Craftsman 358797340-GAS Owner’s Manual
Instruction Manual
ICRAFTSMAN°I
25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
205 MPH/410 CFM
GASOLINE POWERED
BLOWER/VAC
Model No.
358.797340
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espar_ol
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.
530086332 8/10/01
Warranty Statement 2 Storage 12
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 13
Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 13
Operation 6 Parts List 15
Maintenance 9 Spanish 18
Service & Adjustments 11 Parts and Ordering Back
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 manual,
Sears will repair, free of charge, any defects in material or workmanship.
This warranty excludes blower tubes, spark plug, and air cleaner, which are ex-
pendable parts and become worn during normal use.
Ifthis blower is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for 90 days from
the date of purchase. If this Blower 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 ISAVAILABLE 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
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dt_ WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can re-
sult in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
• Read your instruction 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 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 blower 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.
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• 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 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: Stop tile 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 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 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
tubes, 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
• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described
in the instruction manual performed
by a 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.
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• 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 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 tool
and seek medical attention. An
antivibration 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.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equip-
ped with a temperature limiting muffler
and spark arresting screen which
meets the requirements of California
Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest
land and the states of California, Ida-
ho, 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. Refer to the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion for information on maintenance of
the muffler and spark arresting screen=
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.797340
• Blower
• Blower tube
• 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
,_ 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.
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 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.
J_-_ _ Blower
{_ Outlet Blower
vj ,-2, , Tube
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_Groove _ _ Rib'--...........
2. Tighten the tube clamp by turning
the knob clockwise.
3. To remove the tube, turn the knob
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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2. Push the small end of the elbow
tube through the small opening in
the bag.
Elbow
Tube
Zipper
Opening Rib
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 tube from engine.
5. Insert the elbow tube into the blow-
er outlet. Make sure elbow tube is
aligned with the blower outlet
groove.
6. Turn clamp knob clockwise to tight-
en.
7. Secure the ends of the shoulder
strap by routing the strap through
the buckle as shown.
Small
Opening
Rib
Upper
Vacuum Tube _-
Lower
Vacuum Tube
2. Insert a screwdriver into the latch
area on the vacuum inlet cover.
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[L_,_ _=_"t*-_ BlOwer
3. Gently tilt the handle of the screw-
driver toward the back of the unit
while pulling up on the vacuum in-
let cover with your other hand.
4. Hold the vacuum inlet cover open
until upper vacuum tube installed.
Vacuum Inlet
Vacuum _",,,_ _J
Retaining Post X_ _
inlet _lJ
Cover _.._
5. Place the hooks on the vacuum tube
on the retaining posts; pivot tube into
position. Secure vacuum tube by
turning the knob clockwise until tight.
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/ Inlet Cover
VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Align tile lower vacuum tube as
shown. Push lower vacuum tube
into upper vacuum tube.
6. When converting back to the blow-
er feature, make sure latch on the
vacuum inlet cover is securely fas-
tened.
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