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Operator's

Manual

CRRFTSMRN
1.4 cu. in./24cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE POWERED
IBLOWER/VAC/MULCHER
Model

No.

358.797931

WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.

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For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm

1-800-235-5878

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530-084149

08112196

Warranty Statement
Safety Rules
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance

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8

Storage
Troubleshooting
Parts List

Service

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Parts and Ordering

& Adjustments

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY

Chart

Spanish

ON CRAFTSMAN

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Back

® GAS BLOWER

For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Gas Blower is maintained,
lubricated, and tuned up according to the instructions in the operator's manual,
Sears witl repair, free of charge, any defects in material or workmanship.
This warranty excludes blower tubes, spark plug, and air cleaner, which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use.
If this blower is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for 90 days from
the date of purchase. If this Blower is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies
for 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this product
is in use in the United States.
WARRANTY
SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING
THE BLOWER TO THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state°
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dept. D/817WA
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

hanging straps, ties, tassels, etco
They can be caught in moving parts.
= Do not operate the unit when you are
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
, Keep children, bystanders, and animals away from work area a minimum of 50 feet (15 m) when starting
or operating unit.
° Inspect the area before starting the
unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during
operation.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
° Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;
store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an approved,

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
° Read your Operator's Manual carefully until you completely understand
and can follow all warnings and
safety rules before operating the unit.
° Restrict unit to users who understand
and will follow all warnings and safety
rules in this manual.
PLAN AHEAD
° Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing
maintenance on unit. Wearing eye
protection wilt help to prevent rocks
or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can
result in blindness and/or serious in-

jury.
• Always wear respirator or face mask
when working with unit in dusty environments.
° Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove jewelry, loose
clothing, or clothing with loosely

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marked container for all fuel purposes.
, Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit°
° Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running.
° Wipe up fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site before
starting engine.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
° Stop the engine before opening the
vacuum inlet door. The engine must
be stopped and the impeller blades
no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.
• Inspect unit before each use for
worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until unit is in
proper working order.
• Keep outside surfaces free of oil and
fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room or building_ Breathing
exhaust fumes can kW.
• To avoid static electricity shock, do
not wear rubber gloves or any other
insulated gloves while operating unit.
o Do not set unit on any surface except
a clean, hard area while engine is
running. Debris such as gravel, sand,
dust, grass, etc. could be picked up
by the air intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.
° Avoid dangerous environments.
Do
not use in unventilated areas or
where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build up could be present.
° Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm
footing and balance at all times_
. Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals,
glass, and solid objects such as
trees, automobiles,
wails, etc. The
force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet
which can hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage.
• Never run unit without the proper
equipment attached. When using
your unit as a blower, always install

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blower tubes. When using your unit
as a vacuum, always install vacuum
tubes and vacuum bag assembly.
Make sure vacuum bag assembly is
completely zipped.
° Check air intake opening, blower
tubes, vacuum tubes, and elbow tube
frequently, always with engine
stopped and spark plug disconnected_ Keep vents and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow.
° Never place any object in the air intake opening as this could restrict
proper air flow and cause damage to
the unit.
° Never use for spreading chemicals,
fertilizers, or other substances which
may contain toxic materials.
° To avoid spreading fire, do not use
near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces,
barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
° Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
° Have all maintenance
other than the

°

°

,

o

recommended
procedures described
in the Operator's Manual performed
by Sears Service°
Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
Use only recommended
CRAFTSMAN® replacement parts; use of any
other parts may void your warranty
and cause damage to your unit.
Empty fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting
engine and letting it run until it steps.
Do not use any accessory or attachment other than those recommended

by manufacturer for use with your unit.
, Do not store the unit or fuel in a
closed area where fuel vapors can
reach sparks or an open flame from
hot water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
o Store in a dry area out of reach of
children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: For users on U.S.
Forest Land and in some states, including California(Public
Resources
Codes 4442 and 4443), Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and
Washington: Certain internal combustion engines operated on forest, brush,
and/or grass covered land in the above

areas are required to be equipped with
a spark arrestor, maintained in effective
working order, or the engine must be
constructed, equipped, and maintained
for the prevention
of fire. Check with
your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirementso Failure to follow these requirements is a violation of the law. This unit
is not factory equipped with a spark arrestor; however, a spark arrestor is
available as an optional part. if a spark
arrestor is required in your area, contact Sears Service for the correct kit.
The spark arrestor, blower tubes, and
nozzles must be assembled to unit to
be in full compliance with regulations.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gaso-

CARTON
CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the following list.
Model 358.797931
, Blower
• Blower tube
° Upper vacuum tube
° Lower vacuum tube
° Elbow tube

line powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to cimulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An
antivibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems.
Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.

o To remove the tube, turn the knob
countemlockwise to loosen clamp;
remove tube.
VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
o Open the zipper on the vacuum bag
and insert the elbow tube.
= Push the small end of the elbow tube
through the small opening in the bag.
Elbow
Tube
Small

, Vacuum bag
° 2-Cycle Engine Oil
NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to
rattle in the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is
propedy assembled and all fasteners
are secure.
• No tools are required for assembly.
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
• Align the rib on the blower tube with
the groove in the blower outlet; slide
the tube into place.
Blower
ff.._',.'_\__

Outlet__

Zipper
Opening

Rib

NOTE: Make sure edge of the small
opening is flush against the flared area
of the elbow tube, and the rib on the
elbow tube is on the bottom.
o Close the zipper on the bag. Make
sure the zipper is closed completely.
• Secure the ends of the shoulder
strap by routing the strap through the

TubeBI°wer

buckle as shown.

Groove_._ _L__ Rib
° Tighten the tube clamp by turning the
knob clockwise.

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VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Stop engine and be sure
the impeller blades have stopped tuming before opening the vacuum inlet
door or attempting to insert or remove
the vacuum tubes. The rotating blades
can cause serious injury.
= Remove blower tube from engine.
o Align the lower vacuum tube as
shown. Push lower vacuum tube into
upper vacuum
Upper

• Place the hooks on the vacuum

tube

on the retaining posts; pivot tube into
position. Secure vacuum tube by
turning the knob clockwise until tight.

tube°
Hooks
• Insert the elbow tube into the blower
outlet. Make sure elbow tube rib is

Lower
Vacuum Tube

aligned

with the blower outlet groove.

• Insert a screwdriver into the latch
area on the vacuum inlet cover°
__Rib
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Latch]

Latch Area
Blower
Vacuum
inlet Cover

° Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriw
er toward the back of the unit while

_Groove

pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover
with your other hand.
= Hold the vacuum inlet cover open until upper vacuum tube is installed.

Vacuum Inlet _

Retainingv_Je_mPOSt.,.__'__
Cover ---__

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• Turn clamp knob clockwise to tighten.
° When converting back to the blower
feature, make sure latch on the vacuum inlet cover is securely fastened.

KNOW YOUR BLOWER
READ THIS OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

AND SAFETY" RULES BEFORE

OPERATING
YOUR UNIT_ Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize
yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments° Save this
manual for future reference.
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