CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase
of a Sears
Craftsman Gasoline Blower. It has been designed, engi-
neered and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-
ter/Department or call the 1-800 number listed on the front
of this manual. Sears has competent, well trained techni-
cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."
MODEL NUMBER:
358.798960
358.798980
DATE CODE/SERIAL NO.:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
THE MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER
WILL BE
FOUND ON THE PRODUCT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance
Agreement
is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears Store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and
using your unit.
• Follow the instructions
under "Customer Responsibi-
lities" and "Storage" sections of this Operator's Manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
AIR VELOCITY
170mph
AIR VOLUME
350 cu. ft.lmin.
ENGINE
32cc 2-cycle Air-Cooled
ENGINE RPM
7000-7600
Operating
3800-4600
Idle
.
FUEUOIL MIX RATIO
40:1 (3.2 oz. per
gallon gas)
IGNITION
Solid State
(Airgap010" to .014")
IGNITION TIMING
Non-adjustable, fixed
SPARK PLUG
Champion (RCJ-SY)
SPARK PLUG GAP
025"
SPECIAL NOTICE
For users on U.S. Forest Land and in some states, including
California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Idaho,
Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington:
Certain internal combustion engines operated on forest,
brush, and/or grass-covered lands in the above areas are
required to be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in
effective working order, or the engine must be constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check
with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to
these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements is a
violation of the law. This unit is not factory-equipped with a
spark arrestor; however, a spark arrestor is available as an
optional part. If a spark arrestor is required in your area, con-
tact your SEARS Service Center/Department for the correct
kit.
Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5.269.665; 5.211,144;
5.174.255; 5.035.586: 4.940.028: 4.846.123; 4,674,146; 4,474,327; 4.413.371; 4,404,706;
4,402.106; 4.387.852; 4.325,163; 4.286.675; Re.33.050; 0349,983; 0322.971; 0304.510:
0299.074; 0266,355; 0263.547. Other U.S.and foreign patents pending.
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS BEST CRAFTSMAN GAS BLOWER
For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Gas Blower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the
instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defects in material or workmanship.
This warranty excludes blower tubes, spark plug and air cleaner, which are expendable parts and become worn during
normal use.
If this Blower is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for 90 days from date of purchase. If this Blower is
used for rental purposes this warranty applies for 30 days from date of purchase. This warranty applies 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 STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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