12 amp motor 215 mph/360 cfm electric blower/vacuum (22 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 358.796921
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!... : IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not 1'hrow=:Away operator, s manual MODEL NO. 358.797930-22.2cc 358.797970-22,2cc 358.796921-28.0cc 358.796982-28.0cc Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation SEAR6/ CRRFTSM RN® GAS POWER BLOWER Fuel Mix 16:1 2 Cycle Engine _I_WARNING: Read the Operator's Ma_al and follow a!l Warnings and *.Assembly * Maintenance Safety Instructions.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER BLOWER " ' ForOne Yearfrom dat_ of purchase, when this Power Blower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the operator's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workma,_hip.
IIIIII I[IIL fill IIII WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I IIIIHIIIIIIIIII IIIIIll Failure to follow all Safety Rules end Precautions can result in serious injury. A. KNOW YOUR UNIT 5. Do not set the tool on any surface except a clean, hard area to start the engine or while the engine is 1.
ii i,, IIIM,,II i iiii ii i i KNOW YOUR BLOWER iii iii iiii i A. INTRODUCTION B, UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Your blower is a high performance product designed 1. Remove contents from the carton if you have notdone tough jobs. Special Features Include: 2.
III IIIIII I ENGINE INFORMATION A. FUELING YOUR ENGINE 1. FUEL SAFETY 3. USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY: a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures. (16 parts gasoline to I part oil) b. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames.
iiiiii iiii1!11111111 B. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 3. CHECK THE UNIT FOR LOOSE BOLTS, NUTS, OR FITTINGS. Before operating your unit, always: Tighten, repair or replace parts as necessary. Youwill 1. ,_, CHECK OVER WARNINGS AND SAFETY need a Phillipsscrewdriver and a slottedscrewdriver. INSTRUCTIONS in this Operator's Manual.
IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE KNOB (HALF POSITION) OFF ] Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 IIII I IIIIIlU IIII D. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS 2. IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT Poor engine performance can be a result of other 91) r a.) Start the engine and turn throttle control to causes such as dirty air filter, carbon build-up on halfway between "Fast"...
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lU iiii iiiii iiii USING YOUR TOOL AS A BLOWER A. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Use the correct operating position ( Figure 7). Do 1. Read your Operator's Manual. Make certain you not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as completely understand and can follow all warningsand ladders, trees, steep slopes, roof tops, etc.
IIII IIII GENERAL MAINTENANCE IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIII A. AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption. Clean the Air Filter: • Frequently, • Always clean after 5 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, whichever is less. Follow these steps: 1.
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To repair or replace: 15. Hold the rope taut and make3completeturnsofthe 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the 6 pulley clockwise _ to place tension on the screws from the fan housing. Figure 9. pulley. Hold the putiey to retain tension. 2.
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iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii E. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start 1. Ignitionswitchoff, 1. Move switchto "Start". 2. Filltank with correctfuel mixture. 2, Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing, 3. Installnew plug. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 4.
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SEARS GAS BLOWER PdEPAIR PARTS LIST -MODEL 358.797930, 358.797970, • 358.796921 & 358.796982 Operator's Manual PART DESCRIPTION 530'067355 Operator's Manual 530-069271 Blower Tube Kit Carburetor Assembly - #530-035196 PART DESCRIPTION Valve Throttle 530-035197 530:035015 Screw i_530-035132 Throttle Shaft Ass'y. 530-035156 Idle Speed Screw 530-035138 Throttle...
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SEA_RS GAS BLOWER REPAIR PARTS LIST - MODEL 358,797930, 358.797970, 358.796921 & 358.796982 PART PART DESCPJPTION DESCRIPTION 530-015635 Screw #10-14x11/16 530-094215 Impeller 530-094212 Handle Cover 530-015661 Screw #10-14x3/4 530-010827 530-015382 Handle Ass'y. Washer 530-027157 Static Ground Wire 530-001543 530-026994 Handle Isolator 530-015367 Screw 530-015343...
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SEARS GAS BLOWER REPAIR PARTS LIST - MODEL 358.797930, 358.797970, 358.796921 & 358.796982...
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SEARS GAS BLOWER R_PAIR PARTS LIST - MODEL 358.797930, 358.797970, 358.796921 & 358.796982 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ,,,,,, ,,,,, , Cylinder 530-026818 Carburetor Case 530-012192 Model 358.796982 & 358.796921 530-019157 Carburetor Gasket 530-012168 Model 358.797930 & 358.797970 530-026981 Fuel Line Fitting 580-019111 Cylinder Gasket...
I|111I QUICK REFERENCE PAGE Read and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. page PREPARATION ................. 1. Wear eye protection. Dress safely -- boots or safety shoes, long pants. 3. Check for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts and repair. Inspectand make safe the area to be cut.
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ii lU The Model Number will be found below the top handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your unit. AIt parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores, WHEN ORDERING...