Know Your Blower - Craftsman 358.796921 Operator's Manual

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KNOW YOUR BLOWER
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A. INTRODUCTION
Your blower is a high performance product designed for
tough jobs.
Special Features Include:
• Top handle for one-handed operation
• Direct Drive
• Vibration-Dampened Handle
• Weight - 11.5 Ibs.
• Convenient Upright Storage
• Rear Assist Handle for vematile operation
• AvailableGutter Attachment Kit #71-79992(optional
accessory)
• For Model 358.796982 and 358.796921, Vacuum
capability is included (See accompanying
manual).
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B, UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove contents from the carton if you have notdone
so.
2. Check parts against the Carton Contents List.
3. Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.
4. Notify your Sears Store immediately ff a part is missing
or damaged.
NOTE: It isnormal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an empty
fuel tank.
CARTON CONTENTS QTY.
Engine Assembly 1
Blower Tube 1
Nozzle Concentrator 1
(Models 358.797930,
358.796982 & 358.797970)
Nozzle Diffuser 1
(Model 358.796921)
8 oz. 2-cycle Engine Oil
Operator's Manual 1
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MODEL 358.796921 SHOWN
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ASSEMBLY
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A. PREPARATION
Your Operator's Manual has been developed to help
you assemble the unit and to understand its safe opera-
tion. It is important that you read your manual com-
pletely to become familiar with the tool before you begin
assembly.
1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S).
2; No tools are required to assemble Model No.
......... 358.796921, A flathead screwdriver is required for
Model No. 358.797930, 358.797970, and
358.796982.
B. BLOWER ASSEMBLY
1. Locate the two projections on the side of the Blower
Tube. Figure 1.
2. Align the grooves 0nthe Nozzle'_ith the _roie_tions
and push the Nozzle onto the Blower Tube.
3. Turn the Nozzle clockwise _ until the parts snap
in place and are firmly tightened.
4.. Slide the blower tube and nozzle assembly into the
engine housing until it bottoms out (approximately
2-1/2"). Figure 1.
5. Align the blowertube assembly Sothe nozzle is pointing
as shown in Figure 1.
6. Secure the blower tube assembly by tightening the
T-handle or screw until hand-tight. Figure 1.
(TUBES SHOWN FOR
MODEL 358.796921 )
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