Craftsman 486.240362 User Manual

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11. Hook the elastic straps on the bag fl aps under the bag 
rod clips on the lower handle tubes as shown in fi gure 
9.
FIGURE 9
OPERATION
Take care when operating your sweeper. Operating your sweeper according to these instructions will help prevent damage 
and prolong the life of your sweeper.
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operating 
height, loosen the hand knob and slide the height 
adjustment tube down to raise or up to lower the brushes. 
Best adjustment is when brushes are set 1/2" down 
into the grass. Always mow grass to even height before 
sweeping. See fi gure 10.
FIGURE 10
CAUTION: EYE PROTECTION SHOULD 
BE WORN WHILE OPERATING SWEEPER
DUMPING OF SWEEPER
To dump sweeper hopper bag, simply tip the sweeper 
forward or lift off the complete hopper bag frame.
Always dump hopper after each use. Damp or wet grass 
and leaves will cause damage to hopper if stored for long 
periods of time.
CAUTION: DO NOT DUMP THE SWEEPER 
TOO CLOSE TO A FIRE AS THE BRUSHES 
AND BAG CAN BE DESTROYED BY 
EXCESSIVE HEAT OR FLAME.
STORAGE
The entire unit may be hung on a wall or the hopper bag 
frame can be removed for storage.