Instruction Manual I CRAFTSMAN°I 12 Amp Motor 265 / 346 km/h ELECTRIC BLOWER/VACUUM Model No. C944.511710 • Safety • • • Assembly Operation Maintenance • Fran£ais FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY C _..._US WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product, call 7am-7pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10am-7pm, Sun. 1-800-235-5878 Sears Canada, 530086292 3/31/04 (Hours listed are Central Time) Inc.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules 2 2 Parts Available Storage Assembly Operation Maintenance 5 8 10 Troubleshooting Service & Adjustments 10 Parts Ordering TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY 11 11 Table 11 French FOR CRAFTSMAN ® ELECTRIC 12 Back Cover POWER BLOWER For two (2) years from date of purchase, Sears Canada, Inc., will repair or replace free of charge at Sears' option parts which are defective as a result of materials or workmanship.
• Secure hairsoitisabove shoulder and/or extension cord and to reduce length. Keep loose hair, loose clothing, the possibility of the extension cord fingers, andallother parts ofthebody disconnecting from the unit during away fromopenings andmoving operation. • Do not use the unit if the switch does parts. Hair, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing withloosely hanging straps, not turn the unit on and off properly. ties, tassels, etc., canbecaught in Have the unit repaired by your Sears Service Centre.
lated appliance must beidentical tothe parts theyreplace. Adouble insulated appliance ismarked withthewords "double insulation" or"double insulated". Thesymbol [] (square within a square) mayalsobemarked onthe appliance. Failure tohave theunitrepaired bySears service personnel can cause thedouble insulation constructiontobecome ineffective andresult in serious injury. UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY • Turn off all controls and allow the motor to stop before disconnecting the unit from the power source.
• Avoid situations which could setthe VACUUM SAFETY collection bagonfire.Donotvacuum • Stopthemotor anddisconnect the discarded matches, cigars, cigarettes, power source before opening theair orashfrom fireplaces, barbecue pits, inlet doororattempting toinsert orremove thevacuum tubes. Themotor brush piles, etc.Toavoid spreading fire,donotuseblower nearleafor must bestopped andtheimpeller fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, blades nolonger turning toavoid seri- brush ousinjury fromtherotating blades.
3.Toremove theblower tube,press thetuberelease button while pulling ontube. (_f,,_Tube .4 Inlet Cover Vacuum ,n,et Release Button Restrict_r /_ "_J/i .__)___e r Tube 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. Remove the inlet restrictor An inlet restrictor is used when using your unit as a blower.
COLLECTION BAG ASSEMBLY 1. Open the zipper on the collection bag and insert the elbow tube. 2. Push the small end ofthe elbow tube through the small opening in the bag. NOTE: Make sure edge of the small opening is flush against the flared area of the elbow tube and the hole for the tube release button is on top. Tube Elbow Tube Release Button Hole / Zipper Small Opening Opening 3. Close the zipper on the bag. Make sure the zipper is closed completely. 4.
Apolarized extension cord willrequire MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE theuseofapolarized walloutlet. This RECOMMENDATIONS plugwillfitintothepolarized walloutlet 25FT. 50FT. 100 FT. onlyoneway. Ifplugdoes notfitfully VOLTS intothewalloutlet, reverse theplug. If 120 16 16 14 itstilldoes notfit,contact aqualified A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G.* electrician toinstall theproper wall outlet. Donotchange theequipment plug, extension cordreceptacle, or Secure the extension cord to the unit by extension cordpluginanyway.
ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to activate the motor. INLET RESTRICTOR The INLET RESTRICTOR improves blower function. INLET COVER LATCH The INLET COVER LATCH is used to TUBE RELEASE BUTTON The TUBE RELEASE BU-i-i-ONsecures the blower tube or elbow tube to the open and close the inlet cover and to secure the upper vacuum tube to the blower unit. BLOWER TUBE The BLOWER TUBE is designed to direct the flow of air. STOPPING YOUR UNIT Slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance. CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Check for loose fasteners Check for damaged Before each use and parts Before each use or worn parts Inspect and clean unit and labels After each use Remove and empty collection After each use bag Clean collection bag GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
USER REPLACEABLE REPLACEMENT SERVICE PARTS PART PART NUMBER Blower Tube 530403765 Elbow Tube 530403769 Upper Vacuum Tube/ Vacuum Assist Handle 530403842 Lower Vacuum 530095589 Tube Inlet Restrictor 530403791 Collection 530095599 Bag If your blower is to be stored for a period of time: _WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: • Stop unit and disconnect from the power source. • Allow motor to cool before storing or transporting. • Store unit with all guards in place.
