Craftsman 358.797290 Operator's Manual page 6

SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT
(for vacuum use only)
1. Hoid the unit as shown.
2. Pass the shoulder strap over your
head and onto your left shoulder.
3. Extend you right arm toward the
rear of the vacuum bag.
4. Adjust shoulder strap until the vac-
uum bag/shoulder strap seam lies
between your thumb and index
finger.
5. Make sure air flows freely from the
elbow tube into bag. If bag is
kinked, the unit will not operate
properly.
KNOW YOUR BLOWER
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-
tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-
ence.
MULCHING BLADES
Your blower is equipped with mulching blades as a standard feature. When using
the optional vacuum attachment, the mulching blades automatically reduce debris
at a ratio of up to 16:1.
Spark
Plug
AZ
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop
the engine. The switch stays in the ON
position. To stop engine, push and
hold the switch in the STOP position
until the engine comes to a complete
stop.
THROTTLE LEVER
The THROTTLE LEVER controls engine
speed. Move it all the way forward for
Throttle Lever
Primer
Button
Choke _-.—►
Blower
Lever
Tube
uum Bag
Upper
Vacuum Tube—..
GDLower
Vacuum Tube
full speed operation. Move it all the
backward for idle speed.
PRIMER BUTTON
The PRIMER BUTTON removes air from
the carburetor and fuel lines and fills
them with fuel. This allows you to start
the engine with fewer pulls on the
starter rope. Activate primer button by
pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original position.
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ON/STOP
Switch
Fuel Mix
Fill
\ Cap
o
Starter
/
Rope
Rear
Handle
way