Craftsman 358.799400 - Manual (Page 4)

paired by Sears service personnel can
cause the double insulation construc­
tion to become ineffective and result in
serious injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Turn off all controls and allow the mo­
tor to stop before disconnecting the
unit from the power source.
• Disconnect the unit from the power
source when not in use. Do not leave
the unit when it is plugged into outlet.
• Do not set the unit on any surface ex­
cept a clean, hard area while the unit
is running. Debris such as gravel,
sand, dust, grass, etc., could be
picked up by the air intake and thrown
out through the discharge opening,
damaging the unit, property, or caus­
ing serious injury to bystanders or op­
erator.
• Do not overreach or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care
when cleaning on stairways. Keep
firm footing and balance at all times.
Keep hands out of tubes.
• inspect the entire unit before each use
for worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until the unit is in
proper working order.
• Disconnect unit from power source be­
fore servicing, cleaning, performing
maintenance, or storing.
• This unit is double insulated. See the
DOUBLE INSULATION section. Have all
internal service performed by qualified
service repair personnei to avoid
creating a hazard or voiding your war­
ranty.
• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described
in the instruction manual performed by
your Sears Service Center.
• Always see your Sears Service Cen­
ter to replace a damaged impeller.
Parts that are chipped, cracked, bro­
ken, or damaged in any other way
can fly apart and cause serious inju­
ry. Replace damaged parts before
using the unit.
• Never place any object in the air in­
take opening as this could restrict
proper air flow and cause damage to
the unit.
• Never douse the unit with water or
other liquids or squirt with a water
hose. Clean with a damp sponge and
mild soap. See
storage .
• Check air intake openings and tubes
frequently, always with the unit
stopped and power source discon­
nected. Keep vents and tubes free of
debris which can accumulate and re­
strict proper air flow.
• Do not bum, incinerate, or expose this
unit to extreme heat.
• Store the unit unplugged in a high,
cool, dry, indoor area out of the reach
of children.
• Use only recommended attachments
and replacement parts to avoid creat­
ing a hazard and/or voiding warranty.
• Maintain the unit according to recom­
mended procedures.
• Use only for jobs explained in the
op ­
eration
section of this manual.
BLOWER SAFETY
• Use only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
• inspect the area before using the
unit. Remove ail debris and hard ob­
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.,
that can ricochet, be thrown, or oth­
erwise cause injury or damage dur­
ing operation.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the
switch is in the
OFF
position and keep
your hand and fingers away from the
switch while connecting the unit to the
power source or when carrying a unit
connected to the power source.
• Never run the unit without the proper
equipment attached. When used as a
blower, always install a blower tube.
Use only recommended attachments.
Do not use with any opening blocked.
Keep free of dust, lint, hair and any­
thing that may reduce air flow.
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
blower near leaf or brush fires, fire­
places, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
• Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and
solid objects such as trees, automo­
biles, walls, etc. The force of air can
cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be
thrown or to ricochet which can hurt
people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
• Never use for spreading chemicals,
fertilizers, or any other substances
which may contain toxic materials.
VACUUM SAFETY
• Stop the motor and disconnect the
power sourœ before opening the air
inlet door or attempting to insert or re­
move the vacuum tubes. The motor
must be stopped and the impeller
blades no longer turning to avoid seri­
ous injury from the rotating blades.
• Hard objects can be thrown through
the collection bag or the housing and
become dangerous missiles which
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