Operator's Manual 3.4 HP, 2-Cycle 53 cc/3.2 cu. in. 235 mph/705 cfm BACKPACK AIR BLOWER Model 360.796900 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears. Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, V=s=four Craftsman website ;vww sears COmlCrattsman • • • • • • IL 60179 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Espa_ol U.S.
Dear Valued Customer, When you operate your new Craftsman air blower don't expect !o hear the high-pitchedengine noise commonly associatedwith motorizedpower equipment. L This is a blower designedto meet the needs of both professionaland occasional users and comply with future noise and emission standards.Many years of reseamh and engineeringwent intocreating this quieter, more efficientunit. By redesigningthe engine,fan, and blower housingcomponents, noise emissionswere cut by 50%.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place',Where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs. • TRAINING Read the operator's manual carefuUy.Become familiar with the controlsand know how to operate your air blower"properly. • • • • • • • Do not allow childrento use your air blower. Never allow adultsto use air blower without proper instructions.
:lead these instructionsand the operating manual in its entirety_beforeyou attemptto operate your new air blower. BlowerTube Curved Nozzle Tube Clamp (_, ExtensionTube Cable Guide Clamp with Blower Pleated Tube Combi-Wrench _TO][o.]: _,,,."[._o_tl _[.,._ The following items for the operation of your blower are available at your nearest Sears store. • Safety goggles • Airfilter • Hearing protection • Fuel stabilizer • Gloves • Spark plug • 2-Cycle air cooled engine oil • Gas can V-!.
4. - Once the handle is secured, the blower tube with handle can be twisted and swiveled. Ensure that the throttle cable does not become pinched or trapped when swiveling handle. .5. Installthe extension tube (if desired) onto blower tube by aligningthe tab on the extension with the correspondingarea on blower tube; then push togetherand twist to secure. 6. Installthe curved nozzle tube in the same manner. Twist to secure. then tighten the multi-functionhandle to blower with the two screws (Fig. 3, H).
HOW TO USE YOUR BACKPACK BLOWER AIR GASOUNE AND OIL MIXTURE Important! Do not use automotive or boat oils in your air blower. These oilsdo not have proper additives for 2-cycle, air-cooled enginesand can cause engine damage. The 2.cycle engine on this productrequiresa fuel mixtureof regular unleaded gasolineand a high quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil for lubricationof the bearings and other moving pads. The correctfuel:oil mixture is 40-1 (see Fuel Mixture Chad).
STARTING WARM Follow cold startinginstructionsbut leave choke lever in "RUN" position. STOPPING To stop engine, release the throttle lever and adjust the speed lever to "min_ position.Move switch to STOP (O) position.In an emergency, immediately move the switch to the STOP (O) position. ADJUSTING THE CARRYING STRAPS Put the blower on your back and yourarms through the carrying straps as shown.The back plate of the blower should rest securelyagainst your back. If the straps need to be tightened (Fig.
_n[ol :P,_[_ ENGINE Prepare your backpack air blower for storage at the end of the season or if the unitwill not be used for 30 days or more. REPLACE SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easy and run better. Set spark plug gap at .020". BEFORE STORING 1. Use soap and water to wipe down unit. 2. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and fasteners are securelyfastened. Inspectfor damaged or worn parts. Replace if necessary.
I PROB..BJI _ON CAUSE 1. Clean or replaceair filter. Enginesmokes e._cessively. 1. Dirtyairfilter. 2. Fuelmixtureincorrect. 2. Vedfyyouhave40-1 fuel mixture, 3. Carburetorrequiresmaintenance. 3. ContactSearsSe_ce Center. Enginehard tostart,will not 1. Fueltankempty. startor startsand onlyrunsa 2. Engineflooded. fewseconds. 1. RII tankwi_ correctfuel mi)_ 2. Removeand cleansparkplug;with spark plug removedand engineswitchedoff,crankenginea few timesto remove e_cessfuel fromcylinder.Reinstall sparkplug.
'i The Celifomia Air Resources Board and Sears are pleased to explain the eadssisn control system warranty on your t 996 and later lawn and garden equipment engine. In California, now lawn and garden equipment engines m_sl be des_jned, builf, and equipped to meet the state's stringent anli-smog standards.
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