Operator's Manual I CRRFT$1VlRN°I 12 AMP Motor 195 MPH/405 CFM ELECTRIC Model BLOWERNACUUM No. 358.799432 • Safety • Assembly • • Operation Maintenance • Espar_ol, p 11 FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For questions about this product, call answers 7am-7pm, to your Mon.-Sat., or 10am-7pm, Sun. • 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 530404172 (Hoo,s,is,edareoent,a, Time) and Co.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service &Adjustments 2 2 5 8 9 10 Parts Available 10 Storage 10 Troubleshooting Table 10 Spanish 11 Parts Ordering Back Cover ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SEARS CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC BLOWER When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacem
ELECTRICAL SAFETY AWARNING: Avoid a dangerous environment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibility of electrical shock. Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not handle extension cord plug or unit with wet hands. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit.
DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION This unit is double insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of two separate "layers" of electrical insulation instead of grounding.
people oranimals, break glass, or cause other damage. • Never useforspreading chemicals, fertilizers, oranyother substances which maycontain toxicmaterials. VACUUM SAFETY • Stop the motor and disconnect the power source before opening the air inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum tubes. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.
3lower outlet Blower Tube/Nozzle VACUUM ASSEMBLY NOTE: Assembly instructions for using your unit as a blower are explained in the previous section. If you have already assembled your unit for use as a blower, remove the blower tube/nozzle. REMOVE THE INLET RESTRICTOR An inlet restrictor is used when using your unit as a blower. This restrictor is not used during vacuum use and must be removed during assembly for vacuum use. NOTE: Be sure to keep the inlet restricter for using your unit as a blower. 1.
ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP ON THE COLLECTION BAG 1. Carefully loop tile shoulder strap through the buckle as shown in the illustration below. Last In _ 2. Position the unit on your right-hand side, blower outlet and bag pointing toward the rear. Hold the unit in an upright position with the lower vacuum tube on the ground to support it. 3. Place the shoulder strap over your head and onto your left shoulder. 4. Adjust the strap to allow a free flow of air from the blower.
KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC BLOWER READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations to your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. MULCHING BLADES As a standard feature, tile impeller on your blower also functions as a mulcber. When using the vacuum attachment, the impeller/mulcher automatically reduces debris at a ratio of up to 16:1.
• Blowing grass clippings, straw, or trical shock, do not attempt to vacuum leaves intopiles, orremoving debris water or other liquids. fromcorners, around joints, orbeUse your unit as a vacuum to pick up tween bricks. dry material such as leaves, grass, Direct airflowbydirecting theblower small twigs, and bits of paper. tube/nozzle downortooneside. • For best results during vacuum use, Always workaway fromsolidobjects operate your unit at high speed.
HOW TO REMOVE AN OBJECT FROM THE AIR INTAKE 3. Inspect the impeller for cracks. If cracked or damaged, do not use the unit. Have parts replaced by your Sears Service Center. Do not at- _WARNING: Stop the unit and disconnect from the power source before opening the inlet cover. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades. 1. While holding the inlet cover open, remove the vacuum tubes.