Craftsman 358797931 Owner’s Manual

___,_ Operator's Manual

CRRFTSMRN

1.4 cu. in./24cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE POWERED
IBLOWER/VAC/MULCHER

Model No.

358.797931

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product:

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

530-084149 08112196

Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm

1-800-235-5878

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 9
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 10

Assembly 4 Parts List 11
Operation 6

Maintenance 8 Spanish 14
Service & Adjustments 9 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 operator's manual,
Sears witl 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.

If this 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 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. Dept. D/817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Failure tofollow all Safety Rules and Pre-

cautions can result 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 understand

and will follow all warnings and safety

rules in this manual.

PLAN AHEAD

° Always wear eye protection when op-

erating, servicing, or performing
maintenance on unit. Wearing eye

protection wilt help to prevent rocks
or debris from being blown or rico-
cheting into eyes and face which can

result in blindness and/or serious in-

jury.

• 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, etco
They can be caught in moving parts.

= Do not operate the 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 50 feet (15 m) when starting

or operating unit.

° Inspect the area before starting the

unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-

jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or other-

wise cause injuryor damage during

operation.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

° 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 venti-

lated place; use an approved,

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marked container for all fuel pur-
poses.

, Do not smoke while handling fuel or

while operating the unit°

° Do not fill fuel tank while engine is

running.

° Wipe up fuel spills before starting en-

gine.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site before
starting engine.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
° Stop the engine before opening the

vacuum inlet door. The engine must
be stopped and the impeller blades
no longer turning to avoid serious in-

jury 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 of oil and
fuel.

• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room or building_ Breathing

exhaust fumes can kW.

• To avoid static electricity shock, do

not wear rubber gloves or any other

insulated gloves while operating unit.

o Do not set 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

through discharge opening, damag-
ing 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 blowing de-

bris away from people, animals,

glass, and solid objects such as
trees, automobiles, wails, 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 your unit
as a vacuum, always install vacuum
tubes and vacuum bag assembly.
Make sure vacuum bag assembly is

completely zipped.

° Check air intake opening, blower

tubes, vacuum tubes, and elbow tube
frequently, always with engine

stopped and spark plug discon-
nected_ Keep vents and discharge

tubes free of debris which can accu-
mulate and restrict proper air flow.

° Never place any object in the air in-

take 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 Operator's Manual 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 storing the unit.

Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting
engine and letting it run until it steps.

o 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.

o 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 California(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

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