Operator’s Manual 2-Cycle HANDHELD BLOWER Model No. 316.79160* *The last digit of the model number varies. CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • ESPAÑOL, P. 15 Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.
TABLE OF CONTENTS All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS WARNING: WARNING: When using the unit, all safety instructions must be followed. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use. • • • • • • • • • • • Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited.
• • • • • Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair. Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts and accessories for this unit. Use of any other parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void the warranty. Keep the unit clean. Carefully remove vegetation and other debris that could block moving parts. To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor.
• SAFETY & 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 SYMBOL • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL MEANING • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS • Throttle Control Cleaning yards, garages, driveways, porches, patios, around walls, fences and more Handle On/Off Switch Starter Rope Grip Spark Plug NO ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED Cruise Control Muffler Upper Blower Tube Choke Lever General Use Tube Air Filter Cover Primer Bulb Special Use Tube Fuel Cap SPECIFICATIONS* Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLY Blower Outlet WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing blower tubes or nozzles. Upper Blower Tube WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never operate the unit without the upper blower tube firmly installed. Tab Slot ASSEMBLING THE UNIT • • Fig. 1 Always install the upper blower tube. The general use tube and special use tube are optional. • Use the general use tube for most operations.
OIL AND FUEL FUELING THE UNIT OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS The use of old and/or improperly mixed fuel is the most common cause of performance problems. Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper gasoline/oil mixture. WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area.
STARTING AND STOPPING On/Off Switch (I = On / O = Off) WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. WARNING: Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid Cruise Control serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 5).
OPERATION WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never operate the unit without the upper blower tube firmly installed. Handle WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, hand, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Air Intake HOLDING THE UNIT • • • • Fig. 6 Stand in the operating position (Fig. 6). Stand up straight. Do not bend over. Keep feet apart and firmly planted. Hold the unit with a firm grip.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the unit. Never perform cleaning or maintenance while the unit is running. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit from starting accidentally. Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
ADJUSTING THE IDLE SPEED If the engine will not idle properly: 1. Start the engine. Refer to Starting and Stopping. 2. Move the cruise control to the LO (slow) position and let the engine idle. NOTE: Make sure the choke lever is NOT engaged while adjusting the idle speed. • If the engine stops, increase the idle speed. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to turn the idle speed screw clockwise, 1/8 of a turn at a time, until the engine idles smoothly (Fig. 8). Idle Speed Screw Fig.
CLEANING AND STORAGE CLEANING STORAGE • WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the unit. • • • • Use a small brush to clean the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth. Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION THE ENGINE WILL NOT START The fuel tank is empty Fill the fuel tank with properly-mixed fuel The primer bulb was not pressed enough Press the primer bulb 10 times The engine is flooded Squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the engine starts The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel The spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug The choke lever was not flipped Refer to Sta
