Craftsman 358.794773 Operator's Manual page 5

blower tubes. When u sing t he op-
tional vacuum k it, a lways install vac-
uum tubes a nd vacuum b ag assem-
bly. M ake s ure vacuum b ag assem-
blyiscompletely zipped.
• Check airintake opening, blower
tubes, and vacuum t ubes frequently,
always with engine stopped and
spark p lug disconnected. Keep v ents
and discharge tubes free ofdebris
which c an accumulate and restrict
proper airflow.
• Never place a ny object inairintake
opening as this could r estrict proper air
flow and cause damage tothe unit.
• Never use forspreading chemicals,
fertilizers, orother substances which
may contain toxic materials.
• To avoid s preading fire, d onot u se
near l eaf o rbrush f ires, fireplaces,
barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
• Use only f orjobs explained inthis
manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR U NIT PROPERLY
WARNING: Disconnect spark
plug before performing maintenance
except forcarburetor adjustments.
• Have a ll m aintenance other than the
recommended procedures described
inthe operator's manual performed
byaSears Service Center.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
replacement parts; use ofany other
parts m ay v oid your w arranty and
cause d amage toyour unit.
• Empty fuel tank before storing the
unit. Use upfuel l eftincarburetor by
starting engine and letting i trun until
itstops.
• Do not u se any accessory orattach-
ment other than those r ecommended
bymanufacturer for u se with your unit.
• Do not s tore t he unit orfuel i naclosed
area w here fuel vapors can reach
CARTON CONTENTS
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 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 tool
and seek medical attention. An
antivibration system does not guaran-
tee the avoidance of these problems.
Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must moni-
tor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is
equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirements of Cali-
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.
forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, 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. Fail-
ure to do so is a violation of the law.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE section for
information on maintenance of the
muffler and spark arresting screen.
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358,794773
• Blower
• Upper blower tube
• Lower blower tube
• High velocity nozzle
• 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.