Craftsman 987.799601 - Manual (Page 16)

ASSEMBLY
STEP 5: INSTALL BAFFLE PLATE
The baffle plate, which is included only with the optional
vacuum hose, concentrates the suctioning power of the
machine into the hose by blocking the air flow
underneath the front of the machine. To install the baffle
plate, position the plate underneath the front of the deck
and snap it into place as shown in Figure 15,
Baffle Plate Removal
To remove the baffle plate, grasp the tabs on each side
of the plate, press outward, and remove the plats
STEP REMOVE VACUUM INLET CAP AND
INSTALL HOSE
1. Remove the vacuum inlet cap (A, Figure 16) by
twisting the cap counterclockwise approximately 1/4 turn
unti! the bar on the cap is aligned with the arrow at the
REMOVE position. Lift the cap off the inlet opening. Do
not misplace the vacuum inlet cap.
2. Line up the tabs on the hose (B) with the slots in the
vacuum inlet opening and insert the hose. Turn the
hose approximately 1/4 turn clockwise until it is in the
LOCK position See Figure 16. (The hose support
handle should now be on the top of the hose,)
3. The machine is now properly assembled for use with
the vacuum hose.
Figure 16: Pemave vacuum inlet cap and install vacuum
hose.
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