Craftsman 358.797310 User Manual
Instruction Manual
CRRFTSMRN'
24cc/1.4 cu.in. 2-Cycle
200 MPH/400 CFM
GASOLINE POWERED
BLOWER/VAC
Model No.
358.797310
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Español
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
A
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product:
1^
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.
530087872 8/10/01
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement 2 Storage 11
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 12
Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 12
Operation 6 Parts List 14
Maintenance 9 Spanish 17
Service & Adjustments 10 Parts and Ordering Back
WARRANTY STATEMENT
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® GAS BLOWER
For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Gas Blower is maintained,
lubricated, and tuned up according to the instructions in the instruction manuai.
Sears wi!l repair, free of charge, any defects in materiai or workmanship.
This warranty excludes blower tubes, spark plug, and air cleaner, which are ex
pendable parts and become worn during normal use.
If this blower Is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for 90 days from
the date of purchase. If this Bbwer is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies
for 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this product
is in use in the United States.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE BLOWER TO THE NEAREST
SEARS 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, )L 60179
SAFETY RULES
A WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can re
sult in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
• Read your instruction manuai care
fully until you completely understand
and can foliow ail 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.
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 meet the require
ments of ANSI Z87.1.
» 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 medica
tion.
• 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.
• Inspect area before starting unit. Re
move all debris and hard objects such
as rocks, glass, wire, etc, that can rico
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT
IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
• Eliminate a!i 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 coo), 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
A WARNING: Stop the engine be
fore 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.
» 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 oi!
and fuel.
» Never start or run engine inside a
closed room, building or other un
ventilated area. Breathing exhaust
fumes can klli.
» 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 ciean, bard 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 expiosive 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 falow-
ing debris away from people, ani
mals, glass, and solid objects such
as trees, automobiies, 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 biower, always install
blower tubes. When using the op
tional vacuum kit, always instail vac
uum tubes and vacuum bag assembiy. Make sure vacuum bag assem
bly is completely zipped.
• Check air intake opening, blower
tubes, and vacuum tubes frequently,
always with engine stopped and
spark p!ug 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
• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described
in the instruction manual performed
by Sears Service,
• 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 fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by start
ing 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, eiectric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
» Store in a dry area out of reach of
children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: For users on U.S,
Forest Land and in some states, in
cluding Califomia{Public Resources
Codes 4442 and 4443), Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and
Washington: Certain internal combus
tion engines operated on forest, brush,
and/or grass covered land in the
above areas are required to be
equipped with a spark arrestor, main
tained in effective working order, or the
engine must be constructed, equipped,
and maintained for the prevention of
fire. Check with your state or local
authorities for regulations pertaining to
these requirements. Failure to follow
these requirements is a violation of the
law. This unit is not factory equipped
with a spark arresting muffler; how
ever, a spark arrestor is available as
an optional part. If a spark arrestor is
required in your area, contact Sears
ASSEMBLY
Service for the correct kit. The spark
arrestor, blower tubes, and nozzles
must be assembled to unit to be in full
compliance with regulations.
SPECIAL NOTICE; Exposure to vibra
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir
culation disorders or abnormal swelling.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in other
wise 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 tooi
and seek medical attention. An antivibra
tion system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol
lowing list.
Model 358.797310
• Slower
• Blower tube
• Elbow tube
• Vacuum bag
• Upper vacuum tube
• Lower vacuum tube
• Container of Oil
NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to
rattle in the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
A 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 or blower tubes.
The rotating blades can cause serious
injury.
^WARNING: if received as
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and aii
fasteners are secure,
• A standard screwdriver is required
tor assembly.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
It you have already assembled your
unit for use as a vacuum, remove the
vacuum tubes and collection bag.
1. Align the rib on the blower tube
with the groove in the blower outlet;
slide the tube into place.
NOTE: Tube clamp must be loose
enough to allow blower tube to be in
serted in blower outlet. Loosen tube
clamp by turning knob counterclockwise.
Groove
2. Tighten the tube clamp by turning
the knob clockwise.
3. To remove the tube, turn the knob
counterclockwise to loosen clamp;
remove tube,
VACUUM ASSEMBLY
VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the vacuum
bag and insert the elbow tube.
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