Craftsman 136.748270 Electric Blower 225mph 375cfm Owners Manual, 2010

Operator’s Manual ELECTRIC BLOWER/VAC 225 mph Blower/375 cfm Vac Model No. 136.748270 G006299 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. · English · Español Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffmann Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 2007 3358-491 Rev C Printed in the USA. ENGLISH CONTENTS Warranty . 2 Safety 2 Setup . 3 Operation 5 Service . 7 Storage 8 Troubleshooting . 8 Replaceable Parts List . 9 WARRANTY Two Year Full Warranty on Craftsman Electric Blower/Vac When used and maintained according to the operator’s manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement.

This warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase if this product is used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE WARNING–To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, follow these safety instructions. To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the appliance, it is essential that you or any other operator of the appliance read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the appliance. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol which means CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER-personal safety instruction. Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury, risk of fire, or electrical shock. · · Do not leave the appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. WARNING-To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the appliance on wet surfaces. Do not expose it to rain. Store it indoors. Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy. Do not use near children. Do not let children use the appliance. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. · · 2 · Dress properly. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Be aware of the position of the blower and the air inlets during operation. Loose clothing, jewelry and hair can be drawn into the inlets (refer to the following figure) and may result in personal injury. Always wear substantial footwear, long pants, and eye protection. · · Caution–Moving Parts–do not operate the appliance without the air inlet guard in place. Refer to Setup for proper assembly instructions. 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 service dealer. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, 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 handle plug or appliance with wet hands. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not use to vacuum up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present. This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances. Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. Do not use without vac bag or proper attachments in place. This appliance is for household use only. · SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SETUP Assembling the Blower Install the blower tube and then the inlet cover onto the blower housing. Important: You must install the blower tube before installing the inlet cover because the inlet cover hooks onto the blower tube. The blower will not run unless the inlet cover is locked in place. 1 2 G006278 1. Blower tube 2. Inlet cover 3 Converting from Blower to Vacuum WARNING: The motor impeller rotates for a few seconds after you turn off the blower and can cut or injure fingers. Do not remove the bottom inlet cover when the motor is running or when the unit is plugged into a power outlet. 1. Remove the inlet cover and the blower tube from the blower housing. Important: The vacuum will not run unless the vacuum tube assembly is locked in place. 4. Install the vacuum bag. 5. Adjust the strap as needed for comfortable operation. 2. Line up the arrows on the upper and lower vacuum tubes and connect them together, forming the vacuum tube assembly WARNING: If you run the vacuum without the lower tube, you or bystanders could get caught in the impeller blades and be injured. Never run the blower without the complete vacuum tube assembly and do not separate the upper and lower tubes once assembled. 3. Install the vacuum tube assembly onto the blower housing. 4 Converting from Vacuum to Blower 1. Remove the vacuum bag and the vacuum tube assembly from the blower housing.

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