Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 31 cc/2-Cycle/210 MPH GAS POWEREDBLOWER/VAC Model No, 316.797210 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa6ol _ Save this manual Before using this product, ARNING: read this manual and follow for future reference. all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck, and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 OPERATOR'SMANUAL PARTNO. 1B2522 PRINTED IN U.S.A. USA Rev.
Warranty Statement 2 Service and Adjustments 16 Safety Rules 2 Storage 17 Accessories or Attachments 6 Specifications 17 Assembly Operation 6 9 Troubleshooting Parts List 18 19 EspaSol 22 Maintenance FULL TWO 14 YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS-POWERED BLOWER AND BLOWER/VAC For two (2) years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas-Powered Slower or BlowerNac is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructionsin the operator's
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. safety precautions should be observed, WARNING: To guard against injury, basic including the following rules for safe operation: The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding.
• Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. • Never use this unit for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or other substances which may contain toxic materials. • Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light. • To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark arrestor, keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up. • Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel. • Avoid accidental starting.
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING ,a, • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used with other symbols. • READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury.
SYMBOL I MEANING • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN o@ • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF or STOP • THRO'n'LE CONTROL Indicates "HIGH" or "FASTEST" speed. • THROTTLE CONTROL Indicates "IDLE", "LOW" or "SLOWEST" speed. A This unit is vacuum capable and the vacuum attachment comes with your unit. Be sure to read and follow all safety, assembly and operating instructions outlined in this operator's manual.
Tab Notch Tabs Upper Vac Tube Fig. 2 Fig. 1 ASSEMBLING UNIT AS A VACUUM Vacuum Tube Assembly stop the engine allowserious the impeller to stop ARNING: To and prevent personal injury, before installing or changing tubes. _ll A Tab Button WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit, always install vacuum tubes, vacuum bag and make sure the vacuum bag is completely zipped closed when operating this unit as a vacuum. Fig.
5. Install the vacuum bag tube over the blower outlet and push on until both tabs snap into place (Fig. 6). Position so the elbow inside the bag slants upwards. Removing 1. Remove the vacuum bag by pressing both tabs on the vacuum bag elbow at the same time and pulling off the blower (Fig. 6). 2. Loosen the knob completely on the vacuum tube, swing back slightly and unhook from the bottom of the vacuum door to remove. 3. Close the vacuum door by pressing down to snap in place.
KNOWYOUR BLOWER or BLOWER/VACUUM READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Throttle Control On/Off Stop Control Primer Bulb Assembled as a Blower Blower Tube \ Assembled Starter Rope Grip Fuel Cap Choke Control Air Filter Cover ,%, as a Vacuum Vacuum Inlet Door Cap Vacuum Bag Elbow Vacuum Bag \ Knob
THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON UNLEADED GAS AND OIL MIXTURE. TO FUEL ENGINE OII and Fuel Mixing Instructions A Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of unleaded gasoline with 2-cycle engine oil in a separate fuel can, 40:1. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank. A CAUTION: Be sure to read these instructions carefully before attempting to start or operate this unit. Using old or improper oil or fuel, or improperly mixing the oil and fuel can cause engine damage.
IMPORTANT 7. Experience indicatesthat alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
HOLDING A THE BLOWER WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury to yourself or others, or damage to the unit, make sure all tubes and guards are in place before operating your unit. Check for the following before operating the unit: • Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt. • If the conditions are dusty, a dust mask or face mask is being worn. • The unit is in good working condition.
OPERATING A Emptying the Vacuum Bag AS A VACUUM WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, turn off the unit and allow the impeller to stop before opening vacuum door or installing or removing vacuum bag, WARNING: TO prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit, always install vacuum tubes, vacuum bag and make sure the vacuum bag is completely zipped closed when operating this unit as a vacuum. 1.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Before each use Check for loose or damaged parts. Before each use Check for loose fasteners and parts. Between each use Clean units and labels. Every 10 hours Clean and re-oil air filter Every 50 hours Check spark plug condition and gap. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE NOTE: Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. Your unit's air filter is one of the most important areas to maintain.
TO REPLACE Use a Champion DJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent). Correct air gap is 0.020 in. (0.50 mm). Remove plug after every 50 hours of operation and check its condition (Fig. 22). m 1. Stop the engine and remove the air filter cover. See Air Filter Maintenance. o Air Filter SPARK PLUG 2. Pull the wire off of the spark plug. 3. Clean around the spark plug and remove it from the cylinder head. ® NOTE: Replace a cracked, fouled or dirty spark plug.
CLEANING THE VACUUM BAG 3. Wash the bag once a year or more often if needed as follows: 1. Empty the bag after each use to avoid deterioration and obstructing air flow, which will reduce the performance of the vacuum. 2. a. Remove the vacuum bag. b. Turn bag inside out. Wearing eye protection and a dust mask, clean the bag as needed. Turn the bag inside out after initial emptying and vigorously shake out dust and debris. c. Hang up. d. Hose down thoroughly. e. Hang to dry. f. Turn bag right side out.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in fuel storage container. Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least five (5) minutes after adding stabilizer. It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
CAUSE TROUBLE Engine will not start Engine will not idle Engine will not accelerate Engine lacks power or stalls when under load Engine smokes excessively Unit will not blow or vacuum REMEDY Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pushed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times, Fuel should be visible in the bulb Fouled spark plug Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
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