Craftsman 358.794772 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
215 MPH/470 CFM

GASOLINE POWERED
BLOWER/VAC

Model No.

358.794772

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Español, p. 20

WARNING:

Read and follow ail Safety Rules and Operating

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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 -800-235^878 (Hours lisied are Central Time)

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

545167641 Rev. 4 4/16/08 BRW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 13
Identification of Safety Symbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 14
Safety Rules 3 Emissions Statement 15
Assembly 5 Parts List 17
Operation 8 Spanish 20
Maintenance 11 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

WARRANTY STATEMENT

TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® GAS BLOWER

When used and maintained according to the operator’s manual, if this product fails

due to a defect in material or workmanship within two (2) years from the date of pur
chase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet
in the United States for free repair (or replacement If repair proves Impossible).

This warranty excludes spark plug and air cleaner, which are expendable parts that

can wear out from normal use in less than two years.

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

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

AwARNiNG: 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.

Hazard zone for thrown objects. Keep children,
bystanders, and animals away from work area a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or
operating unit. Do not point blower nozzle in the
direction of people or pets.

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

Secure hair above shoulder length.
Do not wear jewelry, loose olothing,
or clothing with loosing hanging
straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can
be caught In moving parts.

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug
before cleaning or servicing.

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 iatch 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.

A WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline

or use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause sparks).

A 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.

SAFETY RULES

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WARNING; Failure to follow ail

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.

A WARNING: Inspect area before

starting unit. Remove all debris 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 bbwer for:

• Sweeping debris or grass clippings
from driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.

• Blowing grass clippings, straw, or
leaves into piles, around joints, or be
tween bricks.

Use your unit as a vacuum for;

• Picking up dry material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of
paper.

• For best results during vacuum use,
operate your unit at high speed.

• Move slowly back and forth over the
material as you vacuum. Avoid forc
ing the unit into a pile of debris as
this can clog the unit,

• Keep the vacuum tube about an inch
above the ground for best results.

PLAN AHEAD

• Always wear eye protection when op
erating, servicing, or performing main
tenance on unit. Wearing eye protec
tion will help to prevent rocks or debris
from being blown or ricocheting into
eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye
protection should be marked 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.

• 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 ali 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: 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 ffie 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 un­ventllated 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 except
a clean, hard area while engine is run
ning. Debris such as gravel, sand,
dust, grass, etc, could be picked up by
the air intake and thrown out through
discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing 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 tubes; 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 as a blower, always install

blower tubes. When using the op
tional vacuum kit, always install vac
uum tubes and vacuum bag assem
bly. Make sure vacuum bag assem
bly is completely zipped,

• Check air intake opening, blower
lubes, and vacuum tubes frequently,
always with engine stopped and
spark plug disconnected. Keep vents
and discharge tubes free of debris
which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.

• Never place any object in air intake
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.

• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual,

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

^WARNING: Disconnect spark

piug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.

• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described
in the operator’s manuai 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 ietting 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

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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
anti vibration 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 physicai 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.

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the fol
lowing list.

Model 358.794772

• 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 lank.

ASSEMBLY

^WARNING: 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.

A WARNING: !f 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
blower outlet. Loosen knob by turning
counterclockwise.

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.

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.

High-Speed
Nozzle

Lower Blower
Tube

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.

i)i\

VACUUM ASSEMBLY

VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY

1, Open the zipper on the vacuum

bag and insert the elbow tube.

2, Push the small end of the elbow

tube through the small opening in
the bag.

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

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.

Insert the elbow tube into the blow
er outlet. Make sure elbow tube rib
is aligned with the blower outlet
groove.