Craftsman 360796800 Owner’s Manual

SEA/ S I

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

360.796800

CAUTION:

READ AND FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY RULES
AND INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING

EQUIPMENT

CRRFTSHRN°

4.5 HP, 2 CYCLE
54cc/3.3 cu. in.
229 MPH/589 CFM

BACKPACK AIR BLOWER

• Assembly

• Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

• Service and Adjustments

• Repair Parts

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

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WHERE IT CAN- A

A

TRAINING:

Read theoperator'smanual carefully• Become familiar

with the controls and know how to operate your air
blower propedy.

• Do notallow children to use your air blower. Never
allow adults to use air blower without proper instruc-

tions.

• Keep thearea of operationclearof all persons,
especially small children and pets.

• Use air blower only as the manufacturer intended
and as described in this manual.

• Do notoperate air blower if it has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Always have damage

repaired before using your air blower.

• Do not useaccessory attachments that are not

recommended by themanufacturer. Use ofsuch

attachments may be hazardous.

PREPARATION:

• Always wearsafety glasses or eye shields when
starting andwhileusing your air blower.

• Dress properly. Do not operate air blower when
barefoot or weadng open sandals. Wear only solid

shoes with good traction.

• Wear long-sleeved clothes that are snug fitting.
Avoid weadng loose clothing.

Wear either tightly cuffed or cuffless pants.
Wear heanng"protection even w_en working for a

short period of time. Rememberk_.hearingdamage is
cumulative.

• Wear protective, non-slipglovesfor saferoperation.

• Check fuel tankbeforestartingengine. Do notfillfuel

tank indoors,when the engineis runningorwhenthe
engine is hot.Allowtheenginetocoolforseveral

minutesb0forefilling thefuel tank. Clear_offany

spilledgasolinebeforestartingtheengine.

• Always make edjustments beforestartingyourair

blower.Never attempt todo thiswhilethe engineis
running.

• Use onlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.

OPERATION

• Keep youreyes and mindo_ yourairblower andthe
area being blown. Don't letotherinterestsdistract

yOU.

NOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN sE'ITING _H_

uP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS,

• Always be sure of yourfooting.Use.extracaution in
wet orslippery grass. Walk -Don't Run.

• Do notput hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep
clear of the nozzle opening at all times.

• Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are
not using your air blower.

• Never direct discharge of matedal toward bystand-
ers nor allow anyone near the air blower while you
are operating it.

• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repaidng your air
blower, stop the engine and makeabsolutely sure
all moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the

wire and keep it away from the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.

• Do notadjust carburetor. Overspeeding, engine
damage or personal injury may result.

• Do notoperate your air blower if it vibrates abnor-
mally. Excessive vibration is an indication of

damage; stop the engine, safely check for the
cause of vibration and repair as needed.

• Do notrun the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous.

• Never operate your air blower without proper

guards,tubesor othersafety devices in ;)lace.

WA RN!NGCaliforniaProposition 65 I

The engine exhaust from this product contains I

chemicals known to the State of California to cause I
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. I

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

• Check the enginemountingbolts oftento be sure
theyaretightenedpropedy.

• Check all bolts,nutsandscrewsatfrequent intervals
for propertightnesstobe sure air blowerisinsafe

workingcondition.

• Keep all safetydevicesin placeand working.

• To reducefire hazard,keep theenginefree ofdebds

and excessive grease and oil.

• Allowengine tocool before stodnginanyenclosure.

• Never storeair blowerwithfuelinthetankinsidea

buildingwherefumes mayreach anopen flame or an
ignitionsourcesuch as hotwaterIleater, space
heater, clothesdryer,etc.

IT MEANS- ATTENTION! I BECOME ALERTIII yOUR SAF_IS INVOLVED. :;i :iii, I

I_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL,TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY, PRECAUTIONS. ' I

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CONGRATULATIONS on yourpurchaseofa Sears
BackpackAir Blower. It has been designed, engineered

and manufacturedto giveyouthe best possiblede-

pendabilityandperformance.
Shouldyou experienceanyproblemyoucannoteasily

remedy,please contactyournearest Sears Service
CenterDepartment.We have competentwell-trained

techniciansandthe propertoolstoserviceorrepairthis
airblower.

Please read andretain thismanual.The instructionswill
enable you to assemble and maintain your air blower

)ropedy.Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL NO. 360.796800

SERIAL NO.

DATE OF PURCHASE:
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON A PLATE ON THE BLOWER HOUSING

ABOVE THE AIR FILTER. YOU SHOULD RECORD
BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATEOF PURCHASE

AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears maintenanceagreementisavailableonthisair

blower.Contactyour neareststorefor details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

= Read and observethe safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring and
using your air blower.

• Follow the instructions under =CustomerResponsi-
bilities" and "Storage" sections of this manual.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:
FUEL/OIL MIX CAPACITY:

FUEL/OIL MIX:

SPARK PLUG
(GAP .020 IN)

4.5

1.05 U.S. AT.
40:1

BOSCH WSR6F.
CHAMPION
RCJ-6Y

AIR VELOCITY:
AIR VOLUME:
MAXIMUM RPM:
DRY WEIGHT:

229 MPH
589 CFM
7300 RPM

17 LBS

WARNING: For userson U.S. ForestLandandin some
states, including California (Public Resources Codes

4442 and 4443), Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,

Oregon, and Washington: Certain internal combusi0n

engines operatedon forest,brush,and/or grass -
covered land in the above areas are required tobe
equipped with a sparkarrestor, maintained forthe
prevention of fire..Che_k with your state or local

authorities for regulations pertaining to these require-

ments. Failure to follow these requirements is a viola-
tion of the law. This unit is notfactory-equipped with a
spark arrestor; however; a spark arrestor is available

as an optional part. If a spark arrestor is required in
your area, contact your Sears Service Center or Parts

Department for Spark Arrestor #2048360. The spark
arrestor, blower tubes, and nozzles must be assembled

to the unit tobe in full compliance with the regulations.

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRAI_

For one (1) year fromtheclareof._urchaseif the BackpackAirBlowerismaintained, lubdsatedand tuned up

accordingtothe instructionsin tl'_'owner's manual,Sears willrepairor replace,free of charge,any partsfound to
be defectivein matedalor workmanship.Ifthisproductis usedcommercially,thiswarrantyonlyappliesfor90

days.
This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become wom dudng normal use, suchas spark plugsand air filters.

• Repairs necessarybecause of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage, accidentorthe failure
to maintainthe equ pment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE ISAVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE AIR BLOWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SER-
VICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from state to

state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL, 60179

ACCESSORIES

These accessoriesand attachmentswere avadablewhen the unitwas originallypurchased.Theyare alsoavad-
able at mostSears retailoutletsand serv=cecenters MostSears storescanorderthese itemsforyou whenyou

providethe modelnumberofyourunit.

2-CYCLE

FUEL

STABILIZER

SPARK PLUG

AIR-COOLED

ENGINE OIL

AIR FILTER

GLOVES

SAFETY

GOGGLES

HEARING

PROTECTION

CONTENTS OF CARTON

_,_1

Straight Tube (1)

(Long With Felt)

GAS CAN

Straight Tube (1)

(Long)

Backpack Air Blower (1)

Straight Tube (1)

(Short)

Elbow Hose (1)

Curved Nozzle Tube (1)

SEARS

OWNERS

MANUAL

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKAGE

MODEL NO.

360.796800

FOR ATTACHING ELBOW HOSE

METAL CLAMP

TO BLOWER HOUSING (1)

PLASTIC CLAMP FOR

ATTACHING THRO'I'I'LE

HANDLE TO TUBE (2)

CRRFTSMRN"

_mwu_ 54cr./3.3 ¢u. in.

_'_ _ 229 MP1"1/589 CFM

OWNER'S MANUAL (1)

4.5 HP_2 CYCLE

BACKPACK AIR BLOWER

.C)pmw_n

FUEL FUNNEL (1)

COMBINATION WRENCH

FOR ASSEMBLY

• AND ADJUSTMENTS (1)

ASSEMBLY

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE OPERATING MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE YOU A1-FEMPT

TO ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR NEW BACKPACK AIR BLOWER.

YOUR NEW BACKPACK AIR BLOWER HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED AT THE FACTORY EXCEPT FORTHE
BLOWER TUBE. ALL NECESSARY CLAMPS TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS A COMBINATION

WRENCH ARE INCLUDED INTHE PARTS BAG ENCLOSED WITH THE UNIT.

TO ENSURE SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF YOUR BACKPACK AIR BLOWER, ALL CLAMPS THAT
YOU INSTALL MUST BE TIGHTENED SECURELY.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE ._""

1. Slide Metal Clamp onto the E!boc_vHose,then slidethe ElbowHoseoverthe BlowerDischargePort. Movethe
OblongClampagainstthe raisedsectionandtighten.(Fig.1)

Elbow Hose & Clamp Assembly

(Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLY (Cont...)

2. Slidethe twoRound Clamps overtheoutletend ofthe Elbow Hose. The nutsonthe Clamps shouldface away
from the operator. SlidetheStraightTube withthefelt coveredendintothe ElbowHose. Place theThrottle

HandleAssemblyon theend ofthe Elbow Hose. The Throttle HandleAssemblyshouldbe placedsuchthatthe
ignitionswitchfaces upand the throttleleverfaces away from the blower. Move clampsoverthe metalsupport

of the Throttle Handleand tighten.Pushthe ThrottleCable intothe clipon the ElbowHose. (Fig, 2)

Mounting Throttle On Tube

(Fig. 2)

Throttle

Handle

Assembly

a---"

Round

Clamps

\

Straight Tube

(Long W/Felt)

Elbow

Hose

3. AttachCurved NozzleTube to the StraightTube and insert securely,(Fig. 3)

Blower Hose Assembly

(Fig. 3)

Elbow Hose

Straight Tube Straight Tube

(With Felt) (ShortOr Long)

Curved Nozzle

Tube