Craftsman 358.794650 Operator's Manual page 6

which c an hurt people oranimals,
break g lass, orcause o ther damage.
• Never run unit w ithout the proper
equipment attached. When u sing
your u nit a sablower, always install
blower tubes. When u sing t he op-
tional vacuum k it, a lways install vac-
uum tubes a nd vacuum b ag assem-
bly. M ake s ure vacuum b ag assem-
blyiscompletely zipped.
• Check airintake opening, blower
tubes, and vacuum t ubes frequently,
always with engine stopped and
spark p lug disconnected. Keep v ents
and discharge tubes free ofdebris
which c an accumulate and restrict
proper airflow.
• Never place a ny object inairintake
opening as this could r estrict proper air
flow and cause damage tothe unit.
• Never use forspreading chemicals,
fertilizers, orother substances which
may contain toxic materials.
• To avoid s preading fire, d onot u se
near l eaf o rbrush f ires, fireplaces,
barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
• Use only f orjobs explained inthis
manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
WARNING: Disconnect spark
plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described
in the operator's manual performed
by a Sears Service Center.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
replacement parts; use of any other
parts may void your warranty and
cause damage to your unit.
• Empty fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by start-
ing engine and letting it run until it
stops.
• Do not use any accessory or attach-
ment other than those recommended
by manufacturer for use with your unit.
• Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed
area where fuel vapors can reach
sparks or an open flame from hot
water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store in a dry area out of reach of
children.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir-
culation disorders or abnormal swelling.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in other-
wise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-
vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equip-
ped with a temperature limiting muffler
and spark arresting screen which meets
the requirements of California Codes
4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and
the states of California, Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and
Washington require by law that many
internal combustion engines be equip-
ped with a spark arresting screen. If you
operate in a locale where such regula-
tions exist, you are legally responsible
for maintaining the operating condition of
these parts. Failure to do so is a viola-
tion of the law. Refer to the MAINTE-
NANCE section for information on main-
tenance of the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358,794650
• Blower
• Upper blower tube
• Lower blower tube
• High velocity nozzle
• Elbow tube
• Vacuum bag
• Upper vacuum tube
• Lower vacuum tube
• 2-cycle engine oil
NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to
rattle in the empty fuel tank.
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