Craftsman 486.240362 - Manual (Page 6)

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11. Hook the elastic straps on the bag fl aps under the bag
rod clips on the lower handle tubes as shown in fi gure
9.
FIGURE 9
OPERATION
Take care when operating your sweeper. Operating your sweeper according to these instructions will help prevent damage
and prolong the life of your sweeper.
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operating
height, loosen the hand knob and slide the height
adjustment tube down to raise or up to lower the brushes.
Best adjustment is when brushes are set 1/2" down
into the grass. Always mow grass to even height before
sweeping. See fi gure 10.
FIGURE 10
CAUTION: EYE PROTECTION SHOULD
BE WORN WHILE OPERATING SWEEPER
DUMPING OF SWEEPER
To dump sweeper hopper bag, simply tip the sweeper
forward or lift off the complete hopper bag frame.
Always dump hopper after each use. Damp or wet grass
and leaves will cause damage to hopper if stored for long
periods of time.
CAUTION: DO NOT DUMP THE SWEEPER
TOO CLOSE TO A FIRE AS THE BRUSHES
AND BAG CAN BE DESTROYED BY
EXCESSIVE HEAT OR FLAME.
STORAGE
The entire unit may be hung on a wall or the hopper bag
frame can be removed for storage.