Operator`s manual

blowertubes.Whenusingtheop-
tionalvacuumkit,alwaysinstallvac-
uumtubesandvacuumbagassem-
bly.Makesurevacuumbagassem-
blyiscompletelyzipped.
• Checkairintakeopening,blower
tubes,andvacuumtubesfrequently,
alwayswithenginestoppedand
sparkplugdisconnected.Keepvents
anddischargetubesfreeofdebris
whichcanaccumulateandrestrict
properairflow.
• Neverplaceanyobjectinairintake
openingasthiscouldrestrictproperair
flowandcausedamagetotheunit.
• Neveruseforspreadingchemicals,
fertilizers,orothersubstanceswhich
maycontaintoxicmaterials.
• Toavoidspreadingfire,donotuse
nearleaforbrushfires,fireplaces,
barbecuepits,ashtrays,etc.
• Useonlyforjobsexplainedinthis
manual.
MAINTAINYOURUNITPROPERLY
WARNING:Disconnectspark
plugbeforeperformingmaintenance
exceptforcarburetoradjustments.
• Haveallmaintenanceotherthanthe
recommendedproceduresdescribed
intheoperator'smanualperformed
byaSearsServiceCenter.
• UseonlyrecommendedCraftsman
replacementparts;useofanyother
partsmayvoidyourwarrantyand
causedamagetoyourunit.
• Emptyfueltankbeforestoringthe
unit.Useupfuelleftincarburetorby
startingengineandlettingitrununtil
itstops.
• Donotuseanyaccessoryorattach-
mentotherthanthoserecommended
bymanufacturerforusewithyourunit.
• Donotstoretheunitorfuelinaclosed
areawherefuelvaporscanreach
CARTON CONTENTS
sparks or an open flame from hot
water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store in a dry area out of reach of
children.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gaso-
line powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood ves-
sel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An
antivibration system does not guaran-
tee the avoidance of these problems.
Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must moni-
tor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is
equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirements of Cali-
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.
forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, 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. Fail-
ure to do so is a violation of the law.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE section for
information on maintenance of the
muffler and spark arresting screen.
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358,794773
• Blower
• Upper blower tube
• Lower blower tube
• High velocity nozzle
• Elbow tube
• Vacuum bag
• Upper vacuum tube
• Lower vacuum tube
• 2-Cycle engine oil
NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to
rattle in the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
,_WARNING: 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.