
Remove the bag and empty after
each use. Do not store bag without emptyingthe bag of all contents.
Wash the bag once a year by turning
inside outand washingwitha water
hose. Be sureto letbag dry com- pletelybefore reusingthe unit.
HOW TO REMOVE AN OBJECT FROM THE AIR INTAKE
NOTE: If the unit becomes dogged, or an objectis drawn intothe air intake, stopthe unitand disconnectthe exten- sioncord. Wait untilthe impellerhas completelystopped turning,then re-
move the vacuumtubes. Carefutty reach into the vacuum opening and
clear out the air intake area. Inspect the impellerfor cracks. If
Prepare unitfor storage at the end of
the season or if it will not beused for
30 days or more. WARNING:
Secure the unitbefore storingor
transporting.
Store unitwith aftguards in place.
-Positionunitso that any sharp object cannot accidentallycause injury.
Store unitwell-outof the-reach of
children.
BLOWER STORAGE
Diso00nect fromthe power source.
Clean the entire unit.
Open inlet cover and clean any dirt,
cracked or damaged, do not use the unit.Have parts replaced by your
Sears Service Center. Do notattempt to replace them yourself.
PARTS AVAILABLE
Vacuum Tube Set ..... 530-402499
Inlet Restdctor ........ 530-402045
Collection Bag ....... . 530-402533
Gutter Kit ................ 71-79992
Safety Glasses ....... 71-85707
Extensmn Cord ..... i'i _ 71-5702
grass, or debris that has collected.
Inspectthe blowerand all tubes. Close end make sure the cover is
latched.
Clean airventsand airinletof debds.
Store your unitand extensioncord in
a well ventilated area and covered, if
possible,to prevent dustand dirtac-
cumulation.Do not cover with plastic.
Plasticcannot breatheand may cause condensationand eventual
rust or corrosion.
Check entireunitfor loosescrews, nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, worn, or broken parts.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM
:Unit fadsto
operate.
Unit Mechanical failure vibrates
abnormally. impellerwill Debris in air intake area. Unplugunit Clean unit and
not turn remove any debris. freely. ° Mechanical failure -Contact your Sears Service
CAUSE
,Switch in the Off position.
Extension Cord Disconnected
Circuitbreiiker tripped,or fuse
blown
Mechanical failure
REMEDY
Move switchto on position.
Reconnect extensioncord.
Reset circuitbreaker or
replacefuse.
Contact your Sears Service
Center.
Contact your Sears Sewice Center
Center
"orthe repair or replacement parts you need Jehvereddirectly to Your home
3all 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week
1-800-366-PART
1-800-366-7278)
)ara ordenar piezas con entrega a ]omicilio - 1-800-859-7084
:or in-house major brand repair service )all 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week
1-800-4-REPAIR
1-800-473-7247) )ara pedir servicio de reparaci6n a
Iomicilio - 1-800-676-5811
-or the location of a Sears Parts and :_epairCenter inyour area
3all 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-488-1222
-'orinformationon purchasinga Sears VlaintenanceAgreementorto inquire
tboutsn existing Agreement
3all 9 am - 5 pm, M_onday-Saturday
!-800-827-6655
Vhen requesting service or ordedng
_arts,always provide the following lformation:
mmmmmm
mmmmmm
Product Type Part Number Mo=del.Number Part Description
America_ Repair Specialists
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