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• Empty fuel tank before storing the
unit. Use up fuel left in carburetor
by
starting 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 a dry area out of reach of
children.
SAFETY
NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the 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 the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An
antivibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate 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 358.797340
• Blower
• Blower tube
• 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.
WARNING:
If you receive
your
unit assembled,
repeat all steps to en-
sure your unit is properly assembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
•
A standard 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. Align the rib on the blower tube
with the groove in the blower outlet;
slide the tube into place.
NOTE: Tube clamp must be loose
enough to allow blower tube to be in-
serted in blower outlet. Loosen tube
clamp by turning knob counterclockwise.
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Blower
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Outlet
Blower
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,
Tube
4_€
r
_Groove
_
_
Rib'--...........
2. Tighten the tube clamp by turning
the knob clockwise.
3.
To remove the tube, turn the knob
to loosen clamp; remove tube.
VACUUM
ASSEMBLY
VACUUM
BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the vacuum
bag and insert the elbow tube.
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