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Operator's Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 210 MPH/450 CFM GASOLINE POWERED BLOWERNAC Model No. 358.794763 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol, p. 21 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product.
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CRAFTSMAN FU LL WARRANTY If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
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Hazard zone f orthrown objects. Keep c hildren, bystanders, and animals away f rom work a rea a minimum of30feet ( 10 meters) when s tarting or operating unit. Do not p oint blower nozzle i nthe direction ofpeople orpets. Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosing hanging secure...
• Do not o perate unit w hen y ou are _WARNING: F ailure tofollow all tired, ill,upset, orifyou areunder the Safety Rules and Precautions canre- influence ofalcohol, drugs, ormedi- sult i nserious injury. cation. • Keep c hildren, bystanders, and ani- KNOW YOUR U NIT mals a way f rom work a rea amini-...
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Sears Service Center. ning. Debris such asgravel, sand, • Use only recommended Craftsman dust, grass, etc. c ould b epicked upby replacement parts; use of any other the airintake and thrown out t hrough...
CARTON C ONTENTS 3. Align the slots on the lower blower Check carton c ontents against the fol- tube with the tabs on the upper lowing list. blower tube. Model 358,794763 • Blower er BIow.,_ er TUbTe b • Upper blower tube •...
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Push the small end ofthe elbow release the latch while pulling up tube through the small opening on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand. the bag. Hold the vacuum inlet cover open until upper vacuum tube is installed. Vacuum Inlet Cover...
2. Remove the vacuum t ubes b y turn- SHOULDER STRAP ATTACHMENT ing the tubes c lockwise. 1. Pass the shoulder strap over your 3. Close t he vacuum i nlet cover and head and onto your left shoulder. make s ure itislatched closed. 2.
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KNOW YOUR BLOWER READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. MULCHING BLADES Your blower is equipped with mulching blades as a standard feature.
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. areas such as gutters, screens, patios, We recommend Craftsman brand syn- grills, porches, and gardens. thetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio • Watch out for children, pets, open of 40:1.
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IMPORTANT STARTING A COLD ENGINE Use of alcohol blended fuels (called warm engine after running out of fuel) gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) Move the throttle position lever can cause major engine performance (cruise control) to the idle position. and durability problems.
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STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Pull starter rope handle with a con- Flooded engines can be started by mov- trolled and steady motion while squeezing throttle trigger until en- ing the start lever to the RUN position gine starts and runs. and fully squeezing the throttle trigger.
CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING Button ,_'_\ SCREWS Air Filter X_'_ Once each year, ensure muffler mounting screws are secure and tight- ened properly to prevent damage. Air Filter Cover "__ Cleaning the air filter: 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber...
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Run lated area where fuel vapors cannot engine at least 3 minutes after adding reach sparks or open flames from stabilizer. water heaters, electric motors or Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air switches, furnaces, etc. cooled) is already blended with fuel •...
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that re- quire operation of the unit. CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE Engine will not i 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"...
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- ing your warranty rights and responsibili- LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental ties, you should contact your nearest Protection Agency/California Air Re- authorized service center, call Sears at sources Board and Sears, Roebuck and 1-800-469-4663, or send e-mail corre- Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the spondence to emission.warranty@...
e-mail correspondence to emission. repair on emission related parts will be warranty@ HCOP- emission.com. provided without charge to the owner if WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER- the part is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: VICE: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all Sears Service Cen- Carburetor, air filter (covered up to main- ters.