Craftsman 358.799431 - Manual (Page 7)

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 unit will not
operate properly.
NOTE: The strap is designed to position
the coliection bag on your shoulder with­
out 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 and
collection bag.
3. Install the inlet restrictor that was re­
moved when assembling for vacu­
um use.
NOTE: If you are unable to locate the
inlet restrictor, the unit will still operate.
This restrictor improves the blower
function.
4. Close the inlet cover and make sure
it is latched closed.
5. Re-install the blower tubes. Refer to
the section ATTACHING THE BLOW­
ER TUBE/NOZZLE 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.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this equipment has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other) and
will require the use of a polarized ex­
tension cord. The appliance plug will
fit into a polarized extension cord only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain
a correct polarized extension cord. A
polarized extension cord will require
the use of a poiarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet
only one way. If plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If
it stiil does not fit, contact a qualified
eiectrician to install the proper wall out­
let. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex­
tension cord plug in any way.
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 current from
the power source the full length of ex­
tension cord to the unit. Otherwise,
loss of power and overheating can oc­
cur causing damage to unit. Refer to
tabie for minimum wire gauge recom­
mendations. The cord must be
marked with the proper wire gauge.
(Appropriate extension cxjrds are avail­
able.) 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.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS 25 FT. 50 FT. 100 FT.
120 16 16 14
A.VJ.G." A.W.G.* A.W.G.*
^American Wire Gauge
Secure the extension cord to the unit by
tying the cord onto the cord retainer. In­
sert the cord receptacle in to the re­
cessed plug.
Cord Retainer i ,r ,
lx Recessed
'■ -Plug
on Unit
Cord /f
Receptacle J’