IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Operator's Manual Model No. 358.798380 Always Wear Eye Protection ® . CRRFTSMRN I Mort. - Sat, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun.HOURS 10 a,m. (CST) - 7 p.m. ) 12 AMP MOTOR . 165 MPH A_r Velocaty ELECTRIC BLOWER/VAC DOUBLE INSULATED !_ ARNING READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
,, , , , ................. ii IMPORTANT , ,,,,,,,, ................................. iiiiiiil,llll IH I IIIl,l,ll I II I WARNINGS _ II I IIII " II II ............. ,............... & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ _ ................................ The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must befollowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS ....................... • Stop the motor and disconnect the power source before opening the air inletdoor or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum tubes. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer tuming to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades. • inspect the entire unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, ordamaged parts. Do not use untitthe unit is in proper working order.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Electdc Blower/vac. It has been d(tsigned, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience.any problems you,cannot.easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. Sears has competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual.
i ii ii iiii iii ....... _nl iiii iii iiiii L TABLE OF CONTENTS .............. J Safety Rules .................................. Product Specifications .......................... Customer Responsibilities .................... Warranty ..................................... Accessories ................................... IIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII ...................... 2 4 4,12 4 5 Assembly ..................................... Operation .......................
HARDWARE IL II= I Ill II III Jllllllll III IL I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIII I II UJJ CONTENTS _ ....... PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Concentrator Nozzle Operator's Manual Upper Vacuum Tube Blower Tube Lower Vacuum Tube Flare Nozzle ASSEMBLY REMOVE BLOWER FR'bM CARTON • • HOW TO ASSEMBLE VACUUM Remove loose parts included with Blower/vac. Remove all packing material. Check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.
ASSEMBLY ...... ,_TTACHING coLLEcTION BAG (Fig. 5) • Slide the opening of the collection bag over the blower outlet. Pull the strap with Velcrotightlythroughthe buckle and secure the Velcro tabs. NOTE: Make sure the strap with Velcm is located between the motor housing and the collar on the blower outlet. Strap with Velcro ,I I IIL]] I n , ,,n III I,,I n lU l, BLOWER CONVERSION ° Stop unit and disconnect from power soume. o Remove the vacuum tubes and collection bag.
....................................................................................... ASSEMBLY ii CHECK LIST ° Check all.fasteners. Make sure they are tight and there are no loose parts. • Make sure the blower tube isfirmly seated in the blower outlet. • If you are using the unit as a blower, make sure the inlet cover is latched and the screw is fastened. ° In blower mode, check to insure the nozzle is securely seated in the blower tube.
KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC BLOWER (Fig. 10) READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING "fOUR ELECTRIC BLOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your unit to famUiadze yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. / TOP HANDLE ONIOFF SWITCH COLLECTION BAG SIDE HANDLE / INLET COVER LATCH AIR VENTS U FLAR E NOZZLE CONCENTRATOR NOZZLE LOWER VACUUM TUBE Figure 10 The ONIOFF SWITCH is used to turn on the unit.
OPERATION O'PERATOR SAFETY' _ ..... " ....... DO NOT ASSEMBEEOR'DISASSEMBLE THE VACUUM TUBES WHILE THE UNIT IS WARNING RUNNING, INSERTING OR REMOVING THE VACUUM= TUBES WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. ALWAYSSTOP THE UNIT AND DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE UNCLOGGING THE UNIT OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE COLLECTION BAG.
STOPPING • USING YOUR UNIT AS A VACUUM Slide the switch to the OFF position. STARTING • YOUR UNIT YOUR UNIT • Slide the switch to the LOW or HIGH position. OPERATING WARNING DO NOT USE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE BLOWER TUBES PROPERLY ATTACHED TO AVOID FLYING DEBRIS AND/OR IMPELLER CONTACT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. • Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above the ground. NOTE: If the unit becomes clogged: • Stop the unit and disconnect the power source.
,I,L,ILILIIllJIlll ' II,,lllllll,lllll I Illll CUSTOMER Illlllllll I I ........................ iiii illl MAINTENANCE ,....... RESPONSIBILITIES i =l SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service. Check for damaged or worn parts. ,,,,, ,,,,,,, .......................... Clean unit and labels. ...... i ,,,,,,, ..... , .............. Check for loose fasteners and parts. Wash collection bag. ......... GENERAL ,,,,,,,,,, ...................
Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS If our blower isto be stored for a pedod of time, clean it thoroughly before storage. Remove any dirt, leaves, debris, etc, Store in a clean dry area. • Disconnect from the power source. • Clean the entire unit. • • Clean air vents and air inlet of debris. • Reassemble all loose parts, being sure that all handles are in place and are securely fastened. Replace any damaged parts.
CRRFTSMRNo 12 AMP MOTOR Operator's Manual 165 MPH Air Velocity E BLOWER/VAC Model No. 358.798380 Each Electric BlowerNac has its own model number. The model number for your unit will be found on a decal attached to the unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.
