Craftsman 358794733 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 200 MPH/430 CFM GASOLINE POWERED

BLOWERNAC

Model No.

358.794733

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espa_ol, p. 21

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 (Hours listed are Central Time)

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

115254626 Rev. 3 2/2/10 BRW

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 14 Identification of Safety Symbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 15 Safety Rules 4 Emissions Statement 16 Assembly 6 Parts List 18

Operation 9 Spanish 21 Maintenance 12 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two

years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Service

Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

This warranty applies for only 90 days ifthis product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will

NOT pay for:

• Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as the vacuum bag, filter or spark plug.

• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according to all supplied instructions.

• Preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture, contaminated or stale fuel.

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

A _

dI_WARNINGi: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or

improper use can cause serious injury.

Read your operator's manual carefully until you completely un- derstand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before

operating the unit. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save operator's manual.

The blower can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or

injured. Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses marked Z87. Always wear

heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots and gloves.

Hazardzoneforthrownobjects.Keepchildren, bystanders,andanimalsawayfromworkareaa

minimumof30feet(10meters)whenstartingor

operatingunit.Donotpointblowernozzleinthe directionofpeopleorpets.

Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing,

or clothing with loosing hanging

O secureha'rab°vesh°u'der'ength.

before cleaning or servicing.

I _ O _ Always stop u]nit and disconnect spark plug

_, WARNING: Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door. The

engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the

back of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with

your other hand.

When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to

pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits

of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass,

etc., to avoid severe damage to the impeller.

straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can

be caught in moving parts.

1c_rusWeAthReNulNtGn:eFirre hazmardorNpVa_l_sm(iiX'cP°_rng rsst° rktngt Sopline

flames, or work that can cause sparks).

_, WARNING: The muffler is very hot during and after use.

Do not touch the muffler, muffler guard, or surrounding surfaces,

or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.

_WARNING:Failuretofollowall

SafetyRulesandPrecautionscanre-

sultinseriousinjury.

KNOWYOURUNIT

•Readyouroperator'smanualcare- fullyuntilyoucompletelyunderstand

andcanfollowallwarningsand safetyrulesbeforeoperatingtheunit.

• Restrictunittouserswhounder- standandwillfollowallwarningsand

safetyrulesinthismanual.

_,WARNING:Inspectareabefore startingunit.Removealldebrisand

hardobjectssuchasrocks,glass,

wire,etc.thatcanricochet,bethrown, orotherwisecauseinjuryordamage duringoperation.

Useyourunitasablowerfor:

• Sweepingdebrisorgrassclippings fromdriveways,sidewalks,patios,etc.

• Blowinggrassclippings,straw,or leavesintopiles,aroundjoints,orbe-

tweenbricks.

Useyourunitasavacuumfor:

• Pickingupdrymaterialsuchas leaves,grass,smalltwigs,andbitsof

paper.

• Forbestresultsduringvacuumuse, operateyourunitathighspeed.

• Moveslowlybackandforthoverthe materialasyouvacuum.Avoidforc- ingtheunitintoapileofdebrisas

thiscanclogtheunit.

• Keepthevacuumtubeaboutaninch abovethegroundforbestresults.

PLANAHEAD

• Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenop- erating,servicing,orperformingmain-

tenanceonunit.Wearingeyeprotec- tionwillhelptopreventrocksordebris

frombeingblownorricochetinginto eyesandfacewhichcanresultin blindnessand/orseriousinjury.Eye

protectionshouldbemarkedZ87.

• Alwayswearfootprotection.Donot gobarefootorwearsandals.

• Alwayswearrespiratororfacemask whenworkingwithunitindustyenvi-

ronments.

• Securehairaboveshoulderlength. Secureorremovejewelry,loose

clothing,orclothingwithloosely hangingstraps,ties,tassels,etc.

Theycanbecaughtinmovingparts.

• Donotoperateunitwhenyouare tired,ill,upset,orifyouareunderthe

influenceofalcohol,drugs,ormedi-

cation.

• Keepchildren,bystanders,andani-

malsawayfromworkareaamini- mumof30feet(10meters)when

startingoroperatingunit.Donot

pointblowernozzleinthedirectionof peopleorpets.

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

_ILWARNING: Stop the engine be- fore opening the vacuum inlet door. The

engine must be stopped and the impel- ler blades no longer turning to avoid se-

rious injury from the rotating blades.

• 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.

• Donotsetunitonanysurfaceexcept aclean,hardareawhileengineisrun- ning.Debrissuchasgravel,sand, dust,grass,etc.couldbepickedupby theairintakeandthrownoutthrough dischargeopening,damagingunit, property,orcausingseriousinjuryto bystandersoroperator.

• Avoiddangerousenvironments.Do notuseinunventilatedareasor

whereexplosivevaporsorcarbon monoxidebuildupcouldbepresent.

• Donotoverreachorusefromunsta- blesurfacessuchasladders,trees,

steepslopes,rooftops,etc.Keepfirm footingandbalanceatalltimes.

• Neverplaceobjectsinsidethe blowertubes;alwaysdirecttheblow- ingdebrisawayfrompeople,ani-

mals,glass,andsolidobjectssuch astrees,automobiles,walls,etc.The forceofaircancauserocks,dirt,or

stickstobethrownortoricochet whichcanhurtpeopleoranimals,

breakglass,orcauseotherdamage.

• Neverrununitwithouttheproper equipmentattached.Whenusing

yourunitasablower,alwaysinstall blowertubes.Whenusingtheop- tionalvacuumkit,alwaysinstallvac- uumtubesandvacuumbagassem- bly.Makesurevacuumbagassem- blyiscompletelyzipped.

• Checkairintakeopening,blower tubes,andvacuumtubesfrequently, alwayswithenginestoppedand sparkplugdisconnected.Keepvents anddischargetubesfreeofdebris

whichcanaccumulateandrestrict properairflow.

• Neverplaceanyobjectinairintake openingasthiscouldrestrictproperair flowandcausedamagetotheunit.

• Neveruseforspreadingchemicals, fertilizers,orothersubstanceswhich maycontaintoxicmaterials.

• Toavoidspreadingfire,donotuse nearleaforbrushfires,fireplaces, barbecuepits,ashtrays,etc.

• Useonlyforjobsexplainedinthis manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

WARNING: Disconnect spark

plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.

• Have all maintenance other than the recommended procedures described

in the operator's manual performed by a Sears Service Center.

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

parts may void your warranty and

cause damage to your unit.

• Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use up fuel left in carburetor by

starting engine and letting it run until

it stops.

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

by manufacturer for use with your unit.

• 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.

SAFETY 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 antivibration system does not guaran-

tee the avoidance of these problems.

Users who operate power tools on a

continual and regular basis must moni- tor 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. Fail-

ure to do so is a violation of the law.

Refer to the MAINTENANCE section for

information on maintenance of the

muffler and spark arresting screen.

CARTONCONTENTS Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-

lowinglist.

Model 358,794733

• Blower

• Upper blower tube

• Lower blower tube

• High velocity nozzle

• Elbow tube

• Vacuum bag

• Upper vacuum tube

• Lower vacuum tube

• 2-Cycle engine oil NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to

rattle in the empty fuel tank.

ASSEMBLY

_;IkWARNING: Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped

turning before opening the vacuum in-

let door or attempting to insert or re- move the vacuum tubes. The rotating

blades can cause serious injury.

,_ WARNING: If you receive your

unit assembled, repeat all steps to en- sure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

• A standard screwdriver is required

for assembly. BLOWER ASSEMBLY BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY

If you have already assembled your unit for use as a vacuum, remove the

vacuum tubes and collection bag.

1. Align the rib on the upper blower

tube with the groove in the blower

outlet; slide the tube into place.

NOTE: Knob must be loose enough to

allow blower tube to be inserted in blow-

er outlet. Loosen knob by turning coun-

terclockwise.

._f _i Blower Outlet

,:_G roove Rib

2. Secure the tube by turning the

knob clockwise.

3. Align the slots on the lower blower tube with the tabs on the upper

blower tube.

Upper Blower

Tube

Lower Blower Tube

Tab

Slot

4. Slide the lower blower tube onto the upper blower tube.

5. Turn the lower blower tube clock- wise until a click is felt to secure

the lower blower tube to the upper blower tube.

NOTE: When the upper and lower blower tubes are assembled together properly, the arrows on both tubes will

be aligned.

6. To remove the tubes, turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the

tubes; remove the tubes.

HIGH-SPEED NOZZLE ASSEMBLY When greater air speed is desired, use the high-speed nozzle.

1. Align the slots on the nozzle with the tabs on the lower blower tube.

Lower Blower Tab

Tube Slot

2. Slide the nozzle onto the lower blower tube.

3. Turn the nozzle clockwise until a click is felt to secure the nozzle to

the lower blower tube.

VACUUM ASSEMBLY

VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY

1. Open the zipper on the vacuum bag and insert the elbow tube.

2. Push the small end ofthe elbow tube through the small opening in

the bag.

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High-Speed Nozzle

Rib

Zipper Opening ".,.

Small Open+ng

NOTE: Make sure edge of the small

opening is flush against the flared area of the elbow tube, and the rib on the

elbow tube is on the bottom.

3. Close the zipper on the bag. Make sure the zipper is closed completely.

4. Remove blower tubes from engine.

on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand.

Hold the vacuum inlet cover open until upper vacuum tube is

installed.

Vacuum

Inlet

Cover

Vacuum Inlet

4. Align the tabs on the inside of the vacuum inlet with the slots in the

upper vacuum tube.

5. Insert the elbow tube into the blow- er outlet. Make sure elbow tube rib

is aligned with the blower outlet groove.

6. Turn knob clockwise to secure el- bow tube.

VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY

_kWARNING: Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped

turning before opening the vacuum inlet door or attempting to insert or remove

the vacuum or blower tubes. The rotat-

ing blades can cause serious injury.

1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into

the latch area of the vacuum inlet.

Latch Area

Vacuum Inlet Cover

Gently tilt the handle of the screw- driver toward the front of the unit to

release the latch while pulling up

Push the upper vacuum tube into the vacuum inlet. Turn the tube

counterclockwise until a click is felt to secure the tube to the blower unit.

6. Align slanted end of lower vacuum tube as shown. Firmly push lower

vacuum tube into upper vacuum tube.

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slanted end of

lowervacuum tube -- _L,--

HOWTOCONVERTUNIT FROM

VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE

1. Remove the elbow tube and vacu- um bag by turning the knob coun-

terclockwise to loosen the elbow tube.

2. Remove the vacuum tubes by turn- ing the tubes clockwise.

3. Close the vacuum inlet cover and make sure it is latched closed.

4. Reinstall the blower tubes (see BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY).

VACUUM BAG SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT

1. Hold the unit as shown with the muf- fler side facing away fTom your body

and clothes.

2. Pass the shoulder strap over your head and onto your right shoulder.

3. Extend your left arm toward the rear of the vacuum bag.

4. Adjust shoulder strap until the vac- uum bag/shoulder strap seam lies

between your thumb and index fin- ger.

5. Make sure air flows freely from the elbow tube into bag. If bag is

kinked, the unit will not operate properly.

SHOULDER STRAP ATTACHMENT (optional accessory #71-85783)

1. Pass the shoulder strap over your head and onto your left shoulder.

2. Snap the hook onto the retainer (see following illustration).

BLOWER USE VACUUM USE

Retainer Retainer

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KNOW YOUR BLOWER READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location

of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Upper Vacuum Tube Elbow Tube

Lower Vacuum Tube (/_

Throttle Switch Trigger i Spark

STO P

Starter //_-_J_1_ Plug upper B!°wer Tube

Rope .......

--_.-__"'\_ Oh, ke Lever Primer f__ , ,, Bulb _.f_ vacuum Hane e

STOP SWITCH The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To stop the engine, push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP posi- tion until the engine stops.

THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER is used to se-

lect the desired engine speed.

PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB removes air from the

carburetor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This allows you to start the en-

OPERATING TIPS

• While vacuuming or blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler side fac-

ing away from your body and clothes (see OPERATING POSITION below).

• To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hear- ing protection is required.

• To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or removing

attachments. Do not operate without guard(s) in place.

• Operate power equipment only at rea- sonable hours-not early in the morn-

ing or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. Usual recommen-

gine with fewer pulls on the starter rope.

Activate primer bulb by pressing it and

allowing it to return to its original posi-

tion.

CHOKE LEVER

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the

engine to aid in cold starting. Activate

the choke by moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. After engine

attempts to start, move the choke lever

to the HALF CHOKE position. Once en-

gine starts, move choke lever to the RUN position.

dations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,

Monday though Saturday.

• To reduce noise levels, limit the num- ber of pieces of equipment used at

any one time.

• To reduce noise levels, operate pow- er blowers at the lowest possible

throttle speed to do the job.

• Use rakes and brooms to loosen

debris before blowing.

• In dusty conditions, slightly dampen

surfaces or use a mister attachment when water is available.

• Conserve water by using power blow- ers instead of hoses for many lawn

and garden applications, including areas such as gutters, screens, patios,

grills, porches, and gardens.

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Lower Blower Tube

• Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars.

Blow debris away safely.

• Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to

the ground.

• After using blowers and other equip- ment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris

in trash receptacles.

OPERATING POSITION

Blower Vacuum

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

_IkWARNING: Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules

before you begin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not

attempt to fuel your unit. Call

1-800-235-5878. FUELING ENGINE

_ILWARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. This engine is certified to operate on un-

leaded gasoline. Before operation, gaso-

line must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand syn-

thetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mix-

ing 3.2 fluid ounces of oil with 1 gallon of

unleaded gasoline. Included with this

blower is a 3.2 ounce container of oil.

Pour the entire contents of this container

into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the

proper fuel mixture. DO NOT USEauto-

motive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on con- tainer. Once oil is added to gasoline,

shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always

read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in your unit. This will cause permanent

engine damage and void the limited warranty.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

This engine requires the use of

minimum 87 octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

IMPORTANT Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major engine performance

and durability problems.

WARNING: Alternative fuels (not

gasoline) such as E-15 (15% alcohol), E-20 (20% alcohol), E-85 (85% alcohol)

are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2-stroke gaso- line engines. Use of alternative fuels will

cause problems such as: improper clutch engagements, overheating, vapor

lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. Al-

ternative fuels cause high moisture ab-

sorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading

to oil and fuel separation.

HOW TO STOP YOUR ENGINE ° Release the throttle trigger.

• Push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine

stops.

HOW TO START YOUR ENGINE

_IL WARNING: You MUST make sure the tubes are secure before using the

unit. ° Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3

meters) away from the fueling site.

° Hold the unit in the starting position

as shown. Make sure the blower end

is directed away from people, ani- mals, glass, and solid objects.

STARTING POSITION

Blower /

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WARNING: When starting engine,

hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard

area when starting engine or while en- gine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked

up by the air intake and thrown out

through the discharge opening, damag-

ing the unit or property, or causing seri-

ous injury to bystanders or the operator.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or

warm engine after running out of fuel)

1. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

3. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.

Starter Handle

Choke Lever

Primer _ Bulb

This unit has the Sim--pulTMstarting

system. You do not have to pull the starter rope handle sharply or briskly.

Pull starter rope handle with a con-

trolled and steady motion until en-

gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6

times.

As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to

HALF CHOKE position.

Pull starter rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE: If

the engine doesn't start after 6

pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL

CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and

hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move

the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE

position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs, but no more

than 6 pulls. If the engine still

doesn't start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED

ENGINE.

7. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 seconds, then move the

choke lever to the RUN position. Al- low the unit to run for 30 more se-

conds at RUN before releasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine dies

with the choke lever in the RUN position, move the choke lever to

the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no

more than 6 pulls.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

2. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.

3. Pull starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

4. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to RUN.

NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by plac-

ing the choke lever in the RUN position;

then, pull the rope to clear the engine of

excess fuel. This could require pulling

the starter handle many times depend-

ing on how badly the unit is flooded. If

the unit still doesn't start, refer to

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-235-5878.

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