Craftsman 358.79474 Operating Tips, Operating Position, Before Starting Engine, Fueling Engine

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OPERATING TIPS

•While vacuuming or blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler side fac-

ing away from your body and clothes (see OPERATING 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.

OPERATING POSITION

BlowerVacuum \

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

,'_ WARNING: Be sure to read tile

fuel information in the safety rules before you begin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not

attempt to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-235-5878.

FUELING ENGINE

_WARNING:

Remove fuel cap

slowly when refueling.

This engine is certified to operate on un- leaded gasoline. Before operation, gaso- line must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand syn- thetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mix- ing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of un-

leaded gasoline. Included with this blow- er is a 3.2 ounce container of oil. Pour

the entire contents of this container into

1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the prop- er fuel mixture. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause en-

gine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and fol- low the safety rules relating to fuel be-

fore fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage.

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Contents Jcrfiftsmiini TWO Year Full Warranty on CRAFTSMAN@ GAS Blower Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, ILIwarning Know Your Unit @@1Plan Ahead Handle Fuel with CAUTION, IT is Highly FlammableOperate Your Unit Safely Maintain Your Unit Properly Assembly Carton ContentsBlower Assembly Blower Tube Assembly HIGH-SPEED Nozzle AssemblyHOW to Convert Unit from Vacuum USE to Blower USE Vacuum Tube AssemblyShoulder Strap Adjustment Stop SwitchChoke Lever Operating Position Operating TipsBefore Starting Engine Fueling EngineHOW to Start Your Engine HOW to Stop Your EngineStarting a Cold Engine EngineCare & Maintenance Task Starting a Flooded EngineCheck for Loose Fasteners and Parts Check Muffler Mounting Screws Clean AIR FilterReplace Spark Plug Replace Fuel FilterSeasonal Storage Carburetor AdjustmentFuel System EngineCause Troubleshooting TableYour Warranty Rights and OB El I 81 MAINTENANCE, Replacement and Repair of Emission RESears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL Conozca SU Aparato Haga USO Seguro DE SU Aparato Piense Antes DE ProcederAviso DE Seguridad El estar ex Haga EL Mantenimiento DEL Aparato EN LA Forma DebidaModelo Contenido DE LA CajaMontaje Montaje DE LA Boquilla DE Alta VelocidadMontaje DE LOS Tubos DE Aspirador Montaje DE LA Bolsa DEL AspiradorDE USO DE Aspirador a USO DE Soplador Como Convertir EL AparatoPalanca DEL Cebador Sugerencias UtilesAntes DE Poner EL Motor EN Marcha POSlCION DE USOAbastecimiento DEL Motor Advertencia Remueva laPara Poner EN Marcha EL Motor Para Detener EL MotorPara Arrancar CON Motor Frio Half ChokeArranque DE Motor Ahogado Para Arrancar CON EL Motor CalienteResponsabilidad DEL Usuario AdvertenciaInspeccione Y Limpie EL Apara To Y SUS Placas Verificar QUE no Haya Piezas Daiiadas NI GastadasLimpie EL Filtro be Aire Cambie LA BujiaMareha Lenta Ajuste AL CarburadorSistema DE Combustible Estacional AlmacenajeMotor OtrosCausa Tabla DiagnosticaGarantia DE Responsabilidad Plazo DE PIEZAS. La reparaci6n o elPeriodo DE Garantia Cualquier MANTENIMIENTO, Reemplazo Y Reparacion DE Piezas Anadidas O ModificadasTrol DE Emision Garantizadas 41 I 61 I 81 I
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