Craftsman 358.797120 Instruction Manual page 5

KNOW YOUR BLOWER
READ THIS iNSTRUCTiON 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.
Primer Button
Choke Lever
Fuel Mix
Throttle
Lever
Blower
Tube
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Rope
Rear
Handle
THROTTLE LEVER
The THRO'iq-LE LEVER is used to select
the desired engine speed and to stop
the engine. Move the throttle lever to
the 'f_ position for full speed opera-
tion. Move the throttle lever to the
position for idle speed. To stop
the engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.
PRIMER BUTTON
The PRIMER BUqq-ONremoves air from
the carburetor and fuel lines and fills
them with fuel. This allows you to start
the engine with fewer pulls on the starter
rope. Activate primer button by pressing
it and allowing it to return to its original
position.
CHOKE LEVER
Tile CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold starting. Activate
the choke by moving the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position. After engine
attempts to start, move the choke lever
to the HALF CHOKE position. Once en-
gine starts, move choke lever to the
RUN position.
OPERATING TIPS
• While blowing debris, hold the unit
with the muffler side facing away
from your body and clothes (see OP-
ERATING POSITION below).
• To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hear-
ing protection is required.
• To reduce the risk of injury associated
with contacting rotating parts, stop the
engine before installing or removing
attachments. Do not operate without
guard(s) in place.
• Operate power equipment only at rea-
sonable hours-not early in the morn-
ing or late at night when people might
be disturbed. Comply with times listed
in local ordinances. Usual recommen-
dations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
• To reduce noise levels, limit the num-
ber of pieces of equipment used at
any one time.
• To reduce noise levels, operate pow-
er blowers at the lowest possible
throttle speed to do the job.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen
debris before blowing.
• In dusty conditions, slightly dampen
surfaces or use a mister attachment
when water is available.
• Conserve water by using power blow-
ers instead of hoses for many lawn
and garden applications, including
areas such as gutters, screens, patios,
grills, porches, and gardens.
• Watch out for children, pets, open
windows, or freshly washed cars.
Blow debris away safely.
• Use the full blower nozzle extension
so the air stream can work close to
the ground.
• After using blowers and other equip-
ment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris
in trash receptacles.
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