Instruction Manual I CRAFTSMAN°I 19.9cc 2-Cycle 150 MPH/300CFM GASOLINE BLOWER Model No. 358.797203 • Safety • Assembly • • Operation Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol & WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers Call 7 am-7 to your questions about this product: pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun. 1-800-235-5878 Sears, 530086560 Roebuck 7/2/01 and Co., Hoffman
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY 2 2 4 5 7 8 Storage Troubleshooting Chart Emissions Statement Parts List Spanish Parts Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN® 9 10 10 12 15 Back Cover GAS BLOWER For one (1) year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Blower is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or work
starting oroperating unit.Donot point blower nozzle inthedirection of people orpets. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE • Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (including smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. • Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. • Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit.
• Empty thefueltankbefore storing theserequirements isaviolation ofthe theunit.Useupfuelleftincarburetorlaw.Thisunitisnotfactory equipped bystarting theengine andletting it withaspark arrestor; however, aspark rununtilitstops. arrestor isavailable asanoptional • Donotuseanyaccessory orattach- part.Ifaspark arrestor isrequired in mentother thanthose recommended yourarea, contact Sears Service for bythemanufacturer forusewithyour thecorrect kit.Thespark arrestor, unit.
KNOW YOUR BLOWER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare theillustrations withyourunittofamiliarize yourself withlocations ofthevarious controls andadjustments. Save thismanual forfuture reference. Blower Tube \\\\ Q-PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB removes air from the carburetor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This allows you to start the engine with fewer pulls on the starter rope.
IMPORTANT setunitonanysurface except aclean, Experience indicates thatalcohol hardarea whenstarting engine or blended fuels(called gasohol orusing while engine isrunning. Debris such ethanol ormethanol) canattract mois- asgravel, sand, dust, grass, etc.could turewhich leads toseparation and bepicked upbytheairintake and formation ofacids during storage. thrown outthrough thedischarge Acidic gascandamage thefuelsysopening, damaging theunitorproptemofanengine whileinstorage.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CARE & MAINTENANCE Check for Loose fasteners TASK and parts WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts Clean unit and labels Before each use After each use Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation Replace Yearly spark plug GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by your Sears Service Center. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the carburetor. If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, call our customer assistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer ,_ WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: • Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. • Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store unit with all guards in place.
TROUBLESHOOTING ,_ TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE Engine will not start. CAUSE REMEDY 1. Engine flooded. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 5. Compression Engine will not idle properly. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. low. Engine runs hot. 3. Install new spark plug. 4.
the failure of such an emission related part, the part will be repaired or replaced by Sears. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual.
