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Craftsman 358.797910 Operator's Manual page 6

Gas power blower

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B.
OPERATING
TIPS
&, WARNING
1
Do not
use
the
unit
without
the
blower
tubes[
properly
attached
to avmd
flying
debris
and]or|
impeller
contact
which
can cause
serious
injur_
/
1. Always
work
going
away from solid
objects
such
as wails,
large
stones,
automobiles
and
fences,
2. Do not
operate
unit
at full throttle
when
cleaning
in corners.
Clean corners by starting
in corners
and moving
outward to straight
areas
to prevent
an accumulation
of debris which could
fly into face,
3. Be careful
when
working
near
plants.
The
force of' the air could damage
tender plants
4. Direct
air flow
by directing
the nozzle dowu or
to one side.
5. Vary the air flow by turning the Throttle Knob
to the desired
setting.
Use low speed when blow-
ing
in
corners,
against
walls,
around
tender
plants,
in extremely
dusty
areas,
etc
Use high
speed when blowing in open areas,
A WARNING
Always
wear
eye protection
to prevent
rocks
or I
debms
from
being
blown
or rmocheting
into
the
eyes .mad.face which
can result
in blindness
or se-
[ rious
i_lur_.
6. Use the assist
handle
located on the back ofthe
u_fit when
working
above the waist
or when a
two-handed
gripis
desired.
7. Uses
For Your Blower:
a. Sweeping
debris or grass clippings
fi'om drive-
ways, sidewalks,
patios,
parks,
parking
lots,
barns,
stadiums,
etc.
b. Blowing
grass clippings,
straw, or leaves into
piles_
c. Fast drying
wet outdoor
areas such as a patio.
d. Removing
debris f_om corners,
around
joints,
and between
bricks.
e. Blowing light snow from driveways,
sidewalks,
or patios.
C.
PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS
Before
operating
your unit,
always:
1. _'CHECK
OVER
WARNINGS
AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
in this Operator's
Manuai.
Make certain
you completely
understand
and fol-
low each one.
2. v'CHECK
THE AIR FILTER.
Clean the filter if dirty before operating
the unit.
For location,
see the "Air Filter"
section.
3. _'CHECK
THE UNIT
FOR LOOSE
BOLTS,
NUTS,
OR FITTINGS.
Tighten,
repair, or replace parts
as necess.ary. You
will need a Phillips
screwdriver
and a 5/32 hex
wrench.
Use only genuine
replacement
parts
as
recommended
by Sears.
4. v'CHECK
THE FUEL TANK.
Fill with a clean, fresh fuel mixture
according
to
the instructions
in the "Fuel Mixture"
section.
NOTES
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