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Page 1: ...tenance Parts List Espa_ol p 21 WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product i_ 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 545218615 Rev 6 5 31 09 BRW ...

Page 2: ...from normal use within the warranty period such as the vacuum bag filter or spark plug Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according to all supplied instructions Preventive maintenance or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture contaminated or stale fuel This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which var...

Page 3: ...r 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 your other hand I 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 brok...

Page 4: ...ove jewelry loose clothing orclothing with loosely hanging straps ties tassels etc They can becaught inmoving parts Do not operate unit when you are tired ill upset orifyou areunder the influence ofalcohol drugs ormedi cation Keep children bystanders and ani mals away from work area amini mum of30feet 10 meters when starting oroperating unit Donot point blower nozzle inthedirection of people orpet...

Page 5: ...ribed in the operator s manual performed by a Sears Service Center 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 stops Do not use any accessory or attach ment other than those recommended by manufacturer...

Page 6: ...TE Knob must be loose enough to allow blower tube to be inserted in blower outlet Loosen knob by turning counterclockwise 3 Align the slots on the lower blower tube with the tabs on the upper blower tube er BIow _ er TUbTe b _ __ Lower Blower Tube 4 Slide the lower blower tube onto the upper blower tube 5 Turn the lower blower tube clock wise until a click is felt to secure the lower blower tube t...

Page 7: ...ne and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning before opening the vacuum inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes The rotat ing blades can cause serious injury 1 Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area of the vacuum inlet I Ea _h Area Blower Vacuum Inlet Cover 2 Gently tilt the handle of the screw driver toward the front of the unit to 4 Inlet Al...

Page 8: ...der strap over your head and onto your right shoulder 3 Extend your left arm toward the rear ofthe vacuum bag 4 Adjust shoulder strap until the vacu um bag shoulder strap seam lies be tween your thumb and index finger 5 Make sure airflows freely from the elbow tube into bag Ifbag is kinked theunit will not operate properly b SHOULDER STRAP ATTACHMENT 1 Pass the shoulder strap over your head and on...

Page 9: ...on until the engine stops THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER is used to se lect the desired engine speed THROTTLE POSITION LEVER The THROTTLE POSITION LEVER is de signed to allow setting engine speed during blower use only To avoid caus ing damage to the unit DO NOT at tempt to use the throttle position lever during vacuum use PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB removes air from the carburetor and fuel...

Page 10: ...e extension so the air stream can work close to the ground After using blowers and other equip ment CLEAN UP Dispose of debris in trash receptacles OPERATING POSITION Blower Vacuum BEFORE STARTING ENGINE _LWARNING Be sure to read the 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 _L...

Page 11: ...llustrated Do not set unit on any surface except a clean hard area when starting engine or while en gine is running Debris such as gravel sand dust grass etc could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening damag ing the unit or property or causing seri ous injury to bystanders or the operator STARTING A COLD ENGINE or warm engine after running out of fuel 1 Move t...

Page 12: ... use Every 5 hours of operation Yearly Yearly Yearly _ WARNING Avoid touching muf fler unless engine and muffler are cold A hot muffler can cause serious burns _ILWARNING 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 t...

Page 13: ...ve fuel cap retainer assembly from tank Pull filter from tank and remove it from the fuel line Install new fuel filter on fuel line reinstall parts Fuel Filter _ _ Fuel Line CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING SCREWS Once each year ensure muffler mounting screws are secure and tight ened properly to prevent damage Muffler Mounting Screw INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN _ik WARNING The muffler on this...

Page 14: ...eriod of time Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage Store in a clean dry area Lightly oil external metal surfaces FUEL SYSTEM Empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual see message labeled IMP...

Page 15: ...t 4 Carbon build up i 1 See Starting a Flooded Engine in Operation section 2 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 3 Install new spark plug 4 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace i 5 Contact Sears Service see back cover i 1 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace i 2 See Carburetor Idle Speed Adjus...

Page 16: ...Warranty re pairs should be completed in a reason able amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regard ing your warranty rights and responsibili ties you should contact your nearest authorized service center call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 or send e mail corre spondence to emission warranty HCOP emission com WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warran ty period begins on the date the ...

Page 17: ...charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor air filter covered up to main tenance schedule ignition system spark plug covered up to maintenance schedule ignition module muffler in cluding catalyst if equipped fuel tank MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as defined in the operator s ma...

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