Craftsman 358.798340 - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION - SAFETY
OPERATOR SAFETY (Fig. 14 )
A
WARNING
DO NOT ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE THE
VACUUM TUBES WHILE THE UNIT IS
RUNNING. INSERTING OR REMOVING THE
VACUUM TUBES WHILE THE UNIT IS
RUNNING CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
ALWAYS STOP THE UNIT AND DISCONNECT
THE
POWER SOURCE BEFORE
UNCLOGGING THE UNIT OR PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE COLLECTION
BAG.
00 fjOT USE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE
BLOWER TUBES
prqpe RLY ATTACHED TO
AVOID FLYING DEBRIS AND/OR IMPELLER
CONTACT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
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 SERIOUS INJURY.
DO NOT USE THE UNIT AS A VACUUM
WITHOUT THE VACUUM TUBES AND
COLLECTION BAG PROPERLY ATTACHED TO
AVOID FLYING DEBRIS AND/OR IMPELLER
CONTACT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE
COLLECTION BAG IS COMPLETELY ZIPPED
BEFORE THE UNIT IS STARTED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO VACUUM WATER OR
OTHER LIQUIDS TO AVOID ELECTROCUTION.
As a blower, the unit is designed to sweep debris, grass,
straw, leaves, or small twigs. Never use for spreading or
misting chemicals, fertilizers, or any other materials which
may contain toxic substances. As a vacuum, the unit is
designed to pick up dry materia! such as leaves, grass, small
twigs, and bits of paper. Do not attempt to vacuum stones,
gravel, metal, broken glass, or any other debris which may
cause damage to the impeller. Do not attempt to vacuum
snow, water, or any other ¡¡quids: vacuuming water or other
liquids will cause damage to the unit. Avoid situations that
could catch the collection bag on fire. Do not operate near an
open flame. Do not vacuum discaided matches, cigars, or
cigarettes, or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush
piles, etc.
• Read your Operator’s Manual. Make sure you com­
pletely understand and can follow all warnings and safety
instructions in the manual before operating the unit.
• Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing,
or performing maintenance to prevent rocks or debris
from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which
can result in blindness or other serious injury.
• Always wear a respirator or face mask when working
in dusty environments.
► Dress safely in long pants. Do not go barefoot or wear
short pants, sandals, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.; they can
be caught in moving parts. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder length. Use of rubber gloves is recommended.
■ Check the unit before each operation. Look for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use the unit un­
til it is in proper working order.
Inspect area before operating unit. Remove all debris
and objects such as rocks, glass, wire, large sticks, etc,
that can cause damage during operation.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals safely away.
Before starting the unit and during operation, make
certain children, people, and animals are a minimum of
30 feet away from the work area.
Check air Intake opening, blower tubes, and vacuum
tubes frequently, always with the motor stopped and the
power source disconnected. Keep vents and discharge
tubes free from debris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
Do not plug unit into any receptacle other than a normal
120 volt household outlet.
Never immerse any part of the unit into any liquid.
Use the correct operating position. See Illustration
below. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep
firm footing and balance at all times.
Never place objects inside the blower tubes; always
direct blowing debris away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc.
The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be
thrown or to ricochet which may hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage.
When using your unit as a vacuum, always use collec­
tion bag shoulder strap to avoid loss of control.
Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. When using your unit as a blower, always
install blower tubes. When using your unit with the
optional vacuum attachment, always install vacuum
tubes and collection bag assembly. Make sure collection
bag assembly is completely zipped.
Adjust shoulder strap to fit securely before operation of
unit.
OPERATING
POSITIONS ^
VACUUM
i/ i BLOWER
Figure 14