Craftsman 358.79477 Blower User Manual


 
SHOULDER STRAP ATTACHMENT
(optional accessory #71-85783)
1. Pass the shoulder strap over your
head and onto your left shoulder.
2. Snap the hook onto the retainer
(see following illustration).
BLOWER USE I VACUUM USE
Retainer __ II J_S_: ._,'_
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.
MULCHING BLADES
Your blower is equipped with mulching blades as a standard feature. When using
the vacuum attachment, the mulching blades automatically reduce debris at a
ratio of up to 16:1.
Throttle Position Lever
STOP Switch
Throttle Trigger
Starter
R°P X
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap _,
Upper Vacuum Tube
Spark Plug
Upper Blower Tube
Elbow Tube
Lower Vacuum Tube
Lower Blower Tube High-
Speed
Nozzle
Primer
Bulb
Vacuum Handle
STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop the
engine. To stop the engine, push and
hold the STOP switch in the STOP posi-
tion until the engine stops.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THRO]q-LE TRIGGER is used to se-
lect the desired engine speed.
THROTTLE POSITION LEVER
The THROTTLE POSITION LEVER is de-
signed to allow setting engine speed
during blower use only. To avoid caus-
ing damage to the unit, DO NOT at-
tempt to use the throttle position lever
during vacuum use.
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