Craftsman 358.794200 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

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20cc/1.2 cu.in. 2-Cycle
150 MPH/305 CFM

GASOLINE BLOWER

Model No.

358.794200

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WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product:

Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.

1-800-235-5878 _Hoo,slisted are Central Time)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

530086310 3/14/01

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 9
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 10
Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 10
Operation 5 Parts List 12

Maintenance 7 Spanish 15
Service & Adjustments 8 Parts Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS BLOWER

For one (1) year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Blower is
maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance
instructions in the Operator's Manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect

in material or workmanship.
This warranty excludes the blower tube, spark plug, and air cleaner, which are

expendable parts and become worn during normal use.

If this Blower is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for only 90
days from the date of purchase. If this Blower is used for rental purposes, this

warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty ap-
plies only while this product is in use in the United States.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE BLOWER TO THE NEAREST
SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

41_ WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can re-

sult in serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

• Read your Operator's Manual care-

fully until you completely understand
and can follow all warnings and
safety rules before operating the unit.

• Restrict unit to users who under-

stand and will follow all warnings and
safety rules in this manual.

_i_ WARNING: Inspect the area be-
fore starting the unit. Remove all de-

bris and hard objects such as rocks,
glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be
thrown, or otherwise cause injury or

damage during operation.

Use your unit as a blower for:

• Sweeping debris or grass clippings

from driveways, sidewalks, patios,
etc.

• Blowing grass clippings, straw, or

leaves into piles, around joints, or
between bricks.

PLAN AHEAD

• Always wear eye protection when
operating, servicing, or performing

maintenance on unit. Wearing eye

protection will help to prevent rocks
or debris from being blown or rico-
cheting into eyes and face which can

result in blindness and/or serious in-
jury. Eye protection should be mar-

ked Z87.

• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.

• Always wear respirator or face mask
when working with unit in dusty envi-

ronments.

• Secure hair above shoulder length.

Secure or remove jewelry, loose

clothing, or clothing with loosely

hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.

They can be caught in moving parts.

• Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the

influence of alcohol, drugs, or medi-

cation.

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• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals away from work area a mini-

mum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating unit. Do not

point blower nozzle in the direction of
people or pets.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT

IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;
store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated

place; use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes.

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit.

• Make sure the unit is properly as-
sembled and in good operating con-

dition.

• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running.

• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel
spills before starting engine.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site be-
fore starting engine.

• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
_WARNING: Inspect unit before

each use for worn, loose, missing, or
damaged parts. Do not use until unit is

in proper working order.

• Keep outside surfaces free from oil
and fuel.

• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room, building or other un-
ventilated area. Breathing exhaust

fumes can kill.

• To avoid static electricity shock, do
not wear rubber gloves or any other
insulated gloves while operating unit.

• Do not set unit on any surface ex-
cept a clean, hard area while engine
is running. Debris such as gravel,
sand, dust, grass, etc. could be
picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through discharge open-
ing, damaging unit, property, or caus-
ing serious injury to bystanders or
operator.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or

where explosive vapors or carbon

monoxide build up could be present.

• Do not overreach or use from unsta-
ble surfaces such as ladders, trees,

steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm
footing and balance at all times.

• Never place objects inside the
blower tube; always direct the blow-
ing debris away from people, ani-
mals, glass, and solid objects such

as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The
force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or

sticks to be thrown or to ricochet
which can hurt people or animals,

break glass, or cause other damage.

• Never run unit without the proper

equipment attached. When using
your unit, always install blower tube.

• Check air intake opening, and blower

tube frequently, always with engine
stopped and spark plug discon-

nected. Keep vents and discharge

tube free from debris which can ac-
cumulate and restrict proper air flow.

• Never place any object in the air in-

take opening as this could restrict

proper air flow and cause damage to

the unit.

• Never use for spreading chemicals,

fertilizers, or other substances which

may contain toxic materials.

• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces,
barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

• To reduce the risk of hearing loss

associated with sound level(s), hear-

ing protection is required.

• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described

in the Operator's Manual performed
by your Sears Service Center.

• Disconnect spark plug before per-

forming maintenance except for car-

buretor adjustments.

• Use only recommended CraftsmanZ
replacement parts; use of any other

parts may void your warranty and

cause damage to your unit.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing

the unit. Use up fuel left in carburetor

by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.

• Do not use any accessory or attach-
ment other than those recommended

by the manufacturer for use with your
unit.

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• Do not store the unit or fuel in a
closed area where fuel vapors can

reach sparks or an open flame from
hot water heaters, electric motors or

switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store in a dry area out of reach of
children.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gaso-

line powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or abnor-

mal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood ves-

sel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss

of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool

and seek medical attention. An anti
vibration system does not guarantee

the avoidance of these problems. Us-
ers who operate power tools on a con-

tinual and regular basis must monitor

closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is
equipped with a temperature limiting

muffler and spark arresting screen

which meets the requirements of Cali-
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.

forest land and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington require by

law that many internal combustion en-
gines be equipped with a spark arrest-
ing screen. If you operate in a locale

where such regulations exist, you are

legally responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts.

Failure to do so is a violation of the
law. For normal homeowner use, the
muffler and spark arresting screen will

not require any service. After 50 hours
of use, we recomend that your muffler

be serviced or replaced by your Sears
Service Center.

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list.
Model 358.794200

• Blower

• Blower tube

• Container of oil

NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to

rattle in the empty fuel tank.

ASSEMBLY

_.WARNING: If received as-
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure

your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure. Follow all safety

information in the manuals and on the
unit.

• No tools are required for assembly.

BLOWER TUBE

• Push the blower tube into the blow-
er outlet until it snaps into place.

Blower Outlet

Blower Tube '_

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