___ Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN_ 1.9 cu. in./32cc 2-Cycle GASOLINE BLOWER/VACUUM Model No. 358.798980 WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pro, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm 1-800-235-5878 Sears. Roebuck 530-084301 and Co.
Limited Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 2 4 5 7 8 Storage Troubleshooting Parts List Chart Spanish Parts and Ordering 9 t0 11 14 Back 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 operator's manual, Sears witl repair, free of charge, any defects in material or workmanship.
marked container for all fuel purposes. • Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit. , Do not fill fuel lank while engine is running. ,, Wipe up luel spills before starting engine. • Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and fueling site before starling engine. OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY • Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlel door. The engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer lurning Io avoid serious injury Irom the rotating blades.
areasarerequired 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.
• Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver Iorward toward blower outlet while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand. • Hold the vacuum inlet cover open until upper vacuum tube is installed. • Align slanted end ol lower vacuum tube as shown. Push lower vacuum tube into upper vacuum tube. • Assemble upper vacuum to unit; turn clockwise to tighten, • Insert the elbow tube into the blower outlet, Make sure the elbow tube is curved to the left.
• I Eye Blower Vacuum BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin. If you do not understand the safely rules, do not aflempt to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-235-5878. FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline, Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40: f (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trymg to start before the 5th pull, go to the next step. • Move choke to HALF position. • Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulis. NOTE: If engine has not started after 6 pulls, repeat all of the above steps. , Allow engine to run for 15 seconds, then move choke to OFF position. • Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow engine to idle.
----- cove, • Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from faTlinginto the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. * Remove parts as illustrated. . Wash the filter in soap and water. o Allow filter to dry. • Replace parts. We recommend att service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by your Sears Service Center. REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at .
for proper adjustment, After completing adjustments, check for acceleration, Resel if necessary. Acceleration Check If engine dies or hesitates instead of Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: • Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transpoding. • Store unit and luei in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE Engine wilt not start. CHART CAUSE ° • • F• i Ignition switch off. Engine flooded. Fuel tank empty Spark plug not fidng i • Fuel not reaching carburetor. • Compression E'ngine will not idre properly. • ;• ,• i• See "Starting Instructions" Flittank with correct fuel mixture. Install new spark plug Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. i t Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. low, • Carburetor requires adjustment. * Crankshaft seals worn.
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REPAIR PARTS Assern_v part Number 530-069130 (WA2;9_ 2 KIT KIT // KIT ._ KIT I'tJT,_.. _ ;_TK_ T KIT J 1 Key NO 1 P_rt No. Descrlpb_ 530-069729 Carburelor 530038403 (KiT = Can'Le,',ts) L_-t _t_" Cap-S_gle KEY NO. ,,,,,,, ,, '_ 2 3 13 Reoa_" Kit PART Ne_le NO. DESCRIPllON 53G-.095358 53_037250 530--069750 Coltecfion Bag Shoulder SIrap Vacuum Tube 530-03855S 530-095117 Tube & Nozzle ASS'y.
