IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Operator's Manual Model No. 257.796362 Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation SE_/ , S/CRR FTSMR ELECTRIC A BLOWER WARNING: Read the Operator's Manual and Follow All Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious Injury. Sold by Sears, 534886441-1-03/16/91 DOUBLE Roebuck INSULATED • Assembly • Maintenance • Operation • Repair and Co., Chicago, Ill. 60684 Parts USA © Sears, Roebuck and Co.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN If this ELECTRIC BLOWER fails to perform properly due to a defect in material chase, Sears will repair it free of charge. If this ELECTRIC BLOWER is used for commercial this product is in use in the United States. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE MENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
ARNINGS Failure WARNING: to follow AND SAFETY all Safety Rules and Precautions INSTRUCTIONS can result in serious Thew ing andsafety injury. instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this tool. operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
5. Donot setthe unit onanysurfaceexceptaclean, 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. hard area while the unit is running. Debn's such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. coula be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or the operator. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors can build up.
iii iiiiiiii1_111111111 KNOW YOUR i ii i iiiil[l[UiiiJ[ ii I I i i B. UNPACKING Your electric blower/vat is a high performance product designed for tough jobs. Special Features include: • Top handle for one-handed operation. • Direct Drive. • Weight12 lbs. • Convenient upright storage. KEY NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. e iii i IL IlHHI I ........................................... CARTON CONTENTS PARTNUMBER Electric Blower 257.
................................... ,.................. ......................... ????_,.. ....... i i i ,, , I It ASSEMBLY A. PREPARATION _5our Qperator s Manual has been developed to help you assemble the unit and to understand its safe operation. It is important that you read your manual completely to become familiar with the unit before you begin assembly. 1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S 2. The only tool required er. B. BLOWER TUBE Blower Tube Blower Outlet MANUAL.
D. SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT 1. With your left hand hold the unit in an upright position, supporting the Lower Vacuum Tube on the ground. Make sure the Blower Outlet and Collection Bag are positioned on your fight-hand side. Figure 6. 2. Place the Collection Bag Strap over your left shoulder. Figure 6. 3. A_ust the Shoulder Strap to allow a free flow of air from the blower outlet. Figure 6. If the Bag is kinked, the unit will not operate properly. E. BLOWER CONVERSION 1. Stop unit. 2.
Bo EXTENSION CORD 1. Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on the nameplate of the unit to power your blower. 2. The extension cord used to reach the power source must be: a. Specifically marked as suitable for outdoor use (W/k_). b. Heavy enough to carry the current from the power source the full length of the extension cord to the unit, Otherwise, loss of power and overheating can occur causing damage to the unit. Refer to Fig_are 8 for minimum wire gauge recommendations.
.............................................................................. i GENERAL MAINTENANCE A. MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE Bo WAB2_ING This blower is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. All electrical repairs to the unit, including housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by Sears qualified service personnel. Failure to do so iean cause the double insulation construction to become ineffeetive and result in serious injury to the operator.
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i QUICK Read REFERENCE HII IHi H i PAGE and follow all Warnings and Safety Failure to do so can result in serious Instructions. injur_ PAGE A. WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 3 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Dress safely-- bootsor .safety shoesand longpants. 3. Check forworn, loose,missing,or damaged partsand repairor replacebeforeusingthe unit. 4. Keep children, bystanders,and animalsa minimum of30 feetaway from thework area. B. USING YOUR UNIT ....................
The Model Number will be found below the top handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered and most Sears Stores. operator's manual from any Sears Service Center WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST:. 1. The PART NUMBER 3. The PART DESCRIPTION 2. The MODEL NUMBER 4. The NAME OF ITEM 257.