CRAFTSMAN 900.74828 (01) PDF Document

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual.

Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

READ and follow all instructions.

DO NOT place inlet or outlet of vacuum near eyes or ears when operating.

THIS APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH DOUBLE INSULATION. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double insulated appliances.

STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, the unit should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.

DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep fan area clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for proper maintenance.

DO NOT attempt to repair the blower/vac. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by Sears service centers or authorized service stations, always using Sears replacement parts.

DO NOT operate blower/vac in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs.

DO NOT leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Not recommended for use by children.

DO NOT attempt to clear clogs from tool without first unplugging it.

USE ONLY as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Sears Service Center.

DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and everything that may reduce air flow.

KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

TURN OFF all controls before unplugging.

DO NOT vacuum water, other liquids, or wet objects. Never immerse any part of the tool in liquid.

DO NOT handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY from the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating the tool.

INSPECT THE AREA before using the tool. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation. As a vacuum, the tool is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc.

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. To reduce the risk of electrical shock; do not expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. Store indoors.

WARNING: CUT HAZARD. Turn off and unplug unit, then wait until fan stops or at least 10 seconds before removing the blower or vacuum tube assemblies.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

TABLE: Minimum Gage for Extension Cords (AWG) 120 VAC Tools

WARNING: Before attempting any of the assembly steps below, ensure product is switched off and disconnected from the power supply.

Push the tube assembly onto the power head until it is in the fully locked position (figure 2).

BLOW TUBE ASSEMBLY (FIGURES 1-4)

Ensure fan cover grill is attached to the power head. If not, attach cover as shown in the inset of figure 1. NOTE: Unit will not operate in blow mode without fan cover grill in place. Align the upper and lower tubes as shown in figure 1.

• Push the lower tube firmly into the upper tube, until the tubes click into place. Blow tubes must be assembled to the power head before use.
• Never operate without both lower and upper tubes assembled.
• In the interest of safety, it is not intended for the tubes to be separated once assembled.

Use the air concentrator attachment to target air flow to a tighter area. Add the attachment to the assembly as shown in figure 3. Push on until hole in tab engages raised post on tube.

Use the turbo nozzle attachment to rapidly move air back and forth to remove stubborn debris from grassy areas. Add the tube to the assembly as shown in figure 4. Push on until hole in tab engages raised post on tube. To lock the turbo nozzle attachment and reduce the back and forth motion, push forward on the locking tab.

SHOULDER COLLECTION BAG (FIGURE 5)

Attach the shoulder collection bag to the power head as shown in figure 5.

VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY (FIGURES 6-10)

Vacuum tubes must be assembled together before use.

• Align the notches and the triangles on upper and lower tubes. (figure 6)
• Push the lower tube firmly into the upper tube, until the triangles click into place. (Never operate apart).
• In the interest of safety, it is not intended for the tubes to be separated once assembled.
• To attach the rake to the vacuum tube, slide the rake over the flat end of the vacuum tube opening as shown in figure 7. The “wings” of the rake must go under the lip of the flat portion of the tube. Continue to slide the rake toward the end of the tube until you hear it “click” into place.
• To remove the rake from the vacuum tube, lift up on the catch as shown in figure 8 and pull the rake backwards to release.
• Remove the fan cover grill from the bottom of the power head by pressing the spring loaded release button (located on the back of the power head) and pulling the cover off (figure 9).
• Attach the vacuum tube assembly to the power head (figure 10) by locating the assembly as indicated by arrow, then pivot about this point until the locking/release catch is fully engaged.

To remove the blow tube, vac tube or shoulder collection bag, depress the release button on the power head and pull straight off (figures 9 & 11).

Your blower vac is fitted with a variable speed switch located on the top of the power head below the handle.

To turn the tool ON, rotate the knob clockwise. The further the knob is rotated, the higher the air speed.

To turn tool OFF, rotate the knob counterclockwise to the off position (0).

A cord retainer is incorporated into the rear of the power head. It can be used in two different ways:

• To use the cord retainer as shown in figure 13A, hook the extension cord under the retainer. Then plug the cord from the power head into the extension cord.
• To use the cord retainer as shown in figure 13B, loop the extension cord over the power head cord and plug the two ends into each other. Then hook the extension cord under the retainer.

WARNING: Ensure product is switched off and disconnected from the power supply.

• Fit fan cover grill as shown in figure 1.
• Attach the blow tube assembly to the power head as shown in figure 2.
• Connect the cord on the power head to the power supply (figure 13).

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. WEAR A FILTER MASK IF THE OPERATION IS DUSTY. USE OF RUBBER GLOVES AND SUBSTANTIAL FOOTWEAR IS RECOMMENDED WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

WARNING: CUT HAZARD. When turning the tool off for tube installation or any other reason, wait 10 seconds for the fan to stop rotating before disassembly.

• Do not use in vacuum mode without the vacuum tubes and collection bag in place.
• Always switch off and remove the plug from the electrical supply when:
• Changing from blower to vacuum.
• The power supply cord has become damaged or entangled.
• You leave blower/vac unattended.
• Clearing a blockage.
• Checking, adjusting, cleaning or working on blower/vac.
• Use blower/vac only in daylight or good artificial light.

Hold the blow tube approximately 7 inches (180 mm) above the ground, turn the blower/vac on and using a sweeping motion from side to side, advance slowly keeping the accumulated debris/leaves in front of you.

Once you have blown the debris/leaves into a pile, you can convert to vacuum mode to collect the debris.

Using the air concentrator will help remove matted debris and leaves.

Using the turbo nozzle attachment will help move air back and forth to remove stubborn debris from grassy areas.

WARNING: Ensure product is switched off and disconnected from the power supply.

To fit the shoulder collection bag to product:

• Remove blow tube.
• Attach the shoulder collection bag to the power head as shown in figure 5.
• Remove the fan cover from the bottom of the power head by pressing the spring loaded release button (located on the back of the power head) and pulling the cover off (figure 9).
• Attach the vacuum tube assembly to the power head (figure 10) by locating the assembly as indicated by arrow, then pivot about this point until the locking/release catch is fully engaged.
• Connect the cord on the power head to the power supply (figure 13).
• Position the tube slightly above the debris/leaves. Turn the blower/vac on, then using a sweeping motion the debris/leaves will be sucked up the tube, mulched by the vacuum fan and deposited into the collection bag (figure 15).

As the bag fills the power of the suction will decrease, turn the blower/vac off and unplug from power supply.

When using the rake attachment, push down on the unit to bend the rake tines as shown in figure 16. This will aid the raking action and lower the vacuum tube to allow the debris/leaves to be sucked into the tube.

Empty the shoulder collection bag by sliding the retaining bar off the bottom of the bag as shown in figure 17.

CAUTION: NEVER REMOVE THE COLLECTION BAG WITHOUT FIRST TURNING OFF AND UNPLUGGING THE VACUUM.

NOTE: If the suction decreases and the bag is not full, the vacuum tube is probably clogged with debris. Turn off and unplug the blower/vac and clear the tube before continuing.

To reattach the retaining bar, close the bottom of the shoulder bag by folding the bi-folds flat as shown in figure 18. Slide the retaining bar over the closed bag.

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG TOOL! (Unplug extension cord at power source.)

Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Clean out any clippings which may have accumulated in the Blower/Vac. When used properly with dry leaves the fan chamber of your Blower/Vac should remain clean. If damp earth and debris are ingested some of the particles may build up on the inside of the fan chamber. If this happens the performance of the unit will decrease. This area can be cleaned out using a wooden stick as shown in figure 19 after disconnecting from the power source. Your Blower/Vac should be stored in a dry place.

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT POUR OR SPRAY WATER ON THE TOOL IN AN ATTEMPT TO CLEAN.

Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can cause rapid corrosion of the metal parts.

Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.