Craftsman 358.748260 - Manual (Page 9)

ii WARNING: You MUST make sure
the tubes are secure before using the
unit.
A WARNING: Do not use the unit
without the tubes or collection bag prop­
erly attached to avoid flying debris and/
or impeller contact which can cause se­
rious Injury. Always wear eye protection
to prevent rocks or debris from being
blown or ricocheting into the eyes and
face which can result in blindness or se­
rious injury.
STOPPING YOUR UNIT
To stop your unit, slide the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
SWITCH POSITIONS
OPERATING POSITION
Eye Protection
CAUTION: To avoid causing damage
to the unit, DO NOT attempt to use the
variable speed control during vacuum
use.
Eye Protection
OFF VARIABLE HIGH
SPEED SPEED
STARTING YOUR UNIT
Your unit has two run positions, HIGH
{high speed) and VAR (variable speed).
Slide the switch to one of these
positions to turn on the unit.
NOTE: The variable speed control
will not function with the switch in the
HIGH (high speed) position.
With the switch in the VAR (variable
speed) position, the motor speed can be
increased by moving the control toward
the + position or decreased by moving
the control toward the - position.
Blower Vacuum
USING YOUR UNIT AS A BLOWER
A WARNING: Inspect the area be­
fore using the unit. Remove all debris
and hard objects such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc., that can ricochet, be thrown,
or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
• Sweeping debris or grass clippings
from driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
• Blowing grass clippings, straw, or
leaves into piles, or removing debris
from corners, around joints, or be­
tween bricks.
Direct air flow by directing the blower
tube down or to one side. Always work
away from solid objects such as walks,
large stones, vehicles, and fences.
Clean corners by starting in corners and
moving outward. This will help prevent
an accumulation of debris which could
fly into your face.
Be careful when working near plants.
The force of the air could damage
tender plants.
USING YOUR UNIT AS A VACUUM
A
WARNING: Do not vacuum
stones, gravel, metal, broken glass,
etc,, to avoid severe damage to the im­
peller. To avoid the possibility of elec­
trical shock, do not attempt to vacuum
water or other liquids.
Use your unit as a vacuum to pick up
dry material such as leaves, grass,
small twigs, and bits of paper.
• For best results during vacuum use,
operate your unit at high speed.
CAUTION: To avoid causing damage to
the unit, DO NOT attempt to use the vari­
able speed control during vacuum use.