Craftsman 138.74898 Operator's Manual

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UNPACKINGThis product requires assemblyI Carefully remove the product and any accessories fromthe box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing listare included.WARNING: This new product has been shippedin a partially assembled condition as describedbelow. Carefully check the packing list belowto ensure all items are included in the package;the packing list describes all loose items thatare not assembled to the product as shipped.Do not operate the product if any packing listitems are already assembled to your productwhen you unpack it. Call the customer servicenumber below for assistance. Operation of aproduct that may have been improperly preas osembled could result in serious personal injury.m Inspect the product carefully to make sure nobreakage or damage occurred during shipping.m Do not discard the packing material until you have care -fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.m If any parts are damaged or missing, please call!-888-266-7096 for assistance.PACKING LISTElectric blowerBlower tubeMulcher tubesBagOperator's Manual,& WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, donot operate this product until the parts are replaced.Failure to heed this warning could result in seriouspersonal injury.WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this productor create accessories not recommended for use withthis product. Any such alteration or modification ismisuse and could result in a hazardous conditionleading to possible serious personal injury.A WARNING: Do not connect to power supply untilassembly is complete. Failure to comply could resultin accidental starting and possible serious personalinjury.ASSEMBLE AS A MULCHERSee Figure 3, page i.Inserting the mulcher tube converts the unit from the blowingto the vacuuming function.!. Remove blower tube if assembled to unit.2. Slide the front and rear mulcher tubes together until thelock button engages. (See Fig 3)3. Pull the lock button forward to disengage the gate. Holdthe gate open. (See Fig 3.1)4. Insert the "wedged" end clip of the mulcher tube intothe rear clip. (See Fig 3.2). Push the "hooked" end clip ofthe mulcher tube into the front clip. (See Fig 3.3). Pressthe lock button back to engage the mulcher tube. (See Fig3.4)5. To remove tubes, reverse the actions of the previous3 steps.6. Insert the bag adaptor into the blower outlet. Lock thebag adaptor with the lock button. To remove the bag,simply press lock button and remove bag. (see Fig.5).NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the blower tube ormulcher tubes to clear a blocked tube or impeller.A WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury,make sure the switch is in the OFF position, it isunplugged, and the impellers have stopped beforeattaching or removing tubes.ASSEMBLE AS A BLOWERSee Figure 4, page ii.!. Remove mulcher tube if assembled to unit.2. Slide blower tube forward until the notched areas onthe blower housing click into the slots on the tube.3. Insert the concentrator nozzle onto the regular nozzleto lock. (Concentrator nozzle is used to increase air flowin tight areas: flower beds. under decks, etc.).NOTE: Blower will not run until gate is closed and locked.INSTALLING BAG WITH SHOULDER HAR=NESSSee Figure 5, page i.While standing in the operating position adjust the lengthto fit the operator's size. Pull the tab to lengthen, pull thestrap to shorten.9 - English