Operation; On/Stop Switch; Primer Bulb; Choke - Craftsman 358.797251 Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR BLOWER
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
Compare illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various con-
trois and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
MULCHING BLADES
Your blower is equipped with mulching blades as a standard feature. When using the
vacuum attachment, the mulching blades automatically reduce debris at a ratio of up
to 16:1.
_-, ...... Throttle Choke Lever
Lock ,,
Throttle Trigger _ ",,
Primer
^_(L_\_--- ON/STOP _ _ ,'>-, Bulb
_'!-- I _::0" Switch _ ___. _ Fuel Mix
_, Blower Spark _:=== _ _ _ Fill Cap
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"Jtzz'e Tube Plug _1 r-------
Upper
Vacuum Tube
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Lower
Vacuum Tube
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop the
engine. To stop the engine, hold the
switch in the STOP position.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the
carburetor and fuel lines and fills them
with fuel. This allows you to start the en-
gine with fewer pulls on the starter rope.
Activate the primer bulb by pressing it
and allowing it to return to its original
form.
THROTTLE LOCK
The THRO-Fi-LE LOCK is used to hold the
throttle in the run and starting positions. To
activate throttle lock, squeeze and hold
Starter
Handle
f s t°upder
Vacuum Bag
_/with Elbow ......
Tube
throttle trigger, press and hold throttle lock,
then release throttle trigger.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed. Fully squeeze the trigger for full
speed operation.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold starting. Activate
the choke by moving the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position. After the en-
gine attempts to start, move the choke to
the HALF CHOKE position. Once the en-
gine starts, move the choke lever to the
OFF CHOKE position.
OPERATING TIPS
• To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hearing
protection is required.
• To reduce the risk of injury associated
with contacting rotating parts, stop the
engine before installing or removing
attachments. Do not operate without
guard(s) in place.
• Operate power equipment only at rea-
sonable hours-not early in the morn-
ing or late at night when people might
be disturbed. Comply with times listed
in local ordinances. Usual recommen-
dations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
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