Craftsman 358.797251 Operator's Manual page 3

• Mix and pour fuel inanoutdoor area;
store f uel inacool, dry, well ventilated
place; use anapproved, marked con-
tainer for a ll f uel p urposes.
• Do not s moke while h andling fuel o r
while o perating theunit.
• Make s ure theunit i sproperly as-
sembled and ingood o perating condi-
tion.
• Do not f illfuel tank while engine ishot
orrunning.
• Avoid spilling fuel oroil.Wipe u pfuel
spills b efore starting engine.
• Move a tleast 10feet ( 3meters) away
from fuel a nd fueling site before start-
ing engine.
• Always store g asoline inacontainer
approved forflammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR U NIT SAFELY
,l_ WARNING: Stop the engine before
opening the vacuum inlet door. The en-
gine must be stopped and the impeller
blades no longer turning to avoid serious
injury from the rotating blades.
• Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do
not use until unit is in proper working
order.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil
and fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room, building or other unventi-
lated area. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
• To avoid static electricity shock, do not
wear rubber gloves or any other insu-
lated gloves while operating unit.
• Do not set unit on any surface except
a clean, hard area while engine is run-
ning. Debris such as gravel, sand,
dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by
the air intake and thrown out through
discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to
bystanders or operator.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or where
explosive vapors or carbon monoxide
build up could be present.
• Do not overreach or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing
and balance at all times.
• Never place objects inside blower tubes;
always direct blowing debris away from
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people, animals, glass, and solid objects
such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc.
The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which
can hurt people or animals, break glass,
or cause other damage.
• Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as
a blower, always install blower tubes.
When using your unit as a vacuum, al-
ways install vacuum tubes and vacuum
bag assembly. Make sure vacuum bag
assembly is completely zipped.
• Check air intake opening, blower
tubes, vacuum tubes, and elbow tube
frequently, always with engine stopped
and spark plug disconnected. Keep
vents and discharge tubes free of de-
bris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
• Never place any object in air intake
opening as this could restrict proper air
flow and cause damage to unit.
• Never use for spreading chemicals,
fertilizers, or other substances which
may contain toxic materials.
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, bar-
becue pits, ashtrays, etc.
• Use only for jobs explained in manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described
in the Operator's Manual performed by
Sears Service.
• Disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing maintenance except for carburetor
adjustments.
• Use only recommended CraftsmanZ
replacement parts; use of any other
parts may void your warranty and
cause damage to your unit.
• Empty fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting
engine and letting it run until it stops.
• Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by man-
ufacturer for use with your unit.
• Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed
area where fuel vapors can reach
sparks or an open flame from hot
water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store in dry area out of reach of chil-
dren.