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Page 1: ...n Maintenance _j_ _ PartsList Espar__ 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 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530088069 t0 1 0t ...

Page 2: ...ely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit Restrict unit to users who under stand and will follow all warnings and safety rules in this manual _I_WARNING Inspect area before starting 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 Use your unit as a blowe...

Page 3: ...nd dust grass etc could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge open ing damaging unit property or caus ing 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 unsta ble surfaces such as ladders trees steep slopes rooftops et...

Page 4: ...constructed equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire Check with your state or local authorities for regula tions pertaining to these requirements Failure to follow these requirements is a violation of the law This unit is not facto ry equipped with a spark arresting screen however a spark arresting screen is available as an optional part If a spark arresting screen is required in your ar...

Page 5: ...t en VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY 1 Align tile lower vacuum tube as shown Push lower vacuum tube into upper vacuum tube Upper Vacuum Tube Lower Vacuum Tube 2 Insert a screwdriver into the latch area on the vacuum inlet cover L_ _ _ _ _ BlOwer _ Outlet _ a_ Latch Area vacuum Inlet Cover 3 Gently tilt the handle of the screw driver toward the back of the unit while pulling up on the vacuum in let cover with...

Page 6: ...matically reduce debris at a ratio of up to 16 1 Upper Lower Vacuum T_ Vacuum Tube Throttle Lever Primer Button Choke Lever Fuel Mix Elbow Tube Blower Tube Rope Rear Handle THROTTLE LEVER The THROTFLE LEVER is used to select the desired engine speed and to stop the engine Move the throttle lever to the position for full speed operation Move the throttle lever to the _ posi tion for idle speed To s...

Page 7: ...he 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 unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil We recommend Craftsman brand oil Mix ga...

Page 8: ...arm up move the choke lever to the RUN posi tion 8 Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at RUN before moving the throttle lever to the _ position If the engine has not started after 5 pulls at HALF CHOKE repeat the STARTING A COLD ENGINE procedure If the engine still does not start pro ceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE 9 To stop the engine move the throttle lever to the STOP position STARTING...

Page 9: ...or 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 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 WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use Before each use After each use Every ...

Page 10: ...y your Sears Service Center CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the car buretor If you require further assis tance or are unsure about performing this procedure call our customer as sistance help line at 1 800 285 5878 Old fuel a dirty air filter a dirty fuel fil ter or flooding may give the impres sion of an i...

Page 11: ...porting Store unit and fuel in a well venti lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of sea son or if it w...

Page 12: ...rvice Center 4 Contact your Sears Service Center 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 3 Clean or replace spark plug and re gap 4 See Carburetor Adjustment in Service and Adjustments section 5 Contact your Sears Service Center 6 Contact your Sears Service Center 1 Adjust choke 2 Empty fuel tank and refill with corr...

Page 13: ...questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized set vice center or call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part ...

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