Craftsman 358797320 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFT 4RN

1.4 cu.in./24cc 2-Cycle

195 MPH/405 CFM

GASOLINE POWERED BLOWER

Model No.

358,797320

: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

_11 AFINING:

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.

Sears, Roebuckand Co., HoffrnanEstates,IL60179 USA

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 9
Safety Rules 2 TroubleshootingChart 10

Assembly 4 Parts List 12
Operation 5

Maintenance 8 Spanish 15

Service & Adjustments 9 Parts and Ordedng Back

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS BLOWER
For two(2) years from date of purchase, when this Gas Blower is maintained,

lubdceted, end tuned upaccordingto the instructionsInthe operator's manual,
Sears willrepair,free of charge, any defects in matedal or workmanship.

This warranty excludes blowertubes, spark plug, and air cleaner, which are ex-
pondable parisand become worn dudngnormaluse.

Ifthisblowerisusedforcommercialpurposes,thiswarrantyappliesfor90 daysfrom
the date of purchase. IfthisBlowerisusedforrentalpurposes,this warrantyapplies
for30 daysfromthe date of purchase.This warrantyapplies onlywhile this product

isin use inthe United States.

WARRANTYSERVICEISAVAILABLEBYRETURNINGTHE BLOWERTO THE NEAREST

SEARSSERVICECENTERIN THEUNITEDSTATES.
This warranty givesyou specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rights

which vary fromstate to state.

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

FailuretofollowallSafety Rulesand Pre-
cautionscan resultin serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

• Read yourOporator's Manual care-
fully untilyou completely understand

and can follow all warnings and
safety rules before operating the unit.

• Restrict unitto users who understand

and willfollow all warnings and safety

_ rules inthis manual.

PLAN AHEAD

• Alwayswear eye protectionwhenop-
erating,servicing,orperformingmain-

tanance on unit.Wearing eye protec-
tionwill help to preventrocksor debris

frombeing blownor rico_ into
eyes andface which can resultin
blindnessand/or serious injury.

• Always wear respirator or face mask
when workingwith unit in dustyenvi-

ronments.

• Secure hair above shoulderlength.

Secure or remove jewelry, loose

-- clothing,or clothingwith loosely
hanging straps,ties, tassels,etc.

They can be caught in moving parts.

• Do notoperate unitwhen you are tired,
i11,upset,or if you are underthe influ-

ence of alcohol,drugs,or medicaticn.

• Keep children,bystanders,and anF
realsaway from work area a mini-

mum of 50 feet (15 m) when starting

or operating unit.

• inspectarea beforestartingunit.Re-
moveall debrisand hardobjectssuch
as rocks,glass,wire, etc. thatcan rico-

chet,be thrown, orotherwisecause

injuryordamage duringoperation.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or

flame (includingsmoking,open
flames, or work that can cause

sparks) in the areas where fuel is

mixed,poured, or stored.

• Mixend pourfuel in en outdoorarea;
storefuelIn a cool, dry,woll venhlated

place;useanapproved,markedcon-

tainerforall fuet,_.,rpose_

• Do notsmoke who• handlng fuel or
while operatingthe unit.

• Do nottillfuel tank whileengine is
running.

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• Wipe up fuel spills before startingen-

gine.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)

away from fuel and fueling site before

starling engine. -,, :....

- OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

• Stop the engine before opening the
vacuum inlet door.The engine must

be stopped and the impellerblades
no longerturning to avoid serious in-

juryfrom the rotatingblades.

• Inspect unit before each use for
worn, loose, missing, or damaged

parts. Do not use untilunit isin
proper workingorder.

• Keep outsidesurfacas fres from oil

and fuel.

• Never start or run engine inside a

closed room or building.Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.

• Toavoid static electricityshock, do
notwear rubber gloves or any other
insulatedgloves while operating unit.

• Do notset'unit on any surface except

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

throughdischarge opening, damag-

ing unit, pmperb], or causing sedous
injuryto bystanders or operator.

• Avoiddangerous environments. Do

not use in unventilated areas or
where explosive vapors orcarbon

monoxide buildup could be present.

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

steep slopes, rooftops,etc. Keep firm

footingand balance at all times.

• Never place objects insidethe blower
tube._;;'a_aysdirect the blowingde-

brisaway from people, animals,
glass, and solid objects suchas

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

sticksto be thrown orto ricochet
which can hurt people or animals,

break glass, or cause other damage.

• • Never run unitwithoutthe proper

equipment attached. When usi'ng
your unitas a blower, always _nstell

blowertubes. When using the option-
al vacuum kit, always installvacuum
tubes_and vacuum bag assembly.

Makt"s'urevacuum bag assembly is
completelyzipped.

• Check air intake opening, blower
tubes, andvacuum tubes frequently,

always with enginestopped and
spark plugdisconnected. Keep vents

and dischargetubes free of debris

which can accumulate and restrict

proper air flow.

• Neverl_ca Imyobje_ in 8it ir_ke

openingesthiscculdreslzictprcperair

flowand cause _ to the urd.

• Never usefor spreading chemicals,
fertilizers,or other substances which

may containtoxic materials.

• Toavoid spreading fire, do not use
near leaf or brush rims,fireplaces,

barbecue pits, ashtrays,etc.

• Use onlyforjobs explainedin this

manuel.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

• Have all maintenance other than the

recommended procedures descdbed
in the Operator's Manuel performed

by Sears Service.

• Disconnect spark plug before per-

forming maintenance except for car-

buretor adjustments.

• Use only recommended CRAFTS-

MAN® replacement parts; use of any
other parts may void your warranty

and cause damage to your unit.

• Empty fuel tank before stodng the unit.

Use up fuel left in carburetor by staning
engine and letting it run until it stops.

• Do notuse any accessoryor attach-

ment otherthanthoserecommended
by manufacturerforusewithyourun'_

• Do notstorethe unit or fuel in a
closed area where fuel vapors can

reach sparks or an open flame from
hotwater heaters, electric motorsor

switches,furnaces, etc.

• Store in a dryarea out of reach of

children.

SPECIAL NOTICE: For users on U.S.
Forest Land and insome states, in-

cludingCalifornia(PublicResources
Codes 4442 and 4443), Idaho, Maine,

Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and
Washington:Certain internalcombus-

tionengines operated onforest, brush,
and/or grasscovered land inthe above

areas are requiredto _ equipped with
a spark arrestor, maintained ineffective

workingorder, or the engine m.ust.be
constructed,equipped, and maintained

forthe prevention oftire. Check with
your state orlocal authoritiesfor regu-

lationspertainingtothese require-
ments. Failureto followthese require-

ments is a violationofthe law. Thi_ unit

isnotfactoryequippedwithasparkar-

restor;however, a spark arrestor is
available as an optional part. If a spark

arrestor isrequired in your area, con-
tact Sears Service for the correct kit.

The spark arrestor, blower tubes, and

nozzlesmust I_ assembled to unit to
be in full compliance with regulations.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposureto vibra-
tionsthrou9|l prolongeduse ofgasoline

poweredhand toolscouldcauseblood
vesselor ne_e damage in the fingers,
hands,and jointsof peopleproneto cir-

culationdisordersor abnormalsweging.

Prolongeduse incoldweather hasbeen
linkedto bloodvesseldamage in other-
wisehealthypeople. If symptomsoccur

suchas numbness, pain, lossof
strength,change in sldncolor or texture,
or lossof feelinginthe fingers,hands, or

•joints,dscor_e the useof this tool

a_ ssek _ att_ An

an_tJon systemdoes notguarantee
the avoidanceofthese problems.Users
who operate powertoolson a continual

and regularbasis mustmonitorclosely

their physicalcondition andthe condtion

ofthis tool.

CARTON CONTENTS
Check cartoncontents against the fol-

lowinglist.
Model 358.797320

• Blower

• Blowertube

• 2-Cycle Engine Oil
NOTE: Itis normalfor the fuel filterto

rattleinthe empty fuel tank.

ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,

repeat allsteps to ensure your unit is
properlyassembled and all fasteners

are secure.

• No tools are required forassembly.
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
Ifyou have already assembled your

unitfor use as a vacuum, remove the
vacuum tubes andcollectionbag.

• Alignthe rib on the blower tube with

the groovein the blower outlet;,slide
the tube intoplace.

- _ Blower

///"_ _'_ Outlet Blower

_3_ql_t,. _.; Tube

VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY

Ifyou have already assembled your

unitfor use as a blower,remove the
blowertube.

• Race the smallend ofvacuum bag
overthe bloweroutletand clamp knob.

Blower

Velcm Strap

• Tighten the Velcro strap securely.

• Make sure the zipper onthe bag is

closed completely.

• Secure the ends of the shoulder

strap by routingthe strap through the

buckle as shown.

_ Rib

• Tighten the tube clamp by tuming the

knob clockwise.

• To remove the tube, turn the knob

counterclockwise to loosen clamp;
remove tube.

OPTIONAL VACUUM KIT

. Yourblowercan be converted to a vac-

uum by installingoptional Vacuum Kit

#358.799900. This kitcan be pur-

chased at your nearest Sears store.

VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY
WARNING Stop engine and be sure

the impeller blades have stopped tum-

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

the vacuum tubes. The rotating blades
can cause serious injury.

• Remove blower tube from engine.

• Align the lower vacuum tube as

shown. Push lower vacuum tube into
upper vacuum tube.

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Lower
VacuumTube

• insert a screwdriver into the latch
area on the vacuum inletcover.

• Gently flit the handle of the screwdriv-
er towardthe back ofthe unitwhile

pullingup on the vacuum inletcover
with your otherhand.

• Hold the vacuum Inlet cover open un-

til upper vacuum tube is installed.

Vacuum Inlet

Hooks

• When converting back to the blower

feature, makesure latch onthe vacu-

um inlet cover issacumly fastened.

SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT

(for vacuum use only)

• Hold the unitas shown.

• Pass the shoulderstrap overyour
head and ontoyour left shoulder.

• Snap the hookontothe retaineron

thetop handle.

• Extendyoudghtarmtowardthe rear

of the vacuum bag.

• Adjustshoulderstrap untilthe vacu-

um bag/shoulder strapseam lies be-
tween yourthumb and index finger.

• Make sure air flowsfreely from the

elbowtube intobag. If bag iskinked,

the unitwill notoperater properly.

RetainingPost

Vacuum x,_

Inlet

Cover

• Place the hookson the vacuum tube
on the retainingposts; pivottube into

position.Secure vacuum tube by

turning-theImob clockwise untiltight.