Operator's Manual

CRAFTSMR
25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
215 MPH/470 CFM
GASOLINE POWERED
BLOWER/VAC
Model No.
358.794772

• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espa_ol, p, 20

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

For answers to your questions about this product:

Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
1-800-235-5878 _.oors,,s,edaro
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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 Warranty Statement 2 Storage 13
Identification of Safety Symbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 14
Safety Rules 3 Emissions Statement 15
Assembly 5 Parts List 17
Operation 8 Spanish 20
Maintenance 11 Parts and Ordering Sack Cover

TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN@ GAS BLOWER

When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within two (2) years from the date of pur-
chase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet
in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty excludes spark plug and air cleaner, which are expendable parts that
can wear out from normal use in tess than two years.
This warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase if this product is
used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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I improper use can cause serious injury.
I _WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or

derstand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before
operating the unit. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
Read your operator's manual carefully until you completely un-
Save operator's manual

The blower can throw objects

violently. You can be blinded or
injured. Always wear hearing
protection and safety glasses
marked Z87. Always wear
heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots and gloves.

3% Hazard zone for thrown objects. Keep children,

bystanders, and animals away from work area a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or
operating unit. Do not point blower nozzle in the
direction of people or pets.
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 Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing,
or clothing with loosing hanging
_O _ straps,
Secure ties,
hair tassels, etc. Theylength,
above shoulder can
be caught in moving parts.

_ WARNING: 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. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the
back of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with
our other hand.

When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to

pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits
of paper< Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass,
etc., to avoid severe damage to the impeller.

_i WARNING: Fire hazard< Never mix, pour, or store gasoline

or use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause sparks)<

WARNING: The muffler is very hot during and after use.

Do not touch the muffler, muffler guard, or surrounding surfaces,
or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.

• Restrict unit to users who under-

_WARNING: Failure to follow all
stand and will follow all warnings and
Safety Rules and Precautions can re- safety rules in this manual.
sult in serious injury.
WARNING: Inspect area before
KNOW YOUR UNIT
starting unit, Remove all debris and
• Read your operator's manual care- hard objects such as rocks, glass,
fully unffl you completely understand wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown,
and can follow alt warnings and or otherwise cause injury or damage
safety rules before operating the unit. during operation.
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 Use your unit as a blower for: • Make sure the unit is properly as-
• Sweeping debris or grass clippings sembled and in good operating con-
from driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc. dition.
• Blowing grass clippings, straw, or • Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
leaves into piles, around joints, or be- running,
tween bricks. • Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel
Use your unit as a vacuum for: spills before starting engine.
• Picking up dry material such as • Move at least t0 feet (3 meters)
leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of away from fuel and fueling site be-
paper. fore starting engine.
• For best results during vacuum use, • Always store gasoline in a container
operate your unit at high speed. approved for flammable liquids.
• Move slowly back and forth over the
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
material as you vacuum. Avoid forc-
ing the unit into a pile of debris as WARNING: Stop the engine be-
this can clog the unit,
fore opening the vacuum inlet door. The
• Keep the vacuum tube about an inch engine must be stopped and the impel-
above the ground for best results.
ler blades no longer turning to avoid se-
PLAN AHEAD rious injury from the rotating blades.
• Always wear eye protection when op- • Inspect unit before each use for
erating, servicing, or performing main- worn, loose, missing, or damaged
tenance on unit. Wearing eye protec- parts. Do not use until unit is in
tion will help to prevent rocks or debris proper working order.
from being blown or ricocheting into • Keep outside surfaces free from oil
eyes and face which can result in and fuel,
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye • Never start or run engine inside a
protection should be marked Z87. closed room, building or other un-
• Always wear foot protection. Do not ventilated area. Breathing exhaust
go barefoot or wear sandals. fumes can kill.
• Always wear respirator or face mask • To avoid static electricity shock, do
when working with unit in dusty envi- not wear rubber gloves or any other
ronments. insulated gloves while operating unit.
• Secure hair above shoulder length. • Do not set unit on any surface except
Secure or remove jewelry, loose a clean, hard area while engine is run-
clothing, or clothing with loosely ning. Debris such as gravel, sand,
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by
They can be caught in moving parts. the air intake and thrown out through
• Do not operate unit when you are discharge opening, damaging unit,
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the property, or causing serious injury to
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medi- bystanders or operator.
cation.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
• Keep children, bystanders, and ani- not use in unventilated areas or
mals away from work area a mini- where explosive vapors or carbon
mum of 30 feet (10 meters) when monoxide build up could be present.
starting or operating unit. Do not • Do not overreach or use from unsta-
point btower nozzte in the direction of ble surfaces such as ladders, trees,
people or pets. steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS footing and balance at all times.
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE • Never place objects inside the
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or blower tubes; always direct the blow-
flame (including smoking, open ing debris away from people, ani-
flames, or work that can cause mals, glass, and solid objects such
sparks) in the areas where fuel is as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The
mixed, poured, or stored. force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; sticks to be thrown or to ricochet
store fuel in a coot, dry, well ventilated which can hurt people or animals,
place; use an approved, marked con- break glass, or cause other damage.
tainer for all fuel purposes. • Never run unit without the proper
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or equipment attached. When using
while operating the unit. your unit as a blower, always install
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 blower tubes. When using the op- sparks or an open flame from hot
tional vacuum kit, always install vac- water heaters, electric motors or
uum tubes and vacuum bag assem- switches, fumaces, etc.
bly. Make sure vacuum bag assem- • Store in a dry area out of reach of
bly is completely zipped. children.
• Check air intake opening, blower SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tubes, and vacuum tubes frequently. tions through prolonged use of gaso-
always with engine stopped and line powered hand tools could cause
spark plug disconnected. Keep vents blood vessel or nerve damage in the
and discharge tubes free of debris fingers, hands, and joints of people
which can accumulate and restrict
prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
proper air flow. mal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
• Never place any object in air intake weather has been linked to blood ves-
opening as this could restrict proper air sel damage in otherwise healthy
flow and cause damage to the unit. people. If symptoms occur such as
• Never use for spreading chemicals,
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
fertilizers, or other substances which
change in skin color or texture, or toss
may contain toxic materials.
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
joints, discontinue the use of this tool
near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, and seek medical attention. An
barbecue pits. ashtrays, etc.
antivibration system does not guaran-
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual, tee the avoidance of these problems.
Users who operate power tools on a
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
continual and regular basis must moni-
_WARNING: Disconnect spark tor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments. SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is
• Have all maintenance other than the equipped with a temperature limiting
recommended procedures described muffler and spark arresting screen
in the operator's manual performed which meets the requirements of Cali-
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.
by a Sears Service Center.
• Use only recommended Craftsman forest land and the states of California,
replacement parts; use of any other Idaho. Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
parts may void your warranty and Oregon, and Washington require by
cause damage to your unit. law that many internal combustion en-
• Empty fuel tank before storing the gines be equipped with a spark arrest-
unit. Use up fuel left in carburetor by ing screen. Ifyou operate in a locale
starting engine and letting it run until where such regulations exist, you are
it stops. legally responsible for maintaining the
• Do not use any accessory or attach- operating condition of these parts. Fait-
ment other than those recommended ure to do so is a violation of the law.
by manufacturer for use with your unit. Refer to the MAINTENANCE section for
• Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed information on maintenance of the
area where fuel vapors can reach muffler and spark arresting screen.

CARTON CONTENTS • Lower vacuum tube

Check carton contents against the fop • 2-Cycle engine oil
lowing list, NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to
Model 358.794772 rattle in the empty fuel tank.
• Blower ASSEMBLY
Upper blower tube
WARNING: Stop engine and be
Lower blower tube
sure the impeller blades have stopped
High velocity nozzle
turning before opening the vacuum in-
Elbow tube
let door or attempting to insert or re-
Vacuum bag move the vacuum tubes. The rotating
Upper vacuum tube blades can cause serious injury.
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 6. To remove the tubes, turn the knob
WARNING: If you receive your counterclockwise to loosen the
unit assembled, repeat all steps to en- tubes; remove the tubes.
sure your unit is properly assembled HIGH-SPEED NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
and all fasteners are secure.
When greater air speed is desired, use
A standard screwdriver is required the high-speed nozzle.
for assembly. 1. Align the slots on the nozzle with
BLOWER ASSEMBLY the tabs on the lower btower tube.
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
If you have already assembled your
unit for use as a vacuum, remove the High-Speed
Nozz{e
vacuum tubes and collection bag. i
1. Align the rib on the upper blower Lower Blower
tube with the groove in the blower Tube
outlet; slide the tube into place.
NOTE: Knob must be loose enough to 2. Slide the nozzle onto the lower
allow blower tube to be inserted in blower tube.
biower outlet. Loosen knob by turning 3. Turn the nozzle clockwise untit a
counterclockwise. click is felt to secure the nozzle to
the lower blower tube.
VACUUM ASSEMBLY
_ B_owerOutlet VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the vacuum
bag and insert the elbow tube.
2. Push the small end of the elbow
_ _' \" Rib tube through the small opening in
v_s:_:-_" Groove the bag.
Elbow Tube
2. Secure the tube by turning the Rib
knob clockwise.
3. Align the slots on the lower blower
tube with the tabs on the upper
blower tube.

Opening '_
Tab Small Opening
NOTE: Make sure edge of the small
Lower Blower Tube opening is flush against the flared area
of the elbow tube, and the rib on the
elbow tube is on the bottom.
3. Close the zipper on file bag. Make
sure the zipper is closed completely.
4. Slide the lower blower tube onto 4. Remove blower tubes from engine.
the upper blower tube.
5. Turn the lower blower tube clock-
wise until a click is felt to secure
the lower blower tube to the upper
blower tube.
NOTE: When the upper and lower
blower tubes are assembled together
properly, the arrows on both tubes witt
be aligned.

5. Insert the elbow tube into the blow-

er outlet. Make sure elbow tube rib
is aligned with the biower outlet
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 6. Turnknob clockwisetosecure el- 5. Push the upper vacuum tube into
bowtube. the vacuum inlet. Tum the tube
VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY counterclockwise until a click is felt
to secure the tube to the blower unit.
_WARNING:Stopengine andbe
suretheimpeller
bladeshave stopped
turning
before
opening thevacuum inlet
doororattempting
toinsertorremove
thevacuum orblowertubes.Therotat-
ingbladescancause seriousinjury.
1. Insert
thetipofascrewdriver into
the latch area of the vacuum inlet.
LatchA_ea q Blower

6. Align slanted end of lower vacuum

tube as shown. Firmly push lower
vacuum tube into upper vacuum
tube.

Vacuum Inlet Cover

2. Gently tilt the handle of the screw- Slanted end of

driver toward the front of the unit to
release the latch while pulling up
HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM
on the vacuum inlet cover with your
other hand. VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE
1. Remove the elbow tube and vacu-
3. Hold the vacuum inlet cover open
until upper vacuum tube is installed. um bag by turning the knob coun-
Vacuum
terclockwise to loosen the elbow
Inlet tube.
Cover 2. Remove the vacuum tubes by turn-
/ ing the tubes clockwise.
3, Close the vacuum inlet cover and
make sure it is latched closed.
4. Reinstall the blower tubes (see
/
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY).
VACUUM BAG SHOULDER STRAP
Inlet
ADJUSTMENT
1. Hold the unit as shown with the
4. Align the tabs on the inside of the muffler side facing away from your
vacuum inlet with the slots in the body and clothes.
upper vacuum tube. 2. Pass the shoulder strap over your
head and onto your right shoulder.
3. Extend your left arm toward the
rear of the vacuum bag.
4. Adjust shoulder strap unffl the vacu-
um bag/shoulder strap seam lies be-
tween your thumb and index finger.
5. Make sure air flows freely from the
elbow tube into bag. If bag is
({ kinked, the unit will not operate
Tab sl0t "-'_-L properly.

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 SHOULDER STRAP ATTACHMENT
(optional acce88ory #71-85783)
1. Pass the shoulder strap over your
head and onto your left shoulder.
2. Snap the hook onto the retainer
(see following illustration).

BLOWER USE VACUUM USE

Retainer

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 vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for _ture reference.
MULCHING BLADES
Your blower is equipped with mulching blades as a standard feature. When using
the vacuum attachment, the mulching blades automatically reduce debris at a
ratio of up to 16:1.

STOP SWITCH THROTTLE TRIGGER

The STOP switch is used to stop the The THROTTLE TRIGGER is used to se-
engine. To stop the engine, push and lect the desired engine speed,
hold the STOP switch in the STOP posi-
tion until the engine stops,
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 THROTTLE POSITION LEVER START LEVER
The THROTTLE POSITION LEVER is de- The START LEVER helps to supply fuel
signed to allow setting engine speed to the engine to aid in starting. Activate
during blower use only. To avoid caus- the starting system by moving the start
ing damage to the unit, DO NOT at- lever to the START position. DO NOT
tempt to use the throttle position lever squeeze the throttle trigger until the
during vacuum use. engine has started and runs. After the
PRIMER BULB engine starts, allow the engine to
The PRIMER BULB removes air from warm-up t 0-15 seconds, then fully
the carburetor and fuel lines and flits squeeze the throttle trigger to deacti-
them with fuel This allows you to start vate the starting system (start tever re-
the engine with fewer pulls on the turns to RUN position).
starter rope. Activate primer bulb by
pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original position.

OPERATING TIPS • After using blowers and other equip-

• While vacuuming or blowing debris, ment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris
hold the unit with the muffler side fac- in trash receptacles.
ing away from your body and cIothes OPERATING POSITION
(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 eady in the morn-
ing or late at night when people might
be disturbed. Compty 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, timit the num- Blower Vacuum
ber of pieces of equipment used at
any one time.
• To reduce noise levels, operate pow- BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
er blowers at the lowest possible
throttle speed to do the job. _ WARNING: Be sure to read the
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen fuel information in the safety rules
debris before btowing. before you begin. If you do not
• In dusty conditions, siightly dampen understand the safety rules, do not
surfaces or use a mister attachment attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-235-5878.
when water is available.
• Conserve water by using power blow- FUELING ENGINE
ers instead of hoses for many lawn WARNING: Remove fuel cap
and garden applications, including
slowly when refueling.
areas such as gutters, screens, patios,
This engine is certified to operate on un-
grills, porches, and gardens.
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gaso-
• Watch out for children, pets, open line must be mixed with a good quality
windows, or freshly washed cars. synthetic 2-cycte air-cooled engine oil.
Blow debris away safely. We recommend Craftsman brand syn-
• Use the fult blower nozzle extension thetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
so the air stream can work close to of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mix-
the ground. ing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gatlon of un-
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 leaded gasoline. Included with this blow-
STARTING POSITION
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- Blower
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 f_el 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 WARNING: When starting engine,
formation of acids during storage. hold the unit as illustrated, Do not set
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- unit on any surface except a clean, hard
tem of an engine while in storage. area when starting engine or while en-
To avoid engine problems, empty the gine is running. Debris such as gravel,
fuel system before storage for 30 days sand, dust, grass, etc, could be picked
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the up by the air intake and thrown out
engine and let it run until the fuel lines through the discharge opening, damag-
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh ing the unit or property, or causing seri-
fuel next season, Never use engine or ous injury to bystanders or the operator.
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
tank or permanent damage may occur. warm engine after running out of fuel)
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter- 1, Move the throttle position lever
native in minimizing the formation of (cruise control) to the idle position,
fuel gum deposits during storage.
Craftsman brand oil is already blended Throttle
with fuel stabilizer. See the STORAGE Position
section for additional information. Lever

HOW TO STOP YOUR ENGINE Control)

• Release the throttle trigger.
• Push and hold the STOP switch in the
STOP position until the engine stops.
HOW TO START YOUR ENGINE

_WARNING: You MUST make sure

the tubes are secure before using the
unit.
• Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3
meters) away from the fueling site.
• Hold the unit in the starting position
as shown. Make sure the blower end 2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
is directed away from people, ani- 3. Move the start tever to the START
mals, glass, and solid objects. position,

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 Starter 6. Pull starter rope handle with a con-
Handle trolled and steady motion while
\ squeezing throttle trigger until
engine starts and runs.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Squeeze and bold the tbrotfle trigger.
Start/_ 2. Pull starter rope handle with a con-
Lever trolled and steady motion while
squeezing throttle trigger until en-
gine starts and runs.
Primer / NOTE: Normally, the warm starting
procedure can be used within 5-t0
Bulb
minutes after the unit is turned off. If
the unit sits for more than 10 minutes
without being used, it witt be necessary
to start the unit by following the steps
4. This unit has the Sim-pul' starting under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or fol-
system. You do not have to pull the lowing the starting instruction steps
starter rope handle sharply or shown on the unit.
briskly. Pult starter rope handle 5
times with a controlled and steady STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
motion (no more than 3 times Flooded engines can be started by mov-
above 90F). If engine starts and ing the start lever to the RUN position
runs prior to 5 pulls, allow engine to and fully squeezing the throttle trigger.
run for 5 seconds; then, fully Pull the starter handle repeatedly while
squeeze the throttle trigger to dis- squeezing throttle trigger until engine
engage the starting system (start starts and runs. This could require pull-
lever returns to RUN position). ing the starter handle many times, de-
Steps 5 and 6 are not necessary. pending on how badly the unit is
5. Fully squeeze the throttle trigger to flooded. If the unit still doesn't start, re-
disengage the starting system (start fer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or
lever returns to RUN position). call 1-800-235-5878.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance,
service, or adjustments.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Inspect and clean unit and labels After each use
Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation
Replace spark plug Yearly
Replace fuel filter Yearly
Check muffler mounting screws Yearly
plug before performing maintenance or
_WARNING: Avoid touching muf- accessing movable parts.
fler unless engine and muffler are cold.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns. G EN ERAL RECOMM ENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
_WARNING: Stop engine and be er items that have been subjected to
sure the impeller blades have stopped operator abuse or negligence. To re-
turning before opening the vacuum in- ceive fult value from the warranty, the
tet door or attempting to insert or re- operator must maintain unit as instruct-
move the vacuum or blower tubes. ed in this manual. Various adjustments
The rotating blades can cause serious will need to be made periodically to
injury. Always disconnect the spark properly maintain your unit.
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 CHECK FOR LOOSE REPLACE SPARK PLUG
FASTENERS AND PARTS Replace spark plug each year to ensure
• Muffler the engine starts easier and runs better.
• Spark Plug Boot Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Igni-
• Air Filter tion timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
• Housing Screws 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re- 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely
placement of damaged or worn parts. with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
shows signs of damage or leaks.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
• Vacuum Bag - Do not use vacuum
To replace fuel filter, drain unit by run-
bag if it is torn or damaged.
ning it dry of fuel, then remove fuel
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT cap/retainer assembly from tank. Pull
AND LABELS filter from tank and remove it from the
• After each use, inspect complete unit fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuet
for loose or damaged parts. Clean line; reinstall parts.
the unit using a damp cloth with a
mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. L

CLEAN AIR FILTER

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

Button
Air Filter
CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler
mounting screws are secure and tight-
ened properly to prevent damage.

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. -- - Muffler
2. Open air filter cover by pushing Mounting Screw
button (see illustration). Remove INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
air filter. ARRESTING SCREEN
NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent. Doing so WARNING: The muffler on this
can create a fire hazard or produce product contains chemicals known to
harmfut evaporative emissions. the State of California to cause cancer.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water, As the unit is used, carbon deposits
4. Allow filter to dry, build up on the muffler and spark ar-
5. Apply a few drops of oit to the filter; resting screen, and must be removed
squeeze filter to distribute oil. to avoid creating a fire hazard or af-
6. Replace parts. fecting engine performance.
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 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
, Spark The carburetor has been carefully set
Arresting at the factory. Adjustments may be
Screen necessary if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without stalling (idle speed
Screws
too slow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase engine speed if engine
Replace the spark arresting screen ev- stalls or dies.
ery 50 hours of operation or if any dam- • Turn idle speed screw counterclock-
age or breaks in file screen are noted. wise to decrease engine speed.
NOTE: Do not attempt to clean the
spark arresting screen.
1. Remove 3 screws from muffler cov-
er. Remove muffler cover.
2. Loosen and remove 4 screws from
the muffler hood.
3. Remove the muffler hood and spark
arresting screen.
4. Install new spark arresting screen.
5. Reinstall muffter hood and 4
screws. Tighten screws securely.
6. Reinstall muffter cover and 3 If you require further assistance or are
screws. Tighten securely. unsure about performing this proce-
NOTE: If any part of the muffler is dure, contact your Sears Service Cen-
cracked, broken or damaged, we rec- ter or call our customer assistance
ommend that the muffler be replaced. help line at 1-800-235-5878.

FUEL SYSTEM
_WARNING: Perform the following Empty the fuel system before storage for
steps after each use: 30 days or longer. Drain tile gas tank,
• Allow engine to cool, and secure the start the engine and let it run until the
unit before storing or transporting. f_el lines and carburetor are empty. Use
• Store unit and fuel in awett venti- fresh fiJel next season. Under FUELING
lated area where fuel vapors cannot ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this
reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or manual, see message labeled
switches, furnaces, etc. IMPORTANT regarding file use of gaso-
• Store unit with all guards in place. hol in your engine.
Position unit so that any sharp object Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altama-
cannot accidentally cause injury. tive in minimizing the formation of fuel
• Store unit and fuel well out of the gum deposits during storage. Add stabi-
reach of children. lizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel stor-
SEASONAL STORAGE age container. Follow the mix instruc-
tions found on stabilizer container. Run
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea-
son or if it wilt not be used for 30 days engine at least 3 minutes after adding
stabilizer.
or more. If your unit is to be stored for
a period of time: Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy cooled) is already blended with fuel
storage. stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears
• Store in a clean dry area. oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces. fuel tank.

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 ENGINE • Check entire unit for loose screws,
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea- nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
spoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oit (air aged, broken, or worn parts.
cooled) through the spark plug open- • At the beginning of the next season,
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to use only fresh fuel having the proper
10 times to distribute oil. gasoline to oil ratio.
• Replace spark plug with new one of OTHER
recommended type and heat range. • Do not store gasoline from one sea-
• Clean air filter. son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before per[orm-
ing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that re-
quire operation of the unit.

TROUBLE i CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will not ;; 1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine '+
start, in Operation section
;; 2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fue{ mixture
;; 3. Spark p_ug not firing. J3. Install new spark plug.
4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

carburetor. Check forreptace.

repair or kinked or split fuel line;
;; 5. Compression low 5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Engine will not 1. Fuel not reaching 1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
idle properly, carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
adjustment.
;;3. Crankshaft seals worn 3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Compression low. 4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

Engine wilt not I1. Air filter dirty. ;;1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, 2. Fuel not reaching 2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
lacks power, or carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
dies under a repair or replace.
load. 3. Spark p_ug fouled. 3. Clean or replace spark plug
4. Carburetor requires ;; and re-gap.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back covet
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up. . Contact Sears Service (see back cover
i 6. Compression low. ;6. Contact Sears Service (see back covet

Engine smokes i1 Choke partially on. ::1. Adjust choke.

i2 Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
excessively. J correct rue mxture.
3 Air filter dirty. 3. Clean or replace air filter.
4 Carburetor requires 4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)
: adjustment.
Engine runs hot. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. il. See 'Fueling Engine" in Operation
i section
2. Spark plug incorrect. i2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Carburetor requires i3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)
adjustment. t
4. Carbon buitd up i4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)

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 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- Warranty repairs should be completed in
LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental a reasonable amount of time, not to ex-
Protection Agency/California Air Re- ceed 30 days. ff you have any ques-
sources Board and Sears, Roebuck and tions regarding your warranty rights and
Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain tile responsibilities, you should contact your
emissions control system warranty on nearest authorized service center or call
your year 2007 and later small off-road Sears at 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY
engine. In California, all small off-road COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warran-
engines must be designed, built, and ty period begins on the date the smatl
equipped to meet the State's stringent off-road engine is purchased. LENGTH
anti-smog standards. Sears must war- OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be
rant the emission control system on your for a period of two years from the initial
small off-road engine for the periods of date of purchase. WHAT IS COV-
time listed below provided there has ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
been no abuse, neglect, or improper OF PARTS. Repair or repIacement of
maintenance of your small off-road en- any warranted part will be performed at
gine. Your emission control system in- no charge to the owner at an approved
cludes parts such as the carburetor, file Sears Service Center. If you have any
ignition system and the fuel tank (Califor- questions regarding your warranty rights
nia only). Where a warrantable condition and responsibilities, you should contact
exists, Sears will repair your small off- your nearest authorized service center
road engine engine at no cost to you. or call Sears at 1-800-469-4663. WAR-
Expenses covered under warranty in- RANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part
clude diagnosis, parts and labor. which is not scheduled for replacement
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY as required maintenance, or which is
COVERAGE: If any emissions related scheduled only for regular inspection to
part on your engine (as listed under the effect of "repair or replace as neces-
Emissions Controt Warranty Parts List) is sary" shall be warranted for 2 years. Any
defective or a defect in the materials or warranted part which is scheduled for
workmanship of file engine causes the replacement as required maintenance
failure of such an emission related part, shall be warranted for the period of time
the part will be repaired or replaced by up to the first scheduled replacement
Sears. point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBI- owner shall not be charged for diagnos-
LITIES: As file small off-road engine tic labor which leads to the determina-
engine owner, you are responsible for tion that a warranted part is defective if
the performance of the required mainte- the diagnostic work is performed at an
nance listed in your operator's manual. approved Sears Service Center. CON-
Sears recommends that you retain all SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Sears may
receipts covering maintenance on your be liable for damages to other engine
small off-road engine, but Sears cannot components caused by the failure of a
deny warranty solely for the tack of re- warranted part still under warranty.
ceipts or for your failure to ensure the WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures
performance of all scheduled mainte- caused by abuse, neglect, or improper
nance. As the small off-road engine en- maintenance are not covered. ADD-ON
gine owner, you should be aware that OR MODIFIED PARTS: The use of
Sears may deny you warranty coverage add-on or modified parts can be
if your small off-road engine engine or a grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
part of it has failed due to abuse, ne- Sears is not liable to cover failures of
glect, improper maintenance, unap- warranted parts caused by the use of
proved modifications, or the use of parts add-on or modified parts. HOW TO
not made or approved by the original FILE A CLAIM: If you have any ques-
equipment manufacturer. You are re- tions regarding your warranty rights and
sponsible for presenting your small off- responsibilities, you should contact your
road engine to a Sears authorized repair nearest authorized service center or calt
center as soon as a problem exists. Sears at 1-800-469-4663.

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 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER- EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
VICE: Warranty services or repairs shall PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys-
be provided at all Sears Service Cen- tem: Spark Plug (covered up to mainte-
ters. Call 1-800-469-4663. nance schedule), Ignition Module, Muf-
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT fler including Catalyst, Fuel Tank (Cali-
AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RE- fornia only). MAINTENANCE STATE-
LATED PARTS: Any Sears approved MENT: The owner is responsible for the
replacement part used in the perfor- performance of all required maintenance
mance of any warranty maintenance or as defined in tile operator's manual.
repair on emission related parts will be
provided without charge to the owner if
the part is under warranty.
The information on the product labet indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNbA.

41 1 61 1 81 I

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:

[] Moderate (50 hours)

[] Intermediate (t25 hours)
[] Extended (300 hours)

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 REPAIR PARTS
SEARS GAS BLOWER MODEL 358.794772

2_

_&WARNING
A_ repair8 adjustments and
mahltenanee ilot descdbed in
the Operatol's Manual must _e
performed by Qualified Selvice
Re 5onne_

Ref Part No. Description Ref Part NO. Description

1 530015814 Screw 36 530015386 Screw
2. 545150502 Assy Engine Cover 37 545161608 Assy Scroll RH (Incl 17)
3 530015880 Screw 38 545138501 Handle Vac
4 545134001 Shield Baffle 39 545100401 Assy Fuel tank
5 545099101 Baffle (Incl 40,41,42,43)
6 545052401 Hub 40 530095646 Assy Fuel Pickup
7 545052501 Spdng Pulley 41 530069247 Kit Fuelline (curb/purge)
6. 545050407 Kit Starter Pulley (Incl 6,7) 42 530069216 Kit Fuelline (tanWpurge)
9 545054901 Spdng Starter 43 530057973 Assy Fuel Cap with retainer
10 545152901 Handle Starter 44 530016445 Screw Fueltank retainer
11 545050416 Kit Rope
12. 545107101 Tube Sta_tel rope
13 545138601 Handle RH
14 545081830 Kit Switch (Incl. 15)
15 545128201 Protector Switch
16 545137701 Gmmmet
17 545099001 Beadng
18. 545116201 Locknut
19. 530015814 Screw
20 545111501 Rachet Cruise Control
21 545173101 Washer Wave
22. 545081867 Kit Cmise control(Inc119,20,21)
23 545144901 Tdgger Throttle
24 545138801 Handle LH 545167641 Operator Manual
25 530016406 Scsew
26 530015814 Screw 545001245 Decal Warning
27 545139001 Dool Vac 545042802 Decal Start Instruction
28. 545115601 Spdng Vac door
29. 545144501 Knob Blower tube
30 530015940 Screw Handle vac
31 545152501 Assy Scroll LH (Incl 27,28)
32. 545120701 Blade Mulch
33 545113601 Assy Impeller
34 545113701 Spacer Flywheel
35 530015197 Nut Slower Knob

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SEARS GAS BLOWER MODEL 358.794772

,t_WARNING
AI_ lepairs adjustment3 and
maintenance not desodbe_l in
the Ope_ato's Manua_ must be
performer1 by Qualified Se vice
Personnel

Ref. Part No. Description R_. Pert No. Descrkotion

1 545090001 Assy Mufflel (Incl 2,3,4,5) 34 530032125 Beadng Inner

2 530015241 Screw 35 530012582 Assy Cmnkcase
3 545081845 Kit Spark Screen (Incl 32,33,34)
4 530058982 Bolt M uffle_ 35 545102102 Assy CmnkcaseiCrankshaft
5 545081832 Gasket Mufflel (gasket kit) (Incl 31,35)
6 545115301 Cylinder 37. 545081832 Q Ring (Rear plug)(gasket kit)
7 530015953 Bolt 38 530057954 Assy Rear Plug (Incl 37)
8 Champion Spark plug (RCJ 6Y) 39. 530018388 Sclew
g 545084901 Adapter Calb 40 545081832 Kit Gesket (Incl 5,18,20,28,3;
10 545115501 Linkage ThmRle
11 545081857 Kit Carb Assy(C1UW43B)
(Incl 12,17)
12 545157104 Lever Choke
13 545139301 Base ASbox
14 530016429 Screw
15 545146501 Filter
16 545139201 Cover A8 box fiker
17 530058709 Bulb Purge
18 545081832 O dng (Carb/Adapter)(gasket kil
19 530016441 Screw
20 545081832 O Ring (AdapteriCyk)(gasket kit
21 545081854 Kit Piston/Connecting Rod
(Incl 22,23,24)
22 530012472 Ring Piston
23 530015162 Retainer Wdst Pin
24 545081865 Kit Assy Connecting Rod
25 545158001 Module Ignition
26 530016357 Screw
27 545127601 Assy WSe Harness
25 545081832 O dng seal Crankcase(kit)
29 530015828 Washer
30 530054115 Assy Flywheel
31 530015941 Retainer Clenkshaft
32 530055728 Bearing Outel
33 530019254 Seal

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SEARS GAS BLOWER MODEL 358.794772

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i i

Ref. Part No Description

1 545099401 Tube Uppe_ vac

2. 530095589 Tube Lowel vac
3 545139501 Tube J
4 530095564 Assy Vuc bag
5 545138001 Tube Uppe_ Blower
8 545138101 Tube Lowe_ Blower
7 545151201 Nozzle High Speed

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