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Page 1: ...9 ii WARNING I 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 Sun 10 am 7 pm 1 800 235 5878 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 530 084330 04 11 96 ...

Page 2: ... reto follow all Safety Rules and Pre cautions carl result in serious injury KNOW YOUR UNIT Read your Operator s Manual care fully until you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit Restrict unit to users who understand and witl follow all warnings and safety rules in this manual PLAN AHEAD o Always wear eye protection when op erating servicing o...

Page 3: ...Never run unit without the proper equipment attached When using your unit as a blower always install blower tubes Check air intake opening and blower tubes frequently always with engine stopped and spark plug discon nected_ Keep vents and discharge tubes free of debris which can accu mulate and restrict proper air flowo Never place any object in the air in take opening as this could restrict prope...

Page 4: ...or mal swelling Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood ves sel 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 guaran tee the avoidance of these problems Users who o...

Page 5: ...afety rules do not attempt to fuel your uniL Call 800 235 587 FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycte air cooled engine oil We recommend Craftsman brand oil Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 I A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 32 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE autom...

Page 6: ...ore the 8th pull go to the next step Move choke to HALF position Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 5 pulls NOTE If engine has not started after 5 pulls repeat all of the above steps Allow the engine to run for 10 to 15 seconds then move choke to the Full Throttle position NOTE If engine dies with Throttle at Full Throttle position move the choke to the Half position and ...

Page 7: ...holding the button in the Stop posi tion Make sure engine stops then restart engine and continue Fuel Tank Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks 3LEAN UNIT LABELS Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth_ LEANAIR FILTER 3o not clean filter in gasoline or other lammable solvent Doing so can reate a fire hazard or prod...

Page 8: ...ocated in the area below the throttle choke knob Mixture Screw with Limiter Cap CARBURETOR PRESETS When making carburetor preset adjust ments do not force plastic limiter caps beyond the stops or damage will occur If carburetor presets are not needed proceed to ADJUSTING PROCEDURE Idle Speed To adjust presets Turn the mixture screw counterclock wise until it stops Turn the idle speed screw clockwi...

Page 9: ... is an acceptable alterna tive in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add sta bilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer contain er Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer_ CRAFTSMAN 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled is already blended with fuel stabilizer If you do not use this Sears oi...

Page 10: ...stment Fuel mixture incorrect Spark plug incorrect Carburetor requires adjus_tent Carbon build up REMEDY See Starting instructions Fill tank with correct fuel mixture Install new spark plug Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Contact Sears Service o See Carburetor Adjustments Contact Sears Service_ Contact Sears Service Clean or replace air fil...

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