- Craftsman Electric Blower Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONSFOR
USINGYOURUNITWITHTHE
OPTIONALVACUUMATTACHMENT
NOTE:Assemblyinstructionsfor using
yourunitas a blowerare explainedin
the previousses_on, ffyou have already
assembledyour unitfor use as a blower,
removetheblotler tubeand nozzis.
WARNING: Stop the un'_and discon-
nectfrom the power source before
openingthe inletcover or attemptingto
insert or remove the inlet restrictoror
vacuum tubes. The motormust be
stopped and the impellerblades no
longerturningto avoidserious injury
from the rotating blades.
REMOVE THE INLET RESTRICTOR
An inletrestdctoris usedwhenusing
ycur unitas a blower.This restrictoris
notuseddudngvacuum.se, and must
be removedduringassemblyfor vscu-
um use.
NOTE: Be sure to keep the inlet re-
strictor for using your unit as a blower.
• Open the inlet cover by insertingthe
tip of a screwdriverintothe inletcover
latcharea, and twistingthe screwdriver
whilepullingthe inletcoveropen.
Bottomview
unit
• Rotate the inlet restrictorcounter-
clockwise, and liftout of the unit.
Do notclosethe inlet door.Youwill
next attachthe vacuum tubes.
ATTACHING THE VACUUM TUBES
There are 2 vacuum tubes, an upper
and lower tube. The uppertube is cut
straighton both ends, and attaches to
the blower unit.The second tube is cut
an at angle on the lower end. This
' -._angled end will pointtoward the
groundduringvacuum use.
• Locate the arrows on the upper vac-
uum tube and on the vacuum inlet
area of_heunit.
UpperVacuumTube
• While holdingthe inletcover open,
alignthe arrows and insertthe vacu-
um tube intothe opening. Twistthe
tube dock'wiseuntilit is seated. A
second arrow on the vacuumtube
will alignwith the arrow on the unit
once the tube twisted completely in
place.
Alignarrows on tube & unit
• Attach the lower vacuum tube to the
upper vacuum tube by aligning the
arrows on the two tubes. Press the
tubes together until the lower tube is
fully seated in the upper tube. (About
3 inches)
Upper Lower
ATTACH THE COLLECTION BAG
Slide the openingof the collection bag
over the bloweroutlet. Pullthe strap
with Velcro tightlythrough the budde
and secure with Velcrotabs.
NOTE: Make sure the strap with
Velcro is locatedon the blower outlet
as shown.Also, make sure the zipper
on the bag iscompletely clnsed.
Stropwith Velcro
C,dlectlon
Bag Mower Outer
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