Craftsman 358.794300 Instruction Manual page 9

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and labels
Clean air filter
Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter
Check muffler bolts
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Every 50 hours of operation
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
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OWARNING: Avoid touching muf-
fler unless engine and muffler are cold.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
_!kWARNING: 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 or blower tubes.
The rotating blades can cause serious
injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or
accessing movable parts.
GEN ERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean
the unit using a damp cloth with a
mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
' /i Air Filter
_ , _ _ ! Cover
_/,_ Y ,_r Filter Screws
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions, Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
Cleaning the air filter:
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep debris from falling
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
• Throttle Lever - Ensure throttle lever
functions properly by moving the
throttle lever to the STOP position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Vacuum Bag - Do not use vacuum
bag if it is torn or damaged.
NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent. Doing so
can create a fire hazard or produce
harmful evaporative emissions.
3, Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry,
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
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