Manual
marked container for all fuel pur-
poses.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit.
, Do not fill fuel lank while engine is
running.
,, Wipe up luel spills before starting en-
gine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site before
starling engine.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
• Stop the engine before opening the
vacuum inlel door. The engine must
be stopped and the impeller blades
no longer lurning Io avoid serious in-
jury Irom the rotating blades.
• Inspect unit before each use for
worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until unit is in
proper working order.
• Keep outside surfaces free of oil and
fuel.
• Never slart or run engine inside a
closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
• To avoid static electricity shock, do
not wear rubber gloves or any other
insulated gloves while operating unit.
• Do not set unit on any surface except
a clean, hard area while engine is
running. Debds such as gravel, sand,
dust, grass, etc. could be picked up
by the air intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, damag-
ing unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.
• Avoid dangerous environmenls. Do
not use in unventilated areas or
where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build up could be present.
• Do not overreach or use from unsta-
ble surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm
footing and balance at all times.
• Never place ob.iects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing de-
bris away from people, animals,
glass, and solid objects such as
trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The
force of a_rcan cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet
which can hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage.
• Never run unit without the proper
equipment attached. When using
your und as a blower, always install
blower tubes. When using your unit
as a vacuum, always install vacuum
tubes and vacuum bag assembly.
Make sure vacuum bag assembly is
completely zipped.
• Check air intake opening, blower
tubes, vacuum tubes, and elbow tube
frequently, always with engine
stopped and spark plug discon-
nected. Keep vents and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accu-
mulate and restrict proper air flow.
• Never place any object in the air in-
take opening as this could restdct
proper air flow and cause damage to
the unit.
• Never use for spreading chemicals,
fertilizers, or other substances which
may contain toxic materials.
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces,
barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described
in the Operator's Manual pedormed
by Sears Service.
• Disconnect spark plug before per-
forming maintenance except for car-
buretor adjustments.
° Use only recommended CRAFTS-
MAN® replacement parts; use of any
other parts may void your warranty
and cause damage to your unit.
• Empty fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting
engine and letting it run until it stops.
• Do not use any accessory or attach-
ment other than those recommended
by manufacturer for use with your unit.
• Do not store the unit or fuel in a
closed area where fuel vapors can
reach sparks or an open flame from
hol water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
,, Store in a dry area out of reach of
children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: For users on U.S.
Forest Land and in some states, in-
cluding California(Public Resources
Codes 4442 and 4443), Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and
Washington: Certain internal combus-
tion engines operated on forest, brush,
and/or grass covered land in the above