Craftsman 136.748270 - Manual (Page 7)

the fabric of the bag, such as wires,
staples, nails, or rocks
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Important; Vacuum only leaves and soft
items. Hard items such as sticks, rocks,
acorns, and pine cones will damage the
impeller
Important: Do not force the vacuum tube
into a pile of debris or hold the tube upright
while force feeding debris into the tube.
Either action may clog and damage the
impeller. If the vacuum starts to vibrate or
make abnormal noise, stop it, unplug the
cord, and check for the cause,
Emptying the Bag
1, Turn off and unplug the vacuum from
the power source.
2. Unzip and empty any debris from the
bag.
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Do not store debris in the bag. To clean
the bag, turn it inside out and shake out
any excess debris , Once a year, hand
wash the bag in soapy water and allow
it to air dry,
A DANGER: Normal usage of the
bag causes it to wear and deteriorate
over time. A worn or deteriorated
bag allows small objects to be
thrown through the bag, possibly
injuring the operator or bystanders.
Check the bag frequently. If it is
worn or deteriorated, replace it with
a genuine Craftsman vacuum bag;
refer to the Replaceable Parts List
SERVICE
Double>insulated Appliances
In a double-insulated appliance, two
systems of insulation are provided instead
of grounding. No grounding means is
provided on a double-insulated appliance,
nor should a means for grounding be
added to the appliance Servicing a
double-insulated appliance requires
extreme care and knowledge of the
system, and should be done only by the
qualified service personnel at your Sears
Service Center {refer to the back cover),
Replacement parts for a double-insulated
appliance must be identical to the parts they
replace, A double-insulated appliance is
marked with the words “Double Insulation"
or "Double Insulated." The symbol {square
within a square)
D
may also be marked on
the appliance.
Removing Clogged Debris from the
Impeller
1,, Turn off and unplug the vacuum from
the power source and wait for ail
moving parts to stop.