Craftsman 358.79477 manual Customer Responsibilities, Labels, Clean AIR Filter

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance,

service, or adjustments.

CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK

Check for loose fasteners and parts

Check for damaged or worn parts

Inspect and clean unit and labels Clean air filter

Replace spark plug

Replace fuel filter

Check muffler mounting screws

,_L WARNING: Avoid touching muf- fler unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

_WARNING: Stop engine and be

sure the impeller blades have stopped turning before opening the vacuum in-

let door or attempting to insert or re- move the vacuum or blower tubes.

The rotating blades can cause serious injury. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing movable parts.

GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cov- er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To re- ceive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instruct- ed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS

•Muffler

•Spark Plug Boot

•Air Filter

•Housing Screws

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact Sears Service Center for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.

•Throttle Lever - Ensure throttle lever

functions properly by moving the throttle lever to the STOP position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue.

WHEN TO PERFORM

Before each use

Before each use

After each use

Every 5 hours of operation

Yearly

Yearly

Yearly

•Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

•Vacuum Bag - Do not use vacuum bag if it is torn or damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT

AND LABELS

•After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter decreases engine per- formance and increases fuel consump- tion and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation.

Button

Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

Cleaning the air filter:

1.Clean the cover and the area

around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when

the cover is removed.

NOTE: Move start lever to RUN posi- tion before opening air filter cover.

2.Open air filter cover by pushing

button (see illustration). Remove air filter.

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