Craftsman 360.7969 User Manual

Operator's Manual

3.4 HP, 2-Cycle
53 cc/3.2 cu. in.

235 mph/705 cfm

BACKPACK AIR BLOWER

Model 360.796900

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read this
manual and follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.

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

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• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

• Espa_ol

Dear Valued Customer,

When you operateyournew Craftsmanair blowerdon't expect !o hear the high-pitchedengine noisecommonly
associatedwith motorizedpowerequipment. L

This isa blowerdesignedto meet the needs of both professionaland occasional usersand complywithfuture noise
and emissionstandards.Many years of reseamh and engineeringwent intocreating thisquieter, more efficientunit.

Byredesigningthe engine,fan, and blowerhousingcomponents,noise emissionswere cut by 50%. Engine speed

was loweredby 2,500 RPM, which reducesnoise,fuel consumption,and emissions, while increasingoperatingtime

between refuelingwiththe addedbenefitof a longer engine life.
Incorporatinga verypowerfulengine and speciallydesignedhighvolumefan the Craftsman blower is able to achieve

maximumair power at only4,800 RPM. Competitive blowerstypicallyrunat 7,000 to 8,000 RPM. This air bloweris
quietand powerful,features you and your neighborswillquicklyappreciate.

• Warranty Pg. 2

• Safety Pg. 3

• Contentsof Carton Pg. 4

• Accessories Pg. 4

• Assembly Pg. 4

• Operation Pg. 5

• Storage Pg. 8

• Troubleshooting Pg. 9

• CaliforniaEmission Control Pg.10

Warranty Statement

• Parts Pg.11

• Espal_ol Pg.17

• Maintenance Pg. 7

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
Fortwo (2) yearsfrom thedate of pumhase if the backpack air blower is maintained, lubricatedand tunedup

accordingto the instructionsin the Operator's Manual, Sears willrepair or replace, free of charge, any partsfound to
bedefective in materialor workmanship.Ifthis productis usedcommemially, thiswarranty onlyappliesfor 90 days.

Thiswarranty does notcover:.

• Exper{_ableitems which becomeworn duringnormal use, suchas spark plugs and air filters.

• Repairsnecessarybecause of operator abuse, negligence, improperstorage, accident, or the failure to

maintainthe equipmentaccordingtothe instructionscontained in the Operator's Manual.

Warrantyservice is available byretumingthe air blowertothe nearest Sears Service Center in the UnitedStates. This
warrantygives you specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from stateto state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Horse Power
Fuel-Oil Capacity

FueFOII Mix
Spork Rug

IGop .020 In)

AirVelo¢_

Air Volume
Maximum RPM

Dry Weight

3.4

1.6U.S. qt.

40-1

_sch WSR6F

3hamplonRCJ--6Y
Z35mph

705cfm
_500rpm

20.5Ibs.

© Sears, Roebuckand Co.

Model No. 360.796900
Serial No.

Date of Pumhase
"rhemodel and serial numberwillbe

found to the left of the fuel cap. You
shouldrecordbothserial number and

date of pumhase and keep ina safe
place for future reference.

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place',Where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent
accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

TRAINING

Read the operator'smanualcarefuUy.Become familiar
withthe controlsand know howto operate your air

blower"properly.

• Do not allow childrento use yourair blower. Never
allow adultsto useair blowerwithoutproper

instructions.

• Keep the area ofoperationclear of all persons,

especiallysmallchildrenand pets..

• Use air blower onlyas described in this manual.

• Do notoperate air blower ifit has been droppedor

damaged in any manner. Always have damage

repairedbefore usingyour air blower.

• Do not use accessoryattachmentsthat are not

recommendedby the manufacturer.Use of such
attachmentsmay be hazardous.

PREPARATION

• Alwayswear safetyglasses or eye shieldswhen
startingand while usingyour air blower.

• Dress properly.Do notoperate air blowerwhen

barefootor weadng open sandals. Wear only solid
shoeswith goodtraction.

• Wear long-sleevedclothesthat are snug fitting.

Avoidwearing loose clothing.

• Wear eithertightlycuffed or cufflesspants.

• Wear hearing protectioneven when workingfor a

shortperiod of time. Remember - hearingdamage

iscumulative.

• Wear protective,non-slipglovesfor safer

operation_

• Check fuel.tank before startingengine. Do notfill

fueltank indoors,when the engine isrunningor
when the engine is hot. Allowthe engineto cool

for several minutesbeforefillingthe fueltank.
Clean off any spilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine.

• Always make adjustmentsbefore startingyour air

blower.Never attemptto do this whilethe engine
is running.

• Use onlyin daylightor goodartificial light.

OPERATION

• Keep your eyes and mind on your air blower and

thearea being blown.Don't let otherinterests
distractyou.

• Always be sureof your footing.Use extra caution

in wet or slipperyareas. WALK - DON'T RUN.

• Do not put hands or feet near rotatingpads. Keep

clear of the nozzleopeningat alltimes.

• Always stopthe enginewheneveryou leave orare

notusingyourair blower.

• Beforecleaning, inspecting,or repairingyourair

blower,stop the engine and make absolutelysure
all movingparts have stopped.Then disconnect

the sparkplug wire and keep it away fromthe
spark plugto preventaccidentalstarting.

• Do not adjustcarburetor,Overspeeding,engine

damage or personal injurymay result.

• Do not operate your air blower if itvibrates
abnormally.Excessivevibrationisan indication of
damage; stopthe engine,safelycheckfor the
causeof vibrationand repairas needed.

• Do not run the engine indoors.Exhaustfumesare
dangerous.

• Never operateyour air blower withoutproper

guards,tubes, or other safetydevices in place.
WARNING: CaliforniaProposition65

The engineexhaust fromthis productcontains

chemicalsknown to the State ofCaliforniato
cause cancer,birthdefects, orother reproductive

harm.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Check the engine mountingboltsoftento be sure

theyare tightenedproperly.

• Check all bolts,nuts, and screwsat frequent

intervalsfor proper tightnessto be sureair blower
is insafe workingcondition.

• Keep all safety devicesin place and working.

• To reducefire hazard, keep the engine free of

debrisand excessive grease and oil.
Allowengineto cool before storingin any

enclosure.

• Never storeair blowerwith fuel inthe tankinsidea .

buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flame or
an ignitionsourcesuchas hotwater heater, spacd

heater,clothes dryer, etc.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observethe Safety Rules.

• Followa regularschedulein maintaining,
caringand usingyour air blower.

• Followthe instructionsunderthe Maintenanceand

Storagesectionsof thismanual

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:lead these instructionsandthe operatingmanual initsentirety_beforeyou attemptto operate your new air blower.

BlowerTube CurvedNozzle Tube

Clamp (_,

ExtensionTube

Cable Guide

Clamp with

Blower

Pleated Tube

Combi-Wrench

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The following items for the operation ofyour blowerare availableat your nearest Searsstore.

• Safety goggles • Airfilter

• Hearing protection • Fuelstabilizer

• Gloves • Sparkplug

• 2-Cycle air cooled engine oil • Gas can

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Read these instructionsand the operating manual in
itsentirety before you attempt to assemble or operate
yournew backpack air blower.

Your new backpack air blower has been assembled at
thefactory except for the blowertubes. The necessary
clampsto complete assembly as well as a combination
wrenchare included inthe parts bag enclosedwiththe

unit.

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Slidethe pleatedtube (Fig. 2, E) ontothe elbow
(Fig.2, B)and secure withthe clamp (Fig. 2, C)

that hasanattachedcable guide. Installthrottle

cable(Fig. 2, D) intothe clampcable guide.

FIGURE 2

To ensure safe and proper operationof your backpack
air blower,any clamp that you installmustbe
tightenedsecurely.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE

1. The elbow tube is already insertedintothe blower
housing.Insure that the two screws(Fig. 1, A) are
tight,but notso tight that the tube cannot be easily

swiveled.

FIGURE 1

3,

Loosenthe two screws (Fig. 3, H) on the bottomof
theattachedhandleclamp. Make sure thatthe

clampgoes overthe topof the raised_ on the
undersideofthe blowertube, and that the leg of
the"T" isalignedwiththe slot on the clamp. Push
blowertube into the pleated tube and secure with
the plasticclamp(Fig. 3, G). The multi-function

handle(Fig. 3, F) has a 2-inchadjustment range.
Locatethemostcomfortablehandle locationand

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then tighten the multi-functionhandleto blower
with the two screws (Fig. 3, H).

FIGURE 3

KNOW YOUR BACKPACK AIR BLOWER
Read this Operator's Manual and Safety Instructionsbeforeoperatingyour backpackair blower. Compare the

illustrationbelow (Figure4) with yourbackpack airblowertofamiliarize yourselfwith the locationof variouscontrols
and adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference.

1. On-off switch

2. Throttlelever

3. Speed lever

4. Pdmer

5. Choke lever

6. Airfilter cover

7. Fueltank cap

8. Starter rope handle

9. Spark plug

10. Muffler

11. Carburetoradjustment screws

FIGURE 4

4. Once the handle issecured, the blower tubewith

- handle can be twisted and swiveled. Ensure that
thethrottlecable does not become pinchedor
trappedwhen swiveling handle.

.5. Installthe extensiontube (if desired) ontoblower

tube by aligningthe tab on the extensionwiththe

correspondingarea on blower tube; then push
togetherand twist to secure.

6. Installthe curvednozzle tube in the same manner.
Twistto secure.

12. Anti-vibrationsprings

13. Quickrelease carryingstrep

14. Carryingstrap

15. Carryingfreme

16. Pleated tube

17. Blowertube

18. Extensiontube

19. Curved nozzletube

20. Blowerhousing

21. Clamp

22. Clampwithcable guide

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