beforecontinuingContactSears. Serviceforrepairorreplacementof affectedpartsasnecessary.

SNOW THROWER SAFETY

_WARNING:

Keep hands and

feet away from the rotor when starting or running the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the engine/motor running. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug before unclogging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes.

all.WARNING:

Never lean over dis-

charge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause serious injury or blindness.

_.WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used. Remove

objects that could be thrown or dam- age the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be alert for the possibility.

•Direct material discharge away from glass enclosures, automobiles, etc.

•Do not run engine at high speed while not removing snow.

•Be attentive when using the snow- thrower, and stay alert for holes in

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against tile fol- lowing list.

Model 358.791070

•Powerhead

•Trimmer attachment

•Shield

•Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)

•Container of line

•Container of oil

Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-235-5878.

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.

the terrain and other hidden haz- ards.

•Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead.

•If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw the unit thorough- ly before attempting to operate under power.

•Keep the rotor clear of debris.

•Do not throw snow near other

people. The snow thrower could propel small objects at high speed causing injury.

•After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect spark plug and inspect the snowthrower for damage and repair if necessary be- fore restarting unit.

•Never operate the snowthrower near

glass enclosures, automobiles and trucks.

•Never attempt to use the snow- thrower on a roof.

•Never operate the snowthrower near window wells, dropoffs, etc.

•Never discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic.

•Clear snow from slopes by going up and down; never across. Use cau- tion when changing directions. Nev- er clear snow from steep slopes.

•Let snowthrower run for a few min- utes after clearing snow so moving parts do not freeze.

•Look behind and use care when

backing up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse.

•Know how to stop quickly.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.

ASSEMBLY

,_&WARNING: Always stop unit

and disconnect spark plug before per- forming any assembly procedures.

_WARNING:

If received as-

sembled, repeat all steps to ensure

your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT

CAUTION: When installing trimmer attachment, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.

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358.79107 specifications

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