Operator's Manual ® LEAF/LAWN SWEEPER STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 Model No. 486.240362 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..............................................................2 CARTON CONTENTS .....................................................3 HARDWARE PACKAGE ..................................................3 ASSEMBLY ......................................................................4 OPERATION ....................................................................6 STORAGE .......................................................................6 MAINTENANCE ......................
CARTON CONTENTS 1. Sweeper Housing Assembly 2. Hopper Bag 3. Upper Handle 4. Lower Handle Leg Stand (2) 5. Short Bag Rod 6. Long Bag Rod HARDWARE PACKAGE Ref. No. A B C D E F G H Description Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Flat Washers 1/4" I.D. Hex Lock Nuts 1/4-20 Bag Rod Clips Curved Head Bolts 1/4-20 x 1" Palnut 1/4" Plastic Caps (for bag rods) Plastic Caps (for leg stands) (NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE) Qty.
ASSEMBLY 3. Now tighten the four bolts from step 1. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) Phillips Screwdriver (1) Adjustable Wrench (1) 7/16" Open End or Box Wrench 4. Assemble a bag rod clip to the inside of each lower handle tube using a curved head bolt secured down against the clip using a 1/4" lock nut. The open end of the clips should face towards the sweeper housing. See figure 3. 1.
7. Assemble the two plastic rod caps to the rod ends of the bottom bag rod. Assemble two Palnuts to the ends of the top bag rod. See figure 5. 9. Place the upper hopper bag and bag rod into the bag rod clips on the hopper handle. See figure 7. FIGURE 7 FIGURE 5 10. Place the lower hopper bag and bag rod into the opening on the sweeper housing. See figure 8. 8. Assemble the two plastic caps 3/4" x 7/8" onto the ends of the leg stands as shown in figure 6.
11. Hook the elastic straps on the bag flaps under the bag rod clips on the lower handle tubes as shown in figure 9. FIGURE 9 OPERATION Take care when operating your sweeper. Operating your sweeper according to these instructions will help prevent damage and prolong the life of your sweeper.
MAINTENANCE BRUSH REPLACEMENT The bearings in the sweeper have been prelubricated at the factory. It is recommended that a few drops of light oil be added to the brush shaft bearings twice a year. The wheels should be removed to clean gears every two years. After cleaning, apply an even coat of light grease. See figures 11 and 12. 1. Remove the hopper bag from lawnsweeper. 2. Brush replacement should be done one brush at a time. 3. Tip the sweeper forward on housing for ease of brush replacement.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR 485.240362 26" LEAF/LAWNSWEEPER REF. NO. PART NO. QTY.
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