Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRN
-12Amp Motor
210 MPH/410 CFM
ELECTRIC BLOWER
Model No.
358.799370
@
_()R HOUSEHOLD USE
_hb WARNING:
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 Parts Ordedng Back Cover
FULLTWO YEAR WARRANTYON SEARSBEST CRAFTSMAN ELECTRICBLOWER
If thisCraftsman ElectdcBlower failsto performproperly due to a defectinmated-
ai or workmanshipwithin(2) two yearsfromthe date of purchase, Searswill re-
pair orreplace it, free of charge.
WARRANTYSERVICE18AVAILABLEBYRETURNINGTHECRAFTSMANELECTRIC
BLOWERTO THE NEAR.EST5EARS STOREINTHE UNITEDSTATES.
This warranty givesyou specific legal dghts,and you may also have otherrights
whichvary frOmstateto 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 must be 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
• Alwayswear safety glasses orsimilar
eye protectionwhen operating,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.
• Alwaysweara raspirat0rorface mask
whenworkingwiththe unitindustyen-
vironments.
• Dress safely in long pants. Do not go
barefoot or wear short pants or san-
dals.
• Do notoperate the unitwhen 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 Tireorex
plosion and/or causing damage to
unit.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
notuseInunventilatedareas orwhere
dustorexplosivevapors cad buildup.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK_o not use in
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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, orpipes,to avoidthe poesibil-
handleextensioncordplugorunitwith ityofelectricshock. Don'thandleplug
wet hands, or unitwith wet hands.
• To reducethe risk of elfictrioalshock, - Donotusewith damagedcord orplug.
use extension cords specifically , If unitis not workingas it should, has
marked as suitable for outdoor ap- been dropped, damaged, left out-
pliancas having electrical rating not doors,or droppedintowater, return it
less than the rating of the unit. The to )/our Sears Service Center for re-
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 in goodcondition. 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,usethe
next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
(NOTE: The correct size to be used
dependingonthe cordlength isshown
inthis manual).
• To reduce the risk of electricalshock,
this equ'_ment has a polarized plug
(onebisdeiswiderthantheother).Th_
plug willfitonlyone way in a polarized
ouUetofthe extensionco.rd.Ensureyou
have a polarizedexten_on cord. The
plugofthe polarizedextensioncord will
fdintotheoutletonlyonewayoIfthe plug
doesnotfitfullyinthe o_et, reversethe
plug.If itstilldoesnotfit, contacta quali-
fiedelectriciantoinstallproperoutlet.Do
notchangethe plug inany way.
• Inspectthe insulationand 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'tusethe unitifthe switchdossnot
turn the uniton and off properly.Have
the unit repaired by your Sears Ser-
vice Center.
• Keep the extensioncord clearofoper-
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 helpersa mini-
mumof50 feet(15 meters)away.Stop
the motor immediately if 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 pluggedintoany 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
partsfora double insulatedappliance
must be identicalto the paris they re-
place.A doubleinsulatedappliance is
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 resultin sed-
ous injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY
• "rumoffallcontrolsandallowthemo-
tor to stop beforedisconnectingthe
unitfromthepowersource.
• Disconnect the unit from the power
source when not inuse. Do notleave
the unitwhen it _ plugged intooutlet.
• Do notset th_unit downv_ile the mo-
tor is running.Debds such as gravel,
sand, dust, grass, etc., could be
pickedupby the air intakeendthrown
out through the d_schargeopening,
damaging the unit, property,or caus-
ingserious injurytobystandersor op
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 entireunitbeforeeach use
forworn, loose, missing,or damaged
pads. Do not use until the unit is in
properworldngorder.
• Disconnect unit frompower source
beforeservicing,cleaning,performing
maintenance, or stonng.
This unitis Double Insulated. See the
"DOUBLE INSULATION" section.
Have all internalse_ce performedby
quarrfiedservice repair personnel to
avoid creating a hazard or voiding
• Store the unit unplugged in a high,
cool,dry,indoorarea out ofthe reach
of children.
i Uce onlyrecommended attachments
and replacement padsto avoidcreat-
_g a hazard an_or voi_ng warranty.
Maintainme uniteccoroingto recom-
• mended procedures.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
BLOWER SAFETY
• Use onlyindaylightoringoodartificial
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 surethe
switchis inthe "offfpassionand keep
your har_.,and ringers away from the
switchwhdeoonneoring the unittothe
powersource or when carrying a unit
connected to the .powersource.
• Never runthe unitwithoutthe proper
equipmentattached. When used as a
blower, always install a blower tube.
Use onlyrecommendedattachments.
Do notusewith any 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-
your warranty, p!aces, barbecue pits,ashtrays, etc,
• Have all maintenance other than the • Never place objects insidethe blower
recommended pro_Jdures desoribed • tubes; always direct the blowing de-
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- ortoricochetwhichcan hurtpeopleor
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
whichmay containtoxicmaterials.
• Ne_'erplace anyobjectintheairintake
- -opening as this could restrict proper VACUUM SAFETY (ifapplicable)
• alrflowandcause_amagetotheunit. • Stop the motor and disconnect the
Never dousethe unitwithwateroroth
er liquidsor squirt with a 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 air flow.
• Donotbum, incinerate,or exposethis
unitto extreme heat.
po.wersource before opening the air
,nletdooror attemptingto insertor re-
move the vacuum tuSes. The motor
must be stopped and the impeller
blades nolongertummg to avoidseri-
ous injuryfrom the rotatingblades.
• Hard obj.e_-tscan be thrown through
the collectionbag or the housingand
become dangerous, missiles which
cancause serious injurytothe opera-
tor orothers.
• When.usinp _e vacuum attachment,
the unitisdesignedto pickupdryma-
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-
uumwaterorotherli.q.wids._- --
• Never runthe unitwithout 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 from fireplaces, 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-
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
vantsandtubesfreefromdebriswhlch
canaccumulateand restrictproperair
flow. Do not use with any opening
blocked,.Keepfreefromdust,lint,hmr
and anyth,ngthatmay reduceairflow.
STANDARDS
This productislisted by Underwriters
Laboratorias,Inc.in accordancewith
UL Standard 1017.
If situationsoccurwhichare not cov-
ered in th_ manual, usecam and
goodjudgement. If you need assis-
tance, contact your Sears Service
Center or call 1-800-235-5878. Failure
to followall Safety Rulesand Precau-
tions can resultinsedous injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CARTON CONTENTS
Model 358.799370
Blower
BlowerTube
Cord Lock
Examine partsfor damage. Do notuse
damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
that parts are missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
. repea_,allsteps 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 asa vacuum, remove the
vacuumtubes and the collection bag.
• Insertthe blowertube intothe blower
outieL
• Twistthe blowertube cJockwiseuntil
itis firmlyseated in the bloweroutieL
Make sure the nozzle pointsupward.
BlowerOutlet /
BlowerTube
ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONSFOR
USINGYOURUNITWITHTHE
OPTIONALVACUUMATTACHMENT
NOTE:Assemblyinstructionsfor using
yourunitas a blowerare explainedin
the previousses_on, ffyou have already
assembledyour unitfor useas a blower,
removetheblotler tubeand nozzis.
WARNING: Stop the un'_and discon-
nectfromthe power source before
openingthe inletcover or attemptingto
insertor remove the inlet restrictoror
vacuum tubes. The motormust be
stopped and the impellerblades no
longerturningto avoidserious injury
from the rotatingblades.
REMOVE THE INLET RESTRICTOR
An inletrestdctorisusedwhenusing
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 twistingthe screwdriver
whilepullingthe inletcoveropen.
Bottomview
unit
• Rotatethe inlet restrictorcounter-
clockwise,and liftout of the unit.
Do notclosethe inlet door.Youwill
next attachthe 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 lowerend. This
' -._angled end willpointtoward the
groundduringvacuum use.
• 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'wiseuntilitis seated. A
second arrowon the vacuumtube
willalignwith the arrow on the unit
once the tube twistedcompletelyin
place.
Alignarrowson 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)
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 locatedonthe bloweroutlet
as shown.Also, make surethe 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 outlet and bag pointing
toward the rear. Holdthe unitin an
uptight position,and supportthe low-
er vacuumtube on the ground.
• Placethe shoulder strap over your
head and onto your leftshoulder.
• Adjust the strapto allowa free flow
ofair from the blower. Ifthe collection
bag is kinked, the unitwill notoper-
ate properly.
NOTE: The strap isdesignedtoposition
the collectionbeg onyourshoulderwith-
out kinks. The strap isnot intendedto
supportthe weightofthe 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'ACHING THE BLOWER
TUBE AND NOZZLE for instructions on
how to attach these items.
EXTENSION CORD
Use onlya 120 A.C. voltagesupplyas
shownon nameplateof the unit.
The extensioncord usedto reachthe
power soume must be:
• Specificallymarked as suitable for
outdooruse.The cordmust be
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 chartfor 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 intactwith nocracks or
deterioration. Plugconnectorsmust
be undamaged.
MINIMUMWIREGAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VC)LTSi25FT. 50 FT. 100FT.
120 16 16 14-
A.W.G." A.W.G." A.W.G."
•AmericanWireG=uge
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.
Secure extensioncordto unitusing
the accessorycord lock (ifequipped)
or as follows:
• "Rethe power plugonthe unittothe
extensioncord asshown.
• Insertplug intocord socket.
Power Plugon Extension
Unit,_ Cord
KNOW YOUR ELECTRICBLOWER
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND 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_"-_.._- TopHandle
_1"_ AirVents
___R_r H_i _VerLatch
C__-- 0
OPTIONAL VACUUM ATTACHMENT
CollectionBag
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 withsoundlevel(s), hear-
ing protectionis required.
• To reducethe riskofinjuryassociated
withcontactingrotaUngparts,stopthe
motorbefore installingorremovingat-
tachmonts. Do notopera_ v_thout
race.
• Operate powerequipmentonlyat rea-
sonable bourn--notearlyinthe morn-
ing or lateat nightwhenpeoplemight
be dbturbad. Cernplywith-timeslisted
in localordinances.Usualrecornmen-
dationsare 9:_ a.m. to 5:_ p.m.,
Mon €though
• To reduce noise levels, limitthe num-
ber of pieces of equipment used at
any one time.
• To reduce noise levels,operate pow-
er blowersat the lowestpossible
throttle speed to dothe job.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen
- debrisbefore blowing.
surfacesor usea mister attachment
when water is available.
• Conservewater by usingpowerblow-
ers insteadof hosesformanylawn
and gardenappr_ations,including
areas suchas gutters,screens,patios,
gdlis,porches,and gardens.
• Use the fullblowernozzle extension
so the air stream can workclose to
the ground.
• After usingblowersand other equip
ment, CLEANUP!Dispose of debris
intrash receptacles.
STOPPING YOUR UNIT
Slide the On/Off switch tothe OFF
position.
STARTING YOUR UNIT
Yourunithas two run positions,Low
and High. Slide the switchto one of
these positionsto turn onthe unit.
WARNING: Do not usethe unitwith-
outthe blowertubes, orcollectionbag
properlyattachedto avoidflyiT1gdebris
and/orImpeller contact whichcan
cause sedous injury. Alwayswear eye
protectionto prevent rocksor debris
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frombeingblownorricochetinginto
theeyesandfacewhichcanresultin
blindnessorsedousinjury.
USINGYOURUNITASA BLOWER
Useyourunitasa blowerfor:.
• sweep or
frcmc ewa skkMa pa, et=
• Blowinggrass clipping,s,straw, or
leaves intopiles, or removingdebris
fromcomers, around joints,or be-
tween bdcks.
Directair flow by directingthe nozzle
downorto one side. Always work
away from solidobjects such as walks,
large stones, vehicles, and fences.
Clean comers by starling in comers
end movingoutward. This will help
preventan accumulationof debris
whichcouldfly intoyour 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 your unitas a vacuum to pick up
drymatedai such as leaves, grass,
smalltwigs,and bitsofpaper.
• Forbest 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 the vacuum tubeabout an inch
above the groundforbest results.
NOTE: If the unitbecomesclogged,
stopthe unitand disconnectthe exten-
sioncord.Wait untilthe impeUerhas
completelystoppedtuming, then re-
movethe vacuum tubes. Carefully
reach intothe vacuum opening and
clear outthe cloggeddebris.
VacuumOpera'_ng
Position
- CUST.DMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for Loosefasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Clean unitand labels
Clean Collection Bag
WHEN TO PERFORM
Beforeeach use
Beforeeach use
After each use
Ye=ly
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unitdoes notcov-
er items that have been subjectedto
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ce.iyef__ullvalue fro.mthe warranty,the
operaT6rmust maintainunitas instruct-
ed in thismanual. Vadousadjustments
will need to be made periodicallyto
propertymaintain your unit.
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- Ensure switchfunc-
tkx_spropedybymo_ngtheswitchto
the Offpusilk_. Make suremotor
stope;then rsstsrt motorandcor_ue.
AFTER EACH USE
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Stop the unitand disconnectthe ex-
tensioncord.
• Clean the unitusinga damp cloth
with a milddetergenL
• Wipe offunitwith a clean dry cloth.
YEARLY
CLEAN COLLECTION BAG
IMPORTANT: THE COLLECTION BAG
MUST BE PROPERLY EMPTIED.
• YOUmust properlyemptyand main-
tain the collectionbag to avoiddete-
riorationand obstruc_n of airflow.
• Stopthe unitand disconnectthe ex-
tensioncord.
• Remove the bag and empty after
each use. Do notstore bag without
emptyingthe bag of allcontents.
• Wash the bag once a year by turning
inside outand washing with a water
hose. Be sureto letbag dry com-
pletelybefore reusingthe unit.
HOW TO REMOVE AN OBJECT
FROM THE AIR INTAKE
NOTE: If the unitbecomes dogged, or
an objectis drawn intothe airintake,
stopthe unitand disconnectthe exten-
sioncord. Wait untilthe impellerhas
completelystopped turning,then re-
move the vacuumtubes. Carefutty
reach intothe vacuum opening and
clear outthe air intake area.
Inspect the impellerfor cracks. If
cracked or damaged, do not usethe
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
Prepare unitfor storage at the end of
the season or ifit will not be used for
30 days or more.
WARNING:
• Secure the unitbefore storing or
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,
grass, ordebris 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 preventdustand dirtac-
cumulation.Do notcover with plastic.
Plasticcannot breatheand may
cause condensationand eventual
rust or corrosion.
• Check entireunitfor loosescrews,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
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