Craftsman 358798940 Owner’s Manual

Operator's

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26cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE BLOWER

Model No.

358.798940

Manual

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

530-084330 04/11/96

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

1-800-235-5878

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Warranty Statement 2 Storage 9
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 10

Assembly 4
Operation 5 Parts List 11
Maintenance 7 Spanish 15

Service & Adjustments 8 Parts Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® GAS BLOWER
For one (!) year from the date of purchase, when this Gas Blower is maintained,

lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions
in the owner's manual, Sears witl repair, free of charge, any defect in materials 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 only 90

days from the date of purchase. If this Blower is used for rental purposes, this
warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty ap-

plies 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 ST_.TES.
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. 13/81TWA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Faiiu reto follow all Safety Rules and Pre-
cautions carl 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 witl follow all warnings and safety
rules in this manual.

PLAN AHEAD

o Always wear eye protection when op-

erating, servicing, or peffom'ting 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.

= 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 car] be caught in moving parts.

, Do not operate unit when you are tired,

ill, upset, or if you are under the influ-

ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals away from work area a mini-
mum of 50 feet (15 m) when starting

or operating unit.

° Inspect tile 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 injury or damage during
operation°

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
° Eliminate all sources of sparks or

flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause

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sparks)intheareaswherefuelis

mixed,poured,orstored.

oMixandpourfuelinanoutdoorarea;

storefuelin acool,dry,wellventilated
place;useanapproved,markedcon-

tainerforallfuelpurposes.

• Donotsmokewhilehandlingfuelor
whileoperatingtheunit.

° 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

° inspect unit before each use for

worn, loose, missing, or damaged

part& Do not use until unit is in
proper working order.

• Keep outside surfaces free of oil and

fuel.

o Never start or run engine inside a

closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.

• 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, etCo 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, 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.

• Check air intake opening, and blower
tubes, 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 flowo

° 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, etco

• 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°

o Disconnect spark plug before per-

forming maintenance except for car-
buretor adjustment&

° Use only recommended CRAFTS-

MANe replacement parts; use of any
other parts may void your warranty
and cause damage to your unit.

. Empty the fuel tank before storing the

unit.. Use up fuel left in carburetor by
starting the engine and letting it run

until it stops.

• Do not use any accessory or attach-

ment other than those recommended
by the 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.

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

areas are required to be equipped with

a spark arrestor, maintained in effective

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