Craftsman 316.7948 - Manual (Page 7)

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WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, make
sure that the blower tubes are locked in place or firmly
installed.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The completed blower tube should look like Figure 6.
Fig. 6
Adjusting the Handle
1. Rotate the throttle grip counterclockwise around the blower
tube until it is pointing directly downward (Fig. 8, A).
2. Pull or push the throttle grip along the handle tube until its
distance from the backpack blower is comfortable (Fig. 8, B).
3. Align the throttle grip with the slot closest to the comfortable
place and rotate the throttle grip clockwise into the upright
position (Fig. 9).
Fig. 8
A
B
Fig. 9
Flex Tube
Hose Clamp
Elbow Tube
Upper Blower Tube
First Lower
Blower Tube
Second Lower
Blower Tube
Nozzle
Throttle Cables
Hose Clamp
WARNING: Do not rotate the handle clockwise to
adjust. This may cause the throttle cables to
disconnect from the throttle grip or the engine.
Throttle Grip
On/Off Switch
Secure the Throttle Cables
Place a zip tie around the elbow tube and the throttle cables (Fig.
7) as shown, making sure not to crimp the cables.
Fig. 7
Zip Tie
Zip Tie