Craftsman 358.748260 - Manual (Page 7)

3. Close the zipper on the bag. Make
sure the zipper is dosed complete­
ly-
4. Align the grooves on the elbow
tube with the grooves on the blower
outlet.
5. Push the elbow tube onto the blow­
er outlet until it snaps into place (el­
bow tube is secured by red tube re­
lease button).
ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP
ON THE COLLECTION BAG
1. Carefully loop the shoulder strap
through the buckle as shown in the
illustration below.
2. Position the unit on your right-hand
side, blower outlet and bag pointing
toward the rear. Hold the unit in an
upright position with the lower vacu­
um tube on the ground to support it.
3. Place the shoulder strap over your
head and onto your left shoulder.
4. Adjust the strap to allow a free flow
of air from the blower. If the collec­
tion bag is kinked, the unitwill not
operate properly.
NOTE: The strap is designed to posi­
tion the collection bag on your shoulder
without kinks. The strap is not intended
to support the weight of the unit.
HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM
VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE
1. Stop unit and unplug the extension
cord.
2. Remove the vacuum tubes by insert­
ing the tip of a screwdriver into the
latch area on the vacuum assist han­
dle. Gently tilt handle of screwdriver
toward the front of the unit to release
the latch while pulling up on the vac­
uum assist handle with your other
hand.
Latch Area
3. Install the inlet restrictor that was
removed when assembling for vac­
uum use.
NOTE: If you are unable to locate the
inlet restrictor, the unit will still operate.
This restrictor improves the blower
function.
4. Remove the collection bag.
5. Close the inlet cover and make
sure it is iatched closed.
6. Re-install the blower tube. Refer to
ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE for
instructions on how to attach this
item.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as
shown on nameplate of the unit to
power your blower.
The extension cord used to reach the
power source must be:
• Specifically marked as suitable for out­
door use. The cord must be marked
with the suffix “W-A” (in Canada “W”).
• Heavy enough to carry full current
from the power source to the unit.
Otherwise, loss of power and over­
heating can occur causing damage to
unit. Refer to table for minimum wire
gauge recommendations. 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. DO NOT use multiple
cords.