Craftsman 358.799343 User Manual [en, es]

Operator’s Manual

7.5 AMP Motor
150 MPH/285 CFM

ELECTRIC BLOWER

Model No.

358.799343

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Español, p. 9

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

WARNING;

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

For answers to your questions about this product,

9

call 7am-7pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10am-7pm, Sun.

1 -800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

530164232 9/12/06

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 7
Safety Rules 2
Assembly
Operation

Maintenance 7

Service & Adjustments 7 Parts Ordering Back Cover

Storage 8

5

Troubleshooting Table 8

6

Spanish 9

WARRANTY STATEMENT

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SEARS CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC BLOWER

When used and maintained according to the operator’s manual, if this product fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of pur
chase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for
free replacement.
This warranty applies for only 30 days from purchase date if this product is used
for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

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

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

^WARNING:

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings
and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec
tric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit.
The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual
and on the unit. Read the entire operator’s manual before assembling and using the
unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the
warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use
this unit. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
used near children. Always disconnect unit from power source before servicing,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or storing. Nonconforming replacement compo
nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible
injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only accessories and replacement parts as
recommended. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Always wear safety glasses or similar
eye protection when operating, servic
ing, or performing maintenance on
your unit. Wearing eye protection can
help to prevent rocks or debris from
being blown or ricocheting into eyes
and face which can result in blindness
or serious injury.

• Always wear a respirator or face mask
when working with the unit in dusty
environments.

Dress safely in long pants. Do not go
barefoot or wear short pants or san
dals.
Do not operate the unit when you are
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medica
tion.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length. Keep loose hair, loose clothing,
fingers, and all other parts of the body
away from openings and moving
parts. Hair, jewelry, loose clothing, or
clothing with loosely hanging straps,
ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in
moving parts.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

^WARNING:

Avoid a dangerous environment. To re
duce the risk of electrical shock, do not
use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc.
Do not expose to snow, rain, or wafer to
avoid the possibility of electrical shock.
Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not
handle extension cord plug or unit with
wet hands. Avoid dangerous situations.
Do not use in the presence of flam
mable liquids or gases to avoid creating
a fire or explosion and/or causing dam
age to unit. Do not abuse cord. Never
carry the unit by the extension cord or
yank extension cord to disconnect unit.
To unpiug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not use cord as a handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Turn off all controls
before unplugging. Do not expose cords
to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with
damaged cord or plug. If unit is not
working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to your Sears Service
Center for repair. Unplug the unit from
the power source when not in use, be
fore servicing, cleaning, performing
maintenance, or storing. Do not put any
object into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair and anything that may reduce
air flow.

• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the unit.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or where
dust or explosive vapors can build up,

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this unit has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized exten
sion cord. The appliance plug will fit
into a polarized extension cord only
one way if the plug does not fit fully
into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain
a correct polarized extension cord. A
polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet
only one way. If plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug, if
it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to instail the proper wall out
let. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex
tension cord plug in any way.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap
pliances, The electrical rating of the
cord must be higher than the rating of
the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix “W-A” {in Canada, “W”).
Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Inspect extension cord
before use and replace if damaged.
An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord. (NOTE: The correct
size to be used depending on the cord
length is shown in this manual. See

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD in the
ASSEMBLY section).

• Do not use multiple cords.

• Keep the extension cord clear of oper
ators and obstacles at all times.

• Tie cord to cord retainer and connect
to recessed plug as shown in this
manual to prevent damage to unit
and/or extension cord and to reduce
the possibility of the extension cord
disconnecting from the unit during
operation.

• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
the insulation and connectors on the
unit and extension cord before each
use. If there is any damage, do not
use until damage is repaired by your
Sears Service Center.

• Do not use the unit if the switch does
not turn the unit on and off properly.
Have the unit repaired by your Sears
Service Center.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the
switch is in the OFF position and keep
your hand and fingers away from the
switch while connecting the unit to the
power source or when carrying a unit
connected to the power source,

• Avoid any body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibil
ity of electric shock.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit or outlet to be used for this unit.
Receptacles are available having built­in GFCI protection and may be used
for this measure of safety.

• Stop the motor immediately if you are
approached.

DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION

This unit is double insulated to help
protect against electric shock. Double

insulation construction consists of two
separate “layers" of electrical insula
tion instead of grounding.
Tools and appliances built with a
double insulation system are not in
tended to be grounded. No grounding
means is provided on this unit, nor
should a means of grounding be add
ed to this unit. As a result, the exten
sion cord used with your unit can be
plugged into any polarized 120 volt
electrical outlet. Safety precautions
must be observed when operating any
electrical tool. The double insulation
system only provides added protection
against injury resulting from an internal
electrical insulation failure.

^WARNING:

Ail electrical repairs to this unit, includ
ing housing, switch, motor, etc., must
be diagnosed and repaired by qualified
service personnel. Replacement parts
for a double insulated appliance must
be identical to the parts they replace. A
double insulated appliance is marked
with the words “double insulation" or
“double insulated”. The symbol 0
(square within a square) may also be
marked on the appliance. Failure to
have the unit repaired by Sears ser
vice personnel can cause the double
insulation construction to become inef
fective and result in serious injury.

UNIT/WIAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Do not set the unit on any surface
except a clean, hard area while the
unit is running. Debris such as
gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could
be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through the discharge
opening, damaging the unit, property,
or causing serious injury to bystand
ers or operator.

• Do not overreach or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care
when cleaning on stairways. Keep
firm footing and balance at all times.
Keep hands out of tubes.

• inspect the entire unit before each use
for worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until the unit is in
proper working order.

• This unit is double insulated. See the

DOUBLE INSULATION section. Have

all internal service performed by qu
alified service repair personnel to
avoid creating a hazard or voiding
your warranty.

• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described
in the operator’s manual performed by
your Sears Service Center.

• Always see your Sears Service Cen
ter to replace a damaged impeller.
Parts that are chipped, cracked, bro
ken, or damaged in any other way
can fly apart and cause serious inju
ry. Replace damaged parts before
using the unit.

• Never place any object in the air in
take opening as this could restrict
proper air flow and cause damage to
the unit.

• Never douse the unit with water or
other liquids or squirt with a water
hose. Clean the unit using a damp
cloth. Wipe off with a clean dry cloth.
See MAINTENANCE.

• Check air intake openings and tubes
frequently, always with the unit
stopped and power source discon
nected. Keep vents and tubes free of
debris which can accumuiate and re
strict proper air flow.

• Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this
unit to extreme heat.

• Store the unit unplugged in a high,
cool, dry, indoor area out of the reach
of children,

• Use only recommended attachments
and replacement parts to avoid creat
ing a hazard and/or voiding warranty.

• Maintain the unit according to recom
mended procedures.

BLOWER SAFETY

• Use only in daylight or in good artificial
light.

• Inspect the area before using the
unit. Remove all debris and hard ob
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc,,
that can ricochet, be thrown, or oth
erwise cause injury or damage dur
ing operation.

• Never run the unit without the proper
equipment attached. When used as a
blower, always install a blower tube.
Use only recommended attachments.

• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
blower near leaf or brush fires, fire
places, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

• Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and
solid objects such as trees, automo
biles, 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 use for spreading chemicals,
fertilizers, or any other substances
which may contain toxic materials.

STANDARDS

This product is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL Standard 1017.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS
Model 358.799343

• Blower

• Blower Tube

• Nozzie

Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find

parts missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.

A WAR NIN G: If received as

sembled, ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.

ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE
AND NOZZLE

1. Insert the blower tube into the blow

er outlet.

2. Twist the blower tube clockwise until it
is firmly seated in the blower outlet.

3. Twist the nozzle into the end of the
blower tube until it is firmly seated.
Make sure the nozzle end points
upward as shown in the following
illustration.

.Blower outlet

Blower Tube Nozzle

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as
shown on nameplate of the unit to
power your blower.

• To reduce the risk of electricai shock,
this equipment has a polarized plug
{one blade is wider than the other) and
will require the use of a polarized
extension cord. The appliance plug will
fit into a polarized extension cord only

If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good judg
ment.
If you need assistance, contact your
Sears Service Center or call
1-800-235-5878.

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and
Precautions can result in serious injury.

one way. if the plug does not fit fully
into the extension cord, reverse the
plug, if the plug still does not fit, obtain
a correct polarized extension cord.
A polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet
only one way. If plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper wall
outlet. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or

extension cord plug in any way.
The extension cord used to reach the
power source must be:

• Specifically marked as suitable for out

door use. The cord must be marked

with the suffix “W-A” (in Canada “W”).

• Heavy enough to carry current from

the power source the full length of ex

tension cord to the unit. Otherwise,

loss of power and overheating can oc

cur causing damage to unit. Refer to

table for minimum wire gauge recom

mendations. The cord must be

marked with the proper wire gauge.

(Appropriate extension cords are avail

able at Sears.) Do not use multiple

cords.

• In good condition. Cord insulation

must be intact with no cracks or

deterioration. Plug connectors must be

undamaged. DO NOT use multiple

cords.

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

VOLTS

25 FT 50 FT. 100 FT

120 18 16 14

A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G.*

^American Wira Gauge

SECURE EXTENSION CORD TO UNIT
CAUTION: Failure to use cord retain

er could result in damage to the unit,
extension cord, or both.