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Summary of Contents for 358.797251

Page 1: ...251 WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product For answers to your questions about this product Call 7 am 7 pm Mon Sat or 10 am 7 pm Sun 1 800 235 5878 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530088701 7 28 00 ...

Page 2: ...ou 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 oper ating servicing or performing mainte nance on unit Wearing eye protection will help to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and ...

Page 3: ...side blower tubes always direct blowing debris away from 3 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 equip ment attached When using your unit as a blower always install blower tubes When usi...

Page 4: ...oints discontinue use of this tool and seek medical attention An antivibration system does not guarantee the avoidance ofthese problems Users who operate power tools onacontinual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition ofthis tool CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model 358 797251 Blower Blower tube Nozzle Upper vacuum tube ...

Page 5: ...4 Assemble upper vacuum tube to unit by placing locking tabs located in side vacuum inlet in grooves on tube turn clockwise to tighten 5 Align slanted end of lower vacuum tube as shown Firmly push lower vacuum tube into upper vacuum tube 6 Insert the elbow tube into the blower outlet by placing tabs inside blower outlet in grooves and turning coun terclockwise until locked in position 7 When conve...

Page 6: ...nal form THROTTLE LOCK The THRO Fi LE LOCK is used to hold the throttle in the run and starting positions To activate throttle lock squeeze and hold Starter Handle f s t upder Vacuum Bag _ with Elbow Tube throttle trigger press and hold throttle lock then release throttle trigger THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed Fully squeeze the trigger for full speed operation CHOKE Th...

Page 7: ...tainer Once oil is added to gasoline shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract mois ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage...

Page 8: ...andle 5 more times If en gine does not start and operate properly refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT 9 To stop engine push and hold the STOP switch until the engine stops STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position 2 Activate the throttle lock 3 Press primer bulb 6 times 4 Sharply pull the starter rope handle until the engine runs 5 Squeeze and release the throttle trig ger to rele...

Page 9: ...damp cloth with a mild detergent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER Screw Air Filter Cover Air Filter Cleaning the air filter A dirty air filter decreases engine per formance and increases fuel consump tion and harmful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operation 1 Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the ...

Page 10: ...on screws beyond the built in stops or damage will occur Initial Settings 1 Turn the mixture screw counterclock wise until it stops 2 Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it stops Then turn counterclock wise 4 1 2 turns 3 Start motor and let it run for 3 min utes then proceed to adjust screws according to the instructions below If engine performance at initial set tings is acceptable no furth...

Page 11: ...tabilizer is an acceptable alterna tive in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabi lizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 minutes after ad ding stabilizer Craftsman 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled is already blended with fuel sta bilizer If you do not use this...

Page 12: ...s Service Contact Sears Service Clean or replace air filter Clean or replace spark plug and re gap See Service and Adjustments section 4 Contact Sears Service 5 Contact Sears Service 1 Adjust choke 2 Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture 3 Clean or replace air filter 4 See Service and Adjustments section 1 See Fueling Engine 2 Replace with correct spark plug 3 See Service and Adjust...

Page 13: ...and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1 800 473 7247 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of re pair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as req...

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