Craftsman 358.798940 Operator's Manual page 2

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 9
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 10
Assembly 4
Operation 5 Parts List 11
Maintenance 7 Spanish 15
Service & Adjustments 8 Parts Ordering Back Cover
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® GAS BLOWER
For one (!) year from the date of purchase, when this Gas Blower is maintained,
lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions
in the owner's manual, Sears witl repair, free of charge, any defect in materials or
workmanship.
This warranty excludes blower tubes, spark plug, and air cleaner, which are ex-
pendable parts and become worn during normal use.
If this Blower is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for only 90
days from the date of purchase. If this Blower is used for rental purposes, this
warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty ap-
plies only while this product is in use in the United States.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE BLOWER TO "THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED ST_.TES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dept. 13/81TWA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Faiiu re to follow all Safety Rules and Pre-
cautions carl result in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
• Read your Operator's Manual care-
fully until you completely understand
and can follow all warnings and
safety rules before operating the unit.
,, Restrict unit to users who understand
and witl follow all warnings and safety
rules in this manual.
PLAN AHEAD
o Always wear eye protection when op-
erating, servicing, or peffom'ting main-
tenance on unit. Wearing eye protec-
tion will help to prevent rocks or debris
from being blown or ricocheting into
eyes and face which can result in
blindness and!or serious injury.
= Always wear respirator or face mask
when working with unit in dusty envi-
ronments.
2
° Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove jewelry, loose
clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They car] be caught in moving parts.
, Do not operate unit when you are tired,
ill, upset, or if you are under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals away from work area a mini-
mum of 50 feet (15 m) when starting
or operating unit.
° Inspect tile area before starting the
unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or other-
wise cause injury or damage during
operation°
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
° Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause