Craftsman 358.798370 - Manual (Page 7)

ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP
ON THE COLLECTION BAG
• Carefully loop the shoulder strap
through the buckle as shown in the
illustration below.
• Position the unit on your right-hand
side, blower outlet and bag pointing
toward the rear. Hold the unit in an
upright position, and support the low­
er vacuum tube on the ground.
• Place the shoulder strap over your
head and onto your left shoulder.
• Adjust the strap to allow a free flow
of air from the blower. If the collection
bag is kinked, the unit will not oper­
ate properly.
NOTE; The strap is designed to position
the collection bag on your shoulder with­
out kinks. The strap is not intended to
support the weight of the unit.
Shoulder strap
on left shoulder
No kinks in bag
Allows free air ^
flow
HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM
VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE.
• Stop unit and unplug the extension
cord.
• Remove the vacuum tubes and
collection bag.
• Install the inlet restrictor that was re­
moved when assembling for vacuum
use.
NOTE: If you are unable to locate the
inlet restrictor, the unitwill still operate.
This restrictor improves the blower
function.
» Close the inlet cover and make sure
it is latched closed,
• Re-install the blower tubes. Refer to
the section ATTACHING THE BLOWER
TUBE AND NOZZLE for instructions on
how to attach these items.
EXTENSION CORD
Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as
shown on nameplate of the unit to
power your edger.
The extension cord used to reach the
power source must be;
» Specifically marked as suitable for
outdoor use. The cord must be
marked with the suffix “W-A.”
• Heavy enough to carry current from
the power source the full length of
extension cord to the unit. Otherwise,
loss of power and overheating can
occur causing damage to unit. Refer
to chart for minimum wire gauge rec­
ommendations. The cord must be
marked with the proper wire gauge.
(Appropriate extension cords are
available.) Do not use multiple cords.
• In good condition. Cord insulation
must be intact with no cracks or
deterioration. Plug connectors must
be undamaged.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS 25 FT, 50 FT, 100 FT.
120 16 16 14
A.W.G * A.W.G.* A.W.GT
*Americart Wire Gauge
Secure extension cord to unit:
• Tie the power plug on the unit to the
extension cord as shown.
• Insert plug into cord socket.