Instruction manual

• Disconnect spark plug before per-
forming maintenance except for car-
buretor adjustments.
• Use only recommended Craftsman ®
replacement parts; use of any other
parts may void your warranty and
cause damage to your unit.
• Empty fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by start-
ing engine and letting it run until it
stops.
• Do not use any accessory or attach-
ment other than those recommended
by manufacturer for use with your unit.
• Do not store the unit or fuel in a
closed area where fuel vapors can
reach sparks or an open flame from
hot water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store in dry area out of reach of chil-
dren.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir-
culation disorders or abnormal swelling.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in other-
wise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue use of this tool and
seek medical attention. An antivibration
system does not guarantee the avoid-
ance of these problems. Users who op-
erate power tools on a continual and
regular basis must monitor closely their
physical condition and the condition of
this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equip-
ped with a temperature limiting muffler
and spark arresting screen which
meets the requirements of California
Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest
land and the states of California, Ida-
ho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion en-
gines be equipped with a spark arrest-
ing screen. If you operate in a locale
where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts.
Failure to do so is a violation of the
law. Refer to the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion for information on maintenance of
the muffler and spark arresting screen.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.794560
Blower
Blower tube
Nozzle
Upper vacuum tube
Lower vacuum tube
Elbow tube
Vacuum bag
Shoulder Strap
2-Cycle Engine Oil
NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to
rattle in the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
_IkWARNING: Stop engine and be
sure the impeller blades have stopped
turning before opening the vacuum in-
let door or attempting to insert or re-
move the vacuum tubes. The rotating
blades can cause serious injury. Al-
ways disconnect the spark plug before
-4-
performing maintenance or accessing
movable parts.
_IkWARNING: If you receive your
unit assembled, repeat all steps to en-
sure your unit is properly assembled
and all fasteners are secure.
• Astandard screwdriver is required
for assembly.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
If you have already assembled your
unit for use as a vacuum, remove the
vacuum tubes and collection bag.
1. Assemble the blower tube and
nozzle to the unit by placing tabs in
grooves and turning clockwise until
locked in position.
Blower Blower
Tube Outlet ,
Nozzle
g
Groove Tabs