Know Your Unit; Plan Ahead - Craftsman 358.798980 Operator's Manual

Limited Warranty Statement 2 Storage 9
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart t0
Assembly 4 Parts List 11
Operation 5
Maintenance 7 Spanish 14
Service & Adjustments 8 Parts and Ordering Back
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS BEST CRAFTSMAN" GAS BLOWER
For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Gas Blower is maintained,
lubricated, and tuned up according to the instructions in the operator's manual,
Sears witl repair, free of charge, any defects in material or workmanship.
This warranty excludes blower tubes, spark plug, and air cleaner, which are ex-
pendable parts and become worn during normal use.
If this blower is used for commercial purposes, thiswarranty applies for 90 days from
the date of purchase. If this Blower is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies
for 30 days from the dale of purchase. This warranty applies only while this product
is in use in the United States.
WARRANTY SERVICE 1S AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE BLOWER TO THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from slate to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dept. D/81TWA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Pre-
cautions can result in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
• Read your Operator's Manual care-
fully until you completely understand
and can follow all wamings and
safety rules before operating the unit.
• Restrict unit to users who understand
and wil! follow all warnings and safety
rules in this manual.
PLAN AHEAD
• Always wear eye protection when op-
erating, servicing, or performing
maintenance on unit. Wearing eye
protection will help to prevent rocks
or debris from being blown or rico-
cheting into eyes and face which can
result in blindness and/or serious in-
jury.
• Always wear respirator or face mask
when working with unit in dusty envi-
ronments.
o Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove jewelry, loose
clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties; tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving pads.
• Do nol operate the unit when you are
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or me_-
cation.
• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals away from work area a mini-
mum of 50 feet (15 m) when starting
or operating unit.
• Inspect the area before starting the
unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or other-
wise cause injury or damage during
operation.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
- Eliminate al! sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored,
. Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area:
store fuel in a cool, dry, well venti-
lated place; use an approved,
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