Craftsman 136.748270 User manual

Operator's Manual
_CRRFTSMRN
ELECTRIC LOWER/VAC
225 mph Blower/375 cfm Vac
Model No. 136.748270
G006299
,A CAUTION: Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions,
•English
° EspaSol
Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffmann Estates, IL 60179 USA.
© 2007
3358-491 Rev C Printed in the USA.
All Rights Reserved

Warranty .............................................................2 Service ........................................................... 7
Safety ........................................................ 2 Storage .......................................................... 8
Setup .....................................................................3 Troubleshooting ............................................8
Operation ...................................................... 5 ReptaceableParts List .................................9
Two Year Full Warranty on Craftsman Electric BlowerNac
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 onty 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
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
When using an electdcaI appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE
WAR NING- oreducether,skoffire,electricshock,or injury,followthese
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
A_,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

Dressproperly.Keephair,loose
clothing,fingers,andallpartsofthe
bodyawayfromopeningsandmoving
parts.Beawareofthepositionof
theblowerand 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 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-lnsulated
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
Do not pult or carry by cord, usecordas SAVE THESE
a handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners,,
Keep cord away from heated surfaces,, INSTRUCTIONS
Assembling the Blower
Install the blower tube and then the inlet cover onto the blower housing
Important: You must install the b!ower 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.
I Blower tube 2. Inlet cover

Converting from Blower to Vacuum
A 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 apower outlet.
1. Remove the inlet cover and the blower
tube from the blower housing,
2Line up the arrows on the upper and
lower vacuum tubes and connect them
together, forming the vacuum tube
assembly
3,.
A 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,.
Install the vacuum tube assembly onto
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,,

Converting from Vacuum to Blower 2
1.. Remove the vacuum bag and the
vacuum tube assembly from the blower
housing°
Install the blower tube and then the
inlet cover onto the blower housing.
Important: The blower will not run
unless the bottom inlet cover is locked
in place.
Important: This blower is intended for
outdoor, residential use only Do not use
it indoors or for commercial or industrial
purposes..
Connecting to a Power Source
To reduce the dsk of electric shock, this
appliance has apolarized plug (Le, one
blade is wider than the other). Use only
apolarized, UL listed extension cord
recommended for outdoor use.. A polarized
plug wilt fit in a polarized cord only one
way. if the plug does not fit fully in the
cord, reverse the cord If it still does not fit,
purchase a polarized extension cor& If you
have a polarized extension cord and the
extension cord phJg does not fit fuily intothe
wall receptacle, reverse the plug. if it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet Do not change
the appliance or extension cord plug in any
way..
Use only an extension cord recommended
for outdoor use.
_, WARNING: If you do not fully seat
the extension cord on the inlet plug, or
if the plug and cord do not fit firmly, the
loose plug could lead to overheating
and cause a fire, possibly burning you
or others.
Ensure that you fully seat the cord on
the plug.
Check the connection regularly to
ensure that the cord is firmly attached.
Do not use aworn-out or loose
extension cord.

ExtensionCord Minimum Wire
Length Gage (AoWoG.)
100 ft 14
!50 ft I2
Note: Do not use an extension cord over
150 feet.
Important: Check the extension cord
frequently during use for holes in the
insulation. Do not use a damaged cord. Do
not run the cord through standing water or
wet grass..
Connect the extension cord to the blower
as shown.
I 2
Sta_inglStopping/A_ustingthe Air
Speed
Rotatethe knobtoturn on, off, ora_ustair
speed..
o _ C3I!
I
C3 =--_ 2
t. High 2. LOW
speed speed 3. Off
Using the Concentrator Nozzle
Accessory
lnstall the concentrator nozzle into the
blower tube to help reach into narrow
spaces or to remove matted debris from
hard surfaces.
Remove the concentrator nozzle when
finished
Using the Blower
The blower is intended for residential use
only, Use the blower outdoors to move
debris as needed
AWARNING: The blower can throw
debris, possibly causing serious
personal injury to the operator or
bystanders.
"Do not blow hard objects such as nails,
bolts, or rocks..
Do not operate the blower near
bystanders or pets
Use extra care when cleaning debris
from stairs or other tight areas
Wear safety goggles or other suitable
eye protection, long pants, and shoes..
Using the Vacuum
_, WARNING: The vacuum can throw
debris, possibly causing serious
personal injury to the operator or
bystanders.
= Do not operate the vacuum without the
bag installed or with the bag zipper
open..
• Do not vacuum sharp, pointed, or hard
objects that could be thrown through

thefabricofthebag,suchaswires,
staples,nails,orrocks
Important:Vacuumonlyleavesandsoft
items.Harditemssuchassticks,rocks,
acorns,andpineconeswilldamagethe
impeller
Important:Donotforcethevacuumtube
intoapileofdebrisorholdthetubeupright
whileforcefeedingdebrisintothetube.
Eitheractionmaycloganddamagethe
impellerIfthevacuumstartstovibrateor
makeabnormalnoise,stopit,unplugthe
cord,andcheckforthecause,
EmptyingtheBag
1. Turn off and unplug the vacuum from
the power source..
2. Unzip and empty any debris from the
bag.
• _ _._ _,
Do not store debris in the bag., To clean
the bag, turn it inside out and shake out
any excess debris, Once a year, hand
wash the bag in soapy water and allow
it to air dry
_t, DANGER: Normal usage of the
bag causes it to wear and deteriorate
over time, A worn or deteriorated
bag allows small objects to be
thrown through the bag, possibly
injuring the operator or bystanders°
Check the bag frequently. If it is
worn or deteriorated, replace it with
a genuine Craftsman vacuum bag;
refer to the Replaceable Parts List.
Double*insulated Appliances
tn a double-insulated appliance, two
systems of insulation are provided instead
of grounding. No grounding means is
provided on a double-insulated appliance,
nor should a means for grounding be
added to the appliance Servicing a
double-insulated appliance requires
extreme care and knowledge of the
system, and should be done only by the
qualified service personnel at your Sears
Service Center (refer to the back cover).
Replacement parts for a double-insulated
appliance must be identical to the parts they
replace. A double-insulated appliance is
marked with the words "Double Insulation"
or "Double Insulated.." The symbol (square
within a square) [] may also be marked on
the appliance.
Removing Clogged Debris from the
Impeller
I., Turn off and unplug the vacuum from
the power source and wait for all
moving parts to stop.,
7

2 Remove the vacuum tube assembly., 3 Remove the debris from impeller
Mades..
4 Check the impeller for any signs of
damager If it is damaged, contact your
Sear Service Center (refer to the back
cover).
5_ Install the vacuum tube or, if you want
to switch to blower mode, the bottom
inlet cover, Refer to Converting from
Blower to Vacuum or Converting from
Vacuum to Blower for more information.
Store the blowedvacuum and extension cord indoors, in a cool dry location, out of reach
of children and animals..
Problem
Appliance does not
operate.,
Appliance vibrates
Possible Cause
t Switch is in the Off
position..
2 The inlet cover or vac
tube is not locked in
place..
3. The power cord is
disconnected,
abnormally, makes an
abnormal noise, or the
impeller does not turn
freely
4.. Mechanical failure
1. Debris is caught in the
impeller
2, Mechanical failure
Corrective Action
Turn the switch to On,1,,
2., Ensure that the bottom
inlet cover or vacuum
tube is locked in place,
3, Ensure that the
extension cord is fully
connected to the blower
and the power supply,
4, Contact Sears Service
(see back cover),
Turn off the appliance,
disconnect the power
supply and, remove the
debris from the impeller
(refer to Removing
Clogged Debris from
the Impeller)
2 Contact Sears Service
(see back cover),.

Part Number
114-9151
t00-9066
I14-9154 Lower vacuum tube
107-9989
114-9155
100-9069
100-9068
t00-9075
Part Description Part illustration
Blower tube
Upper vacuum tube %
Inlet cover
Vacuum bag
Concentrator nozzle
Motor impeller
Motor impeller nut
½
93-0585 Motor impeller washer
Note: Parts illustrations are not to scale,

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