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Instruction Manual I CRAFTSMAN°I 19.9cc 2-Cycle 150 MPH/300CFM GASOLINE BLOWER Model No. 358.797203 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol & WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
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Service & Adjustments Parts Ordering Back Cover FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® GAS BLOWER For one (1) year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Blower is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance...
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starting oroperating unit.Do not • Do not overreach or use from unsta- point blower nozzle i nthe direction of ble surfaces such as ladders, trees, people orpets. steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at all times. HANDLE FUEL W ITH CAUTION, •...
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• Empty the fuel t ank before storing these requirements isaviolation ofthe the unit. Use upfuel l eftincarburetor law. This unit i snot f actory equipped bystarting theengine and letting i t with aspark arrestor; however, aspark run until itstops. arrestor isavailable asanoptional •...
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand oil. when water is available. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 • Conserve water by using power blow- (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2...
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IMPORTANT set u nit o nany surface except aclean, Experience indicates that a lcohol hard area w hen s tarting engine or blended fuels (called gasohol orusing while e ngine isrunning. Debris such ethanol ormethanol) can attract mois- asgravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. c ould ture which l eads t oseparation bepicked u pbythe airintake and formation...
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Check for Loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use Clean unit and labels After each use Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation Replace spark plug Yearly GENERAL...
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ADJUSTING PROCEDURE We recommend all service and adjust- ments not listed in this manual be per- CAUTION: do not force plastic limiter formed by your Sears Service Center. caps on screw beyond the built-in stop CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT or damage will occur. Carburetor adjustment is critical and if...
Run engine at least 5 min- unit before storing or transporting. utes after adding stabilizer. • Store unit and fuel in a well venti- Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air lated area where fuel vapors cannot cooled) is already blended with fuel reach sparks or open flames from stabilizer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Difficult Starting" in Operation start.
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the failure of such an emission related scheduled for replacement as required part, the part will be repaired or re- maintenance, or which is scheduled placed by Sears. OWNER'S WAR- only for regular inspection to the effect RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the of "repair or replace as necessary"...