Craftsman 358.797950, 358.797982, 358.797921 manual Plan Ahead, Your Unit Properly, Imct ake

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WARNINGS.................................AND SAFETYINSTRUCT!0NS-

Failu)_.to follow all Safety Rules and Prdeardions can result in serious injury.

A.KNOW

YOUR

UNIT

6.

Never

use for apreadin_

chemicals,

fertiliz,

1. Read your Operator's Manual carefully ur_tfl

ers, or any other material w_ich may contain toxic

substance_

you completely understand and can follow all warn-

7. Do not set the unit on any surface except a

ingsand safety instructionsbefore operatingunit.

clean, hard area to start the engine or while

Z. Restrict your unit to users who understand and

the engine

is running.

Debrissuchas gravel.

follow all warnings

and safety,

instructions

in .

_thls manual.

sand,

dust, grass,

etc. could be picked up by the air

B. PLAN

AHEAD

intake

and thrown

out through

the discharge

open-

l"..:_[ways wear eyeproteetion

to prevent

rocks

or

ing,damagingthe unit, property, or causing serious

injury to

bystanders

or the

operator.

..debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and

8,

Avoid

dangerous

environments.

Do not use in

face which can result in blindness

andlor other seri-

unventilated areas or where explosive vaporsor

ous mjuryo

carbon monoxide build up could be present.

2.

Always

wear

a

respirator

or

facemask

when

9. Avoid situations whmh could se_ the collec-

working with the unit in di_sty environments.

tion bag

on fwe,

Do not vacuum

discarded cigars

3.

Always

wear

heav_

long

pants,

boots, and

or cigarettes or ash,from fireplaces, barbecue pits.

gloves.

Do not

go barefoot

or

wear

short

pants,

brush piles, etc. To avoid spreading fire, do not use

sandals,jewelry,looseclothing,or clothingwith

blower nearleaforbrushfires,Rreplaces,barbecue

loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc_;they canbe

pits, ashtrays,

etch.

•caught

in moving

_.

Secure;_]_ir

so it

is above

IO.Do not overreach or use from unstable sur.

shoulderlength.Beingfullycov6Fedwillhelppro-

faces such. as ladders, troe_ steepsl_pe_ rooftops,

tectyou

from piecesof_ic

pla_ts

suchaspoison

etc_

Use extra care when'cleaningon stairways.

ivy"thrown by theblade,which couldbe more ofa

hazardthantouchingtheplantitse]£

Keep firm footing

and balance

at all times.

4,

Do

not

operate

the

unit

when

you are fired,

ill,

ll.Never

place

objects

inside

the

blower

tubes;

upset,

or

ffyou

are trader

the

influence

of alcohol,

alwaysdirectthe

blowingdebrisaway from people,

5.

drugs,

ormedication.

animals,glass,andsolidobjectssuch_strees,auto-

Keep children,

bystanders,

andanimals

away

.mobiles,Walls,etc.The forceofaircancausereeks,

from.the

work area a mirdmum

of 3Ofeet wher_ start-

dirtor,stickstobethrovator toricochetwhichcan

6.

ing or

operating

the unit.

.

the

unit.

Re-

hurtpeopleoran/raMs,breakglass,orcauseother

Inspect

the

areahefore

starting

damage.

Do not allow

the unit

to be used as a toy.

move

all

debris

and

hard

objects

such

as rocks,

I2,Nevex

place

any

object in the air intake

open-

glass, wire, etc. that can

ricochet,

be thrown,

or oth-

ing as th_ couldrestrict proper air

flow and cause

..

exw]secause

injury or damage

during

operation,

damage

to the unit.

C, HANDLE

FUEL

WITH

CAUTION

13.Never

run

unit-wlthout

the proper_equil _-

L

Elimizmte all sources of sparks or flame (in-

me_t

attached.

W_en used as._blower,

aIways in-

stallablowertube.When usedasavacuum,always

.. , "

clud_g smoking,open flames,or work that can

install vacu_

tubes

and collecUon hag assemb}y.

causesparks)inareaswhere ft_elismixed,poured,

or stored.

,I4.Use

only for jobs explained_n

this

m_uaL

2. _

and pour fuel in an outdoor area;stor_

E. MPAINTAIN

YOUR

UNIT

PROPERLY

fuel

in a c0ol, dry, well-ventilated

place;, use an ap-

L Have all maintenanca other than the rec0mmended

......proved,

marked

container for_._d_nrposes ....

p_

descn_oedinheOperator'sManual per-

;,%_'I_m:ct _a_ke

while h_ndiii_:_ih'_or

w_ie

"" :"_q_erating

the

unit.

.

.

•

'.'" '

. formedbyyo_trSearsSer'.-iceCenter.

2,

Disvonneet

spark

plug

before

performing

• 4,..Do

not

fill

fud

tmuk w_ile

en_e

Is running.

maintenance

except"for carburetor

a&_tmtment.

5._ Stop the

engine

before

removmgthe

fuel cap,_

3.

"Allow

the engine

to cool before refueling.

Use

only genuine

replacement

l_arts as recbm.

6.

Wipe

up

allZuel

spills/_J_orestsrtingengine;

mended

by Sears

to avoid

creating hazard

and/or

7.

Move

at least

10 feet

away

from

fuel

and fuel.

voiding your warr_ty.

ing

site

before

starting

the

engine.

4. Cheek air zutake openings,

blower

tubes, el-

D. OPERATE

YOUR

UNIT

SAFELY

:

bow tube, and vacuum tuhes frequentl_ aL

wayswiththeen_mestopped.

Keepventsandtubes

li

Stop

the

engine

before

opening

the

vaenum

z

free

o£ debris Which

can

accumulate

and restrict

inIet

door

or attempting

to insert

or remove

the

proper air flow.

:

"-vacu,,um,t,_b_"_T._--_e_glne_-_'-_ ppe-dandthe "" _. Before storing t[_ unit,use up fad leftinthe__:'

_mpeaer maae_u_ger"tm_ng_.:Tavom

seno_

carburetorand furllines by startingtheeng."eand=..

injuryfrom the rotatlngblades.

2.

Inspect

the

entire

unit before each use

for wo r_

lettingit

run until it stops.

See _Storpge section.

loose,missing,or damaged parts.Do notuseuntil

6. Do

not use any accessoryor attachmentother

theu_dtisinproperworkingorder,

thanthoserecommendedby Searsforusewithyour

3,

Keep

the outside

surfaces

free

ofoil

and

fuel.

unit.

store the unit or

fuel in a closed area

4.

Never

start

or run unit

inside

a closed

room

7. D6

not

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wear rubber or anyother	insulated glov.es..,whileLo._._::			.....	furnace	s_ etc, ,		'	. - _ .
erating the unit.		_	_g;"		Store	_:_dry		area out ofreae_	ofbhildren,
If sltuations occur	which are	not covered m	th_s	manual,		ase	care	arzd goodj_dgeme_	.
Contact	your Sears	Service Center/DepOt			if you		need assistance,		_ 3 -