- Craftsman Electric Blower Operator's Manual

ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP
ON THE COLLECTION BAG
• Carefully loop the shoulder strap
through the buckle as shown in the
illustration below.
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• Positionthe unit on your dght-hand
side, blower outlet and bag pointing
toward the rear. Hold the unit in an
uptight position,and supportthe low-
er vacuum tube on the ground.
• Place the shoulder strap over your
head and onto your left shoulder.
• Adjust the strapto allow a free flow
ofair from the blower. Ifthe collection
bag is kinked, the unitwill notoper-
ate properly.
NOTE: The strap isdesignedtoposition
the collectionbeg on yourshoulderwith-
out kinks. The strap isnot intendedto
supportthe weightofthe unit..
Shoulder strap
on leftshoulder
NOTE: If you are unable to locate the
inlet restrictor, the unit will still operate.
This restdctor improves the blower
function.
• Close the inlet cover and make sure
it is latched closed.
• Re-install the blower tubes. Refer to
the section A'R'ACHING THE BLOWER
TUBE AND NOZZLE for instructions on
how to attach these items.
EXTENSION CORD
Use onlya 120 A.C. voltagesupply as
shownon nameplateof the unit.
The extensioncord usedto reachthe
power soume must be:
• Specificallymarked as suitable for
outdooruse. The cordmust be
marked withthe suffix"W-A."
• Heavy enough to carrycurrentfrom
the power sourcethe full length of
extensioncordto the unit. Otherwise,
lossof powerand overheatingcan
occur causingdamage to unit.Refer
to chartfor minimumwire gauge rec-
ommendations.The cord mustbe
marked with the properwire gauge.
(Appropriateextensioncords are
available.) Do notuse multiple cords.
• In goodcondition.Cord insulation
must be intactwith no cracks or
deterioration. Plugconnectorsmust
be undamaged.
MINIMUMWIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VC)LTSi25 FT. 50 FT. 100FT.
120 16 16 14-
A.W.G." A.W.G." A.W.G."
•AmericanWireG=uge
No kinksin
Allowsfree air
flow
HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM
VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE.
• Stop unitand unplug the extension
cord.
• Remove the vacuum tubes and
collection bag.
• InslstF_irJnlet restdctorthat was re-
moved when assembling for vacuum
use.
Secure extensioncordto unitusing
the accessorycord lock (if equipped)
or as follows:
• "Rethe power plug on the unit tothe
extensioncord asshown.
• Insertplug intocord socket.
Power Plugon Extension
Unit,_ Cord