Craftsman 358.797982 Blower User Manual


 
7. Keep children, bystanders, and animals safe-
ly away. __furestartingtheenb'_ and dw-lngop-
erase, r_a_ cer_in c_ildr_ people, _ w_imais
area_in'_r_. of 30 feet away _ the work area.
8. Check mr retake opening, blower tubes, vac-
umn tubes, and elbow tube fi_uentl_ always
with engine s_ped and s.l_rk_plug discormecte_,
_eep ven_s an_ alSC!W.rgertmes tree oIaeDrm wRlCl_
a_mulate and re_ properair flow.
9. use the eonrect ol_rating posi_on. Figure 9.
Do not oVeXreaeh or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees,'_teep dope_ rooftops, et_
Keep _ footing and balance at all times_
10.To avoid shock from static e_h-lei_j_ do not
wear rubberglovasor any otherinsulatedgloves
while operat'mg the unit.
_l.Never place objects inside blower tubes; a!-
ways diredt blowing debris a'way from people , ani-
mals, glass, and solid 01_jectssuch as tx_s,-automo-
biles,walls,etc_ The force ofair e_n causerocks,
dirt,orsticks to be thrownortorice_.het whichmay
hurt people ora_imal_breakglass, et_
12.Never run the unit without the proper equip.
merit attached. When usingyour unit as a blower,
always install blower tubea When using your unit
asa vacuum,alwaysinstallvacuum _ubesand col-
lectionbag assembly. Make sure collection bag as-
sembly is completely zipped as shown in Figure 4.
13.When using the unit as a va_um_ a_ways use
theshoulder strap to avoid lossofcontrol.
B. _OPERATING TIPS -'7 BLOWER [ A WAR_._ING I
...................... ...... . IAlways wear eye protection to prevent rocks or[
[ A WAlinG |debr_ from being blown or ricocheting into the[
[Do not use the unit as a btower wRhout the blow [eyes and face which can Tesult in blindness or se- |
[ear tubes properly attaehed to avmd flying debris [_Ons injury. [
[and/or impeller contact which _ cause serious
6. Use me assist handle [ocatc_tonthehacko_.the
unitwhen working'_e the waistor when a
1. Always work going away from solid objects two-handed grip is de_d-.
such as waiis, trees, autom6bfles,and fences. 7. _ses For Your Blower.
2. Clean comers by starting in corners and mov-
ing outward to straight areas to prevent an accu-
mulation of debriswhich could flyintoface.
,'_3._Be_eareful.when working near plants. The
force of the air could damage .ten_er plants.
4_ Direct air flow by directing the nozzle down or
to One side.
5. Vary the air flow by adjusting your grip on the
throttle trigge_
C. ,OPERATING TIPS --- VACUUM
Sweeping debris or grass clipp'mgs from drive-
ways, sidewalks, patios, park_,parking lots,
barns, stadiums, etc.
h. Blowing grassClippings,straw,orIeaves into
ties.
_ d_ag,wet outdoorareassu_ asa_atio.
d. Removing debr_ fromcorners,ardundjoints,
and betweenbricks.
e. Blowing_ightsnow f_omdriveways,sidewalks,
or_patio_
WARNING .[_
Do not use the unit as a vacuum without the vaeu I
um tube .and collection bag properly attached to |
avoid flying debris .mrd/or impeller contact which [
can ea.use sermus _ Always make sure the [
eoHe_ionbagis completely zlpped before the en-[
_e_s,started. - .._ " |
I. When using your _- as a VaCUUm, l_stresults
are achieved when the unit is operated at full
throttIe. Engage the Throttle Lock beforebegin-
ningvacuumingproeedures.'
2. Move the unit slowlyback and forthover de-
bristobe vacuumed, Avoidforcingthevacuum
-'.",'tubeinto a pile of debris as th_ _ clog the unit.
& The _uum ten pick up objects that are too
big to pass through the impeller. This type of
object will fall out of the vacuum tubes when the en-.
_,_r_eis slopped.
D_ PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
+ 4_ If the unit becomes Clogged:
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire. Do not attemp_ to remove obstructions w_h
the engine rurmi_g.
b. Wa_t untilthe impeller has completely stopped
training, then remove the vacuum tube_
c. Careftdly reach into the vacuum opening end
dear out_eb_ ........:_.=._
o. _e eolIectibn Dagl_l_ pr?peHy emptied
_"and maintained to avoid deterioration end ohstruc-
tion of air flow Which W_ reduce the performance
ofthe vacuun_
a_ Empty the bag _ each u_.
b: Remove the beg/elbewfl_mtheunit byturning
it in a d_ direction. Do not storebag contain-
ing leaves, grass, et_
c. Wash the bag once _year as follows:
1) Turn the bag inside oat
2) Hang it up.
3. _CHECK THE UNIT FOR LOOSE BOLTS,
Before operating your unit, always:
I. _CHECK OVER WARNINGS AND SAFETY
STRUC ONS
loweachone.
_-._ if 'di_ fo_e!bperating the ,unit.
For location, see the _AirFilter section.
NUTS, OR FITTINGS.
T_ter_ repair, or replace parts as necessary. You
will need a Fnillip_ screwdriver and a _'Is_ hex
taeem_
recommended by _ears.
4. _GHEGK THE FY_!I_LTANIL .._ ......
Fill'with_ dean, f_h fnel mi£_ur_g_
the instructions in the "Fuel Mixture _ section.
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