Craftsman 257.796362 - Manual (Page 9)

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
A. MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE
A
WARNING
Thig blower ig provided with double ingulation.
Use only identical replacement parts. All electri­
cal repairs to the unit, Including housing, switch,
motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by
Sears qualified service personnel. Failure to do so
can cause the double insulation construction to
become ineffective and result in serious iiqury to
the operator.
1. Keep the air intake clean and air vents free
of debris to avoid overheating the motor. Figure
10. Prevent foreign objects from entering fan area.
2. If an object is drawn into the unit through
the air intake, do the following:
Turn the switch to “Off” and unplug the power
cord.
Remove cover screw. Remove the vacuum tubes
and/or open the inlet cover (Figure 11).
Locate and remove object(s).
Inspect impeller for cracks.* If damaged, do not
operate unit to avoid injury to operator or oth­
ers and/or further damage to the imit. Have im­
peller replaced by a Sears Qualified service deal­
er. Do not attempt to replace it yourself.
Rotate the impeller to be certain it turns freely.
If it does not, check for additional foreign mate­
rial or have unit inspected and repaired by a
Sears qualified service dealer.
Close cover and reinstall vacuum tubes and cov-
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er screw.
If unit vibrates abnormally, stop motor im­
mediately. Abnormal vibration usually indicates
a mechanical problem and continued operation
could lead to injmy to operator or others and/or
damage to the unit.
4. The unit is equipped with self-luhrieating
bearings. Periodic relubrication is not requireoT
5. If the unit fails to operate, disconnect exten­
sion cord from power source first, then from the
unit. Make sure extension cord is undamaged and
that house fuses are not blown or circuit breakers
tripped. If the unit still fails to operate, take or
send it to your Sears Service Center/Department
for repair. Do not attempt to repair it yourself
B. STORAGE
1. Clean the unit before storing. Pay particular
attention to the air intake and air vents; keep them
free of debris. Use a mild detergent and sponge
dampened with warm water to clean the plastic sur­
faces. Avoid all other types of detergents, cleaners,
or solvents; they can contain chemicals, such as
aromatic oils (lemon, pine) or kerosene, that can se­
riously damage the plastic housing. Do not spray
the unit with water.
2. Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil­
dren.
3. The collectionbag must be properly emptied
and maintained to avoid deterioration and obstruc­
tion of air flow which will reduce the performance
of the vacuum. For cleaning instructions, refer to
“USING YOUR UNIT,” in the “OPERATING TIPS
— VACUUM” section.
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WARNING
Maintain the unit according to recommended pro­
cedures,______________________________________
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WARNING
Avoid all types of detergents, cleaners or solvents.
Never submerge the unit or douse it with water or
any other liquid.
ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are available through Sears Retail Stores, Catalog Outlets, or Service Centers.
ITEM STOCK NO.
Safety Glasses................................................... .............................................................................................. • • • 9-18613
Safety Goggles...................................................................................................................................................... 9-18590
Gutter Attachment Kit .......................................................................................................................................257.799880