Operating Tips; Blower Tips; Vacuum Tips - Craftsman 358.798980 Operator's Manual

OPERATING TIPS

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WARNING
~ Do not use the unit as a blower without the
blower tubes properly 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 tube
attached to avoid flying debris and/or impeller
contact which can cause serious injury. Always
make sure the vacuum
zipped before the engine is started.
Assist Handle ....
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Assist Handle
Figure
OPERATION
and vacuum bag properly
bag is completely
Eye
Protection
Blower
Operation
Vacuum
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BLOWER TIPS

• Always work going away from solid objects such as
walls, trees, automobiles, and fences.
• Clean corners by starting in corners and moving outward
to flat areas to prevent an accumulation
could fly into face.
• Be careful when working near plants. The force of the air
could damage tender plants.
• Direct air flow by directing the nozzle down or to one
side.
• Vary the air flow by adjusting your grip on the throttle trig-
ger.
• While using the model 358.798980 use the assist handle
located on the back of the unit when working above the
waist or when a two-handed grip is desired.
• Uses for your blower:
- Sweeping debris or grass clippings from driveways,
sidewalks, patios, parks, parking lots, barns, stadiums,
etc.
- Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into piles.
- Fast drying wet outdoor areas such as a patio.
- Removing debris from corners,
between bricks.
- Blowing light snow from driveways,
patios.

VACUUM TIPS

• When using your unit as a vacuum,
achieved when the unit is operated
Engage the throttle lock before beginning
procedures.
• Move the unit slowly back and forth over debris to' be
vacuumed. Avoid forcing the vacuum tube into a pile of
debris as this can clog the unit.
• The vacuum can pick up objects that are too big to pass
through the impeller. This type of object will fall out of the
vacuum tubes when the engine is stopped.
• If the unit becomes clogged:
- Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Do not attempt to remove obstructions with the engine
running.
- Wait until the impeller has completely stopped turning,
then remove the vacuum tube.
- Carefully reach into the vacuum opening and clear out
debris.
• The vacuum bag must be properly emptied and main-
tained to avoid deterioration
which will reduce the performance of the vacuum.
- Empty the vacuum bag after each use.
- Remove the vacuum bag/elbow from the unit by turn-
ing it in a clockwise direction. Do not store vacuum bag
containing leaves, grass, etc.
- Wash the vacuum bag once a year as follows:
• Turn the vacuum bag inside out.
• Hang it up,
• Thoroughly hose it down.
• Let vacuum bag hang until dry.
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sidewalks, or
best results are
at full throttle.
vacuuming
and obstruction of air flow