Blower Tube Assembly - Craftsman 358.798980 Operator's Manual

areas arerequired
to be equipped with
a spark arrestor, maintained in effective
working order, or the engine must be
constructed, equipped, and maintained
for the prevention of fire. Check with
your state or local authorities for regu-
lations pertaining to these require-
ments. Failure to follow these require-
ments is a violation of the law. This unit
is not factory equipped with a spark ar-
restor; however, a spark arrestor is
available as an optional part. If a spark
arrestor is required in your area, con-
tact Sears Service for the correct kit.
The spark arrestor, blower tubes, and
nozzles must be assembled to unff to
be in full compliance with regulations.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gaso-
line powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood ves-
sel damage in otherwise 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 too!
and seek medical attention. An
ant!vibration system does not guaran-
tee Ihe avoidance of these problems.
Users who operate power tools on a
COntinualand regular basis must moni-
tor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool_
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.798980
• Blower
• Blower tube
• Nozzle
• Upper vacuum tube
• Lower vacuum tube
• Elbow tube
o Vacuum bag
° 2-Cycle Engine Oil
NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to
rattle in the empty fuel lank.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat a!l steps to ensure your unil is
properly assembled and all fasteners
are secure.
• No tools are required for assembly.
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
• Assemble the blower tube and nozzle
to the unit (turn clockwise to tighten).
Blower Slower
_
Tube. Outlet _ B_
__Nozzle
VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
• Open the zipper on the vacuum bag
and insert the etbow tube.
• Push the end of the elbow tube with
the grooves through the small bag
tube opening. Make sure the bag
tube opening is flush against the
raised rib in the middle of the tube.
• Close the zipper on the bag. Make
sure the zipper is closed completely
and the zipper seam is tucked toward
inside of the bag.
Raised Si___ Bag Tube
Efbow_ JI _ Opening
Tube _ - _ Looped
Zipper I
_ _
Strap
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VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY
WARNING Slop engine and be sure
the impairer blades have stopped turn-
ing before opening the vacuum inlet
door or attempting to insert or remove
the vacuum tubes. The rotating blades
can cause sedous injury.
,, Remove blower tube from engine.
= Insert a screwdriver into the latch
area on the vacuum inlet cover.
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sl_er
_ (_ ._ Vacuum
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