CRAFTSMAN 358.796920 Gas Power Blower

Product Information

WARNING:  Carefully read and follow all Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.

• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts

Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

Specifications

Sears Service

For parts or service, always provide the Part Number, Model Number (358.796920), Part Description, and Name of Item (GAS POWER BLOWER) when requesting service or repair parts for your unit.

Parts can be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores. Your Sears Merchandise takes on added value with service provided by Sears Trained, professional technicians using Sears approved methods.

Product Usage Instructions

Section A: Safety Rules and Precautions

Failure to follow all safety rules and precautions could result in serious personal injury. Please carefully read and follow the instructions below:

1. Read your Operator’s Manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before operating the unit.
2. Restrict your unit to users who understand and follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual.

Section B: Plan Ahead

To ensure your safety while using the product, please follow these guidelines:

1. Always wear eye protection to prevent debris from being blown or ricocheting into your eyes and face, which can result in loss of vision or serious personal injury.
2. Always wear a respirator or facemask when working with the blower in dusty environments.
3. Dress safely in long pants. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
4. Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill, or upset or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
5. Keep children, bystanders, and animals away from the work area, at least 30 feet (10 meters) away when starting or operating the unit.
6. Inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can be blown or cause damage during operation.
7. As a vacuum, 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. Do not attempt to vacuum water or other liquids to avoid damage to the engine.

FAQs

• Q: What should I wear while operating the unit?
  • A: It is recommended to wear eye protection, a respirator or facemask in dusty environments, and long pants. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
• Q: Can I operate the unit if I am tired, ill, or upset?
  • A: No, it is not recommended to operate the unit if you are tired, ill, or upset. It is important to be in a good physical and mental state while using the product.
• Q: How far should I keep children, bystanders, and animals away from the work area?
  • A: It is recommended to keep them at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from the work area when starting or operating the unit.
• Q: How should the fuel be mixed?
  • A: The unit requires a fuel mixture of regular, unleaded gasoline and a high-quality engine oil specially made for 2-cycle, air-cooled engines.
• Q: What should be done before starting the engine?
  • A: Read the Operator’s Manual completely, wear eye protection, and ensure the area is clear of bystanders, children, and animals.
• Q: Can the blower be used as a vacuum?
  • A: Yes, with the proper installation of the optional Vac Attachment Kit, Stock No. 71-79991.
• Q: What is the proper way to store the unit?
  • A: Store the unit in a dry area out of reach of children and 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, furnaces, etc.

ENGINE TYPE: DISPLACEMEN31 OPERATING RPM: IGNITION: CARBURETOR: ON/OFF SWITCH: STARTER: FUELTANK:

2 Cycle Air Cooled 28.0 cc 75008200 Solid State
All Position – Diaphragm Positive Toggle Switch Auto Rewind 400cc (13.5 fl, oz.)

MUFFLER:
VELOCITY: AIR VOLUME SPARKPLUG: SPARKPLUGGAP: MODULE AIR GAP: LUBRICATION:

LoTone
150mph 340 cu. ft./min. CJ-8 (Cat,No, 71-36403) .024″- .027″ .010″- .014″ Gasoline/oil Mixtu’re_ see Page7

STARTER ROPE

/HANDLE

;WITCH

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions could result in serious personal injury.

1. KNOW YOUR
   1 Read your Operator’s Manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before operating the unit.
   2, Restrict your unit to users who understand and
   follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual,

PLAN AHEAD

1 Always wear eye protection to prevent recks or
debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in loss of vision or

serious personal injury.

2, Always wear a respirator or facemask when working with the blower in dusty environments.
3, Dress safely in long pants. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants or sandals; or go barefoot
4 Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill, or upset; or if you are underthe influence of alcohol,

drugs, or medication. 5 Keepchlldren, bystandersandanimalsawayfrem
the work area, a minimum of 3O feet (lO meters),

when starting or operating the unit.

6 Inspectthearaabeforestartingtheunit.

Removeall

debris and hard or sharp objects such as rocks, glass,

wire, etc that can be blown or cause damage during

operation. As a vacuum, 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

giass etc. to avoid severe damage to the impelle_ Do

not attempt to vacuum water or other liquids to avoid damage to the engine.

C, NANDILI IFU ‘ = WSTH CAUTaON

1 Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (including smoking, open flames, or workthat can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored

2, Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in

a cool, dry, wen,ventilatedplace; and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. 3. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the unit. 4 Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running

or strapped to the operator. 5 Wipe up all spills before starting the engine. 6 Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and
fueling site before starting the engine

D, OPERATE _’OUR UNgT

SAFETY

1 Stoptheenginebeforeopeningthevacuuminlet
door or attempting to insert or remove the suction tube. The engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid contact with the rotating blades 2_ Inspect the entire unit before each use for worn, loose, or damaged parts. Do not use until the unit is in proper working order. 3 Keep the outside surfaces free of oil and fuel. 4 Never start or run the engine inside a closed room
or building. Exhaust fumes contain dangerous carbon monoxide
5 Do not wear rubber or any other insulated gloves when using the unit as a vacuum to avoid static electricity shock.

6 Donotsettheunitonthegreundtostarttheengine or while the engine 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, damaging the unit, property or causing serious personal injury to bystanders or the operator
7 Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be present
8 Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such
as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc Keep firm footing and balance at all times 9 Never place objects inside t he blower tubes; always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, 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
10 Neverplaceanyobjectintheairlntakeopeningas this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit
11 Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a blower, always install a blower tube When used as a vacuum, always install the suction tube and collection bag Make sure the collection bag assembly iscompletely zipped when the unit isrunning to avoid flying debris
12 Always use the shoulder strap attached to the collection bag when vacuuming to avoid loss of controJ
13 Never use for spreading or misting chemicals, fertilizera or toxic substances.
14 Avoid situations that could catch the collection
bag on fire. Do not operate near an open flame Do not vacuum warm ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc_ Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless cinders are completely cool 15, Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
E. MA”NTADN YOUR UNliT PROPERLY
1oMaintain the unit according to recommended
procedures. 2, Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustmenL 3 Use only genuine replacement parts as recom-
mended by Sears to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding your warranty. 4 Check air intake openings and blower tubes frequently, always with the engine stopped. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow 5 Never make engine adjustments with the unit
strapped to the operator. 6. Drain fuel frem the fuel tank before storing for 30 or
more days. 7 Do not use any accessory or attachment other
than those supplied by Sears for use with this particular uniL 8 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, furnaces, etc. 9 Store in a dry area out of the reach of children.

NOW YOUR UNIT

A, _NTRODUCT_ON
Your unit is a high performance product designed for tough jobs.
Special Features Include: = One-handed Operation o Direct Drive o Vibration Dampened Handle ° Weight- 1151bs. = Convenient Upright Storage
Easy Conversion to Vacuum Capability with the Optional Accessory Kit

71-79991.

2. UNPACKONG mNSTRUCTqONS
   Your unit has been carefully packed at the factory to prevent damage during shipping and storage, Carefully unpack the carton as follows:
   1 Remove corrtents from the carton_ 2. Check parts against the list below 3. Examine parts for damage 4 Notify your Sears Store immediate/y if a part is
   missing or damaged,

CARTON CONTENTS:

KEY NO.

QTY.

1

Engine Assembly

1

2

Blower Tube

1

4

3

Nozzle

1

f_l

4

8 oz.,2-cycle Engine Oil

1

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Operator’s Manual –

1

(Not Shown)

SPECIAL NOTICE For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All US ForestLand and the statesof CaUfornia(Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law,that certain internal cornbustion engines operated on forest, brush and/or grass-coveredareas be equipped with a spar k arrestor, maintained in effectiveworkingorder,or the engine be constructed,equipped and maintained for the prevention offire. Check with your state or local authoritiesfor regulationspertaining tothese requirements. Failureto follow these requirements could subject you to liability or toa fine. This unit is not factory-equipped with a spark arrestor. Ifthese items are required in yourarea, ask your dealer to install Part# 69207.

Your Operator’s Manual has been developed to help you assemble the unit and to understand its safe operation It is important that you read your manual completely to become familiar with the unit before you begin assembly,
1. READ YOUR OPERATOR’S MANUAL,
2 No tools are required to assemble your blower,
B. BLOWER ASSEMBLY
1 Thread the nozzle onto the blower tube and firmly tighten,
2 Slide the blower tube and nozzle assembly into the engine housing until it bottoms out (approximately 2-t/2 inches) Figure 1
3, Align the blower assembly sothat it is pointing up toward the handle as shown in Figure 1.
4, Secure the blower assembly by tightening the knob shown in Figure 1 until hand-tight
Co VACUU_ COHVERSION
Your blower engine can be adapted to vacuum capability with the properinstallation of the optional Vac Attachment Kit, Stock No_71-79991. available through your Sears Store, Follow the assembly instructions below:
o Kit Contents: — Suction Tube — Clamp w/Screw — 2 Bushel. Heavy Duty Collection Bag w/Shoulder Strap –Adjustable Shoulder Strap (for engine)
o The only tool you will need is a slotted screwdriver.

BLOWER TUBE
NOZZLE

KNOB

NORMALANGLEOFDISCHARGE Figure 1

BOTTOM VIEW

THUMB _NUT

VACUUM INLET DOOR

_WARNING Stop engine before opening the vacuum inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the suction tube. The engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid contact with the rotating blades.
1 Stop Engine
2 Loosen the knob (Figure 1)and remove the blower tube from the engine
3 Set the unit on a flat surface as shown in Figure 2, and unthread the thumb nut holding the vacuum inlet door closed
4 Using a screwdriver, unthread the screw holding the clamp together and separate the ends of the clamp,
5 Hold open the vacuum inlet door and slide one end of the open clamp under the vacuum inlet door hinge and around the clamping ring on the housing as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 2
CLAMPING RING_

VACUUM
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Figure 3

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IMPELLER

6, Reinstall the loose end of the clamp and turn the clamp screw with a screwdriver to loosely secure the clamp onto the unit
NOTE: Observe that one end of the suction tube is cut at an angle and the other end is straight,
7, Hold open the vacuum inlet door and slide the straight end of the suction tube into the opening until it bottoms out (about 3/4 inch). Figure 4,
NOTE: Make sure the warning decal and shorter angle of the suction tube is aligned with the blower’ outlet as shown in Figure 4.
8. Secure the suction tube bytightening the clamp screw with a screwdriver,
9. Slide the collection bagtube into the blower opening until it bottoms out (about 2-1/2 inches). Figure 5,
10, Align the notch on the collection bag tube with the center seam of the blower outlet as shown in Figure 5, then secure the collection bag tube to the engine with the knob until tland-tighL
11 Shoulder Strap Adjustments a It iseasier toput on the collectionbag strap first, then the engine strap, clipping the strap to the engine last Figure 6_ b Tryon both the collection bag and the engine shoulder straps and adjust for comfort before starting the engine c. Make sure the collection bag strap is adjusted to allow a free flow of air from the elbow tube as shown in Figure 7. If the bag is kinked,the unit will not operate properly. d Adjust the engine strap to support the weight of the engine leaving the hands free to guide the unit,
NOTE: The controls on the engine are directed forward when the unit is used as a vacuum See operating position in Figure 14, page 11
Z_WARNING Do not use the unit as a vacuum without the suction tube and collection bag properly attached to avoid flying debris and/or impeller contact which can cause serious personal injury. Always make sure the collection bag is completely zipped before the engine is started.
Do B -OWER CONVERSaON
! Stop engine, 2 loosen the screw and knob on the clamps, ther] remove suctiontube and collection bag assembly. 3 Secure the vacuum inletdoor closed by aligning the
thumb nut on the door over the threaded stud on the engine housing and turning tile thumb nut until fingePtighL
4 Reinstall blower tube as shown on page 5
[ CAUTION: ! Over tightening the clamp screw can break the housing clamping ring. Retighten the clamp screw just enough to snugly secure the clamp on the housing.

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WARNING DECAL VACUUM INLET DOOR

Figure 4

KNOB

Figure 5

RING

Figure 6

BAG KINKED

WAY

Figure 7

WRONG WA’_/

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ENGINE INFORMATION

A= FU_L,gNG YOUR UNI;T (See “Specifications,
1. FUEL MIXTURE
o Your unit is powered by a 2-cycle engine which requires a fuel mixture of regular, unleaded gasoline and a high quality engine oil specially made for 2-cycle, air-cooled engines, The internal design of the 2-cycle engine requireslubrication of moving parts Lubrication is provided when you use the recommended mixtureof gasolineand oil.
· Gasoline must be clean and not over two months old. After a short period of time, gasoline begins to chemically break down and willform compounds that can cause hard starting and damage in 2-cycle engines
o The correct measure of gasolinetoeilisveryimportant. Too much oil will foul the spark plug. Toolittle oil will cause the engine tooverheat and freeze up
· Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a container since gasoline and oil do not readily combine. Do not try to mix fuel directly in the fuel tank

page 2, for location of Fuel Cap.)
4. DO NOT USE:
° BIA OIL (Boating Institute of America) — Does not have proper additives for air-cooled, 2_cycle engines and could cause damage
o AUTOMOTIVE OIL —Does not have proper additives for 2-cycle engines and could cause damage
· GASOLINE CONTAINING ALCOHOL (High Test, Premium or Gasohol) —Stiffens critical carburetor fuel metering eler_ents and causes engine damage from overheating –Increases vapor lock (causes hard starting) — Attracts water causing corrosion damage

2_ USE THE FOLLOWING:

3. HOW TO MIX FUEL
   a Pour one-half of the gasoline into an approved marked container. Do not try to mix fuel directly in the hel tank.
   b Add entire measure of 2-cycle Engine OiL c. Mix. d. Add remainder of gasoline. e Mix thoroughly for one mim,te.
   B, PRE-OPERATBON CHECKS
   Before operating your unit, always: t. - CHECK OVER SAFETY RULES AND PRECAU-
   TIONS in this Operator’s Manual Make certain you completely understand and follow each one
   2. ,– CHECK THE AIR FILTER. Clean the filter before operating the unit, See Figure 15.

4. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER a, Use only recommended fuel mixtures.
   b Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There should be no smoking, open flames or work that can cause sparks.
   c Use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes.
   d Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area. Store fuel in a cool, dry, well- ventilated place. Gasoline vapors are harmful to your health and can cause serious hazards,such as explosion and fire Use a funnel or spout when pouring fuel
   e. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting the engine.
   f. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and fueling site before starting the engine.
   3. v” CHECK THE UNIT FOR lOOSE BOLTS, NUTS, OR FITTINGS. Tighten, repair or replace parts as necessary. Use only genuine replacement parts;
   4. v” CHECK THE FUEL TANK. Fill with a clean, fresh fuel mixture according to instructions in fuel mixture section

A= STARTING mN$3″RUCI”I]ON$ (Refer to “Specifications,” page 2, for location of controls.)

zWARNING Hold the unit for starting as shown in Figure 8. Do not set the unit on the ground to start the engine or while the engine 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, damaging the unit or property or causing serious personal injury to bystanders or the operator.
1 STARTING PROCEDURE
Hold the unit in the starting position as shown in Figure 8 Make sure the end of the unit isdirected away from people, animals, glass and solid objects
b Move the ignition switch to the “On” position. Figure 9
c Turn the throttle control knob clockwise to the “Fast” position. Figure 10
d Turn choke knob to “On” position. Figure 11
e_ Hold handle with your right hand and pull starter handle with your left hand until the engine fires (attempts to run)
NOTE: Do not let the starter rope snap back between pullsHold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly
f Turn choke knob to “Half” position and pull starter handle until engine runs. Figure 11.
Allow engine to warm-up as indicated below, then turn choke knob to the “Off” position. Figure 11 — Above 40°1:,warm-up 10o20seconds — Below 40°F, warm-up 45.60 seconds
h. Stop engine by moving ignition switch to the “Off” position. Figure 9
2. IMPORTANT POINTS
a When starting the engine, always pull the starter rope sharply and quickly, but not more than 10 times to avoid flooding the engine. If flooding occurs, turn choke to the “Off” position (Figure 11) and pull starter rope until engine starts
b Start a cold engine with the choke at the “On” position Figure 11
C Start a warm engine with the choke at the “Off” position If unit fails to start witilin 2 pulls, move choke to the “Half” positiorLFigure 11

BLOWER STARTING

VACUUM STARTING

Figure 8

IGNITION SWITCH

THROTTLE CONTROL

ON

OFF

Figure 9

Figure 10

CHOKE KNOB

OFF
Figure 11

D= ENGBN ADJUSTMSNTS
1. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS The carburetor has been carefully adjusted at the factory. Due to changes in altitude and operating conditions, your carburetor may require adjusting. To make the adjustment follow the procedure below very carefully:

PREPARATION

1. Use fresh fuel mix See Fuel Mixture page 7

2. Remove air filter

3. Turn mixture screw clockwise _

until

fully closed, but do not overtighteno Figure 12 Unscrew mixture screw one full turn

counterclockwise

4. Turn Idle Speed Screw clockwise

==,=-_ until it stops Do not overtighten.

Open screw three full turns counterclockwise

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IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMEN1

-i Figure 12

N ES

b IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT

1. Start the engine and turn throttle control to

halfway between “Fast” and “Slow”

2 ) Operate the unit for 3 minutes to warm up

engine

3. Turn throttle control counterclockwise

to slow setting

4. Adjust Idle Speed Screw:

Clockwise _

if the engine stalls:

Counterclockwise _

to slow engine

down

5 ) Adjust the Idle Speed Screw until the engine

idles as slow as possible without the engine

stalling

t CAUTION:] The mixture setting is a highly critical adjustment. If set incorrectly, permanent damage will occur to the engine. Do not operate engine at fast throttle fdr prolonged periods while making the mixture adjustment.

MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT

1. Adjust throttle knob to “Fast” position
   2 ) Turn the Mixture Screw slowly clockwise until the engine speed is reduced
   Note position 3) Turn the screw slowly counterclockwise
   === Stop when the engine just begins to run rough
2. Turn the screw slowly the minimum amount clockwise ===”_ until the engine runs
   smoothly

NOTE 1: The mixture screw should be in the range of 3/4 to 1-1/4 turns open

NOTE 2: For the best engine performance, it

is better to run a slightly rich mixture setting

(counterclockwise _

)than too lean a

setting

d REPLACE AIR FILTER
2. SPARK PLUG (Cat. No. 71-36403)
Check spark plug periodically and clean or replace as necessary. After cleaning, reset the electrode gap to “025,

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USING YOUR @N T AS L@WER

1. OFE T NG

HSTRUCTaON$

1 Read your Operator’s Manual, Make certain you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions, before operating the uniL
2 Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in loss of vision or
serious personal injury.
3 Always wear a respirator or facemask when workmg in dusty environments.
4 Dress safely in long pants. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants or sandals; or go barefoot
5 Check the unit before operation. Look for worn, loose, or damaged parts Do not use until the unit is in proper working order
6 Inspect the area before starting unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc that can be blown or cause damage during operation
7 Keepobservers, children, bystanders, andanimals
safely away. Before starting the engine and during Pseration, make certain children, animals and
tanders are away from the work area – a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters).
8 Check air intake opening and blower tubes fre-
quently, always with the engine stopped. Keep vents and discharge tubes free of debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow
9 Use the correct operating position. (Figure 13.)Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as
ladders, trees, steep slopes, roof tops, etc Keep firm footing and balance at all times
1Q Never place objects inside the blower tubes; always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees. automobiles, walls,etc The force ofair can causerocks.
dirt, or sticks tobe thrown or to ricochetwhich may hurt people or anirnals, break glass, or cause other damage

HANDLE
CONTROL PANEL TO THE ` REAR
HANDLE

ALWAYS USE

“_EYE

PROTECTION

USE RESPIRATOR OR FACEMASK FOR DUSTY ENVIRONMENTS
OPERATION WITHBOTH HANDLES

Figure 13
z_WARNING Hold the unit for starting as shown in Figure 8. Do not set the unit ontheground tostart theengineorwhilethe engine 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, damaging the unit or property or causing serious personal injury to bystanders or the operator.

1. OPI RATBNG TIPS

Always work going away from solid objects such as walls, large stones, automobiles and fences,
2 Clean spaces with corners by starting in corners and moving outward to straight areas toprevent an accumulation of debris which could fly into face

, Be careful when working near valuable plants. The force of the air could damage tender plants
4 Direct air flow by adjusting the nozzle.

5, Run the engine at full throttle for full air power=

6 Vary or reduce the air flow by setting the throttle knob at any position from “Fast” to “Siowo”

7 Use the handle located on the bottom of the unit

below the control panel when working above the

waistorwhenatwo-handedgripisdesired.

Refer

tothe unit drawing, page 2, and Figure 13,this page

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z_WARNING Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or debris frern being blown or ricocheting into the eyes and face which can result in loss of vision or serious personal injury.
8 -Uses For Your Blower:
a Sweeping debris or grass clippings from driveways, sidewalks, patios, park, parking lots, barns, stadiums, etc
b Gathering grass clippings, straw or leaves intopiles c Fast drying wet, outdoor areas such as a patio d Removing debris from corners, around joints and
between bricks
e Blowing light snow from driveways, sidewalks or patios

As a vacuum, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs and bits of paper. Do not attempt to vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc. to avoid severe damage to the impeller.
1 Read your Operator’s Manual, Make certain you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions, before operating the unit
2 Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricochet;_g into eyes and face which can result in loss of vision or serious personal injury.
3 Dress safely in long pants. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants or sandals; or go barefoot
4 Check the unit before operation, Look for worn, loose, or damaged parts Do not use until the unit is in proper working order
5 Inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and objectssuch as rocks,glass,wire, large sticks, etc that can cause damage during operation
6 Keepobservers, children, bystanders, andanimals safely away. Before starting the engine and during operation make certain people and animals are away from the work area – a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters).
7 Check air intake opening and collection bag tube frequently, always with the engine stopped. Engine RPM will increase significantly when the suction or collection bag tube is clogged. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow.
8 Use the correct operating position. (Figure 14) Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, roof tops, etc Keep firm footing and balance at all times
9 Do not wear rubber or any other insulated gloves to avoid static electricity shock.

10 Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. Always install the suction tube and collection bag. Make surethe collection bag assembly is completely zipped when the unit is in use to avoid flying debris
11 Always use the collection bag and engine shoulder straps to avoid loss of control.
Z_WARNING Do not insert or remove suction tube with engine running to avoid serious personal injury. Always stop the engine before unclogging the unit or performing any maintenance on the collection bag.
COLLECTION BAG STRAP
ENGINE STRAP
CONTROL “/PANEL

Figure 14

1. OP_RATnNG T_PS
   1, Move the unit slowly back and forth over debris to be vacuumed, Avoid forcing the suction tube into a pile of debris as this can clog the unit.
   2 If the unit becomes clogged:
   a. Stoptheengineanddisconnectthesparkplug.Do not attempt to remove obstructions with engine running.
   b Wait until the impetler has completely stopped turning, then remove the suction tube
   c Carefully reach into the vacuum opening and clear out debris

3 The collection bag must be properly emptied ,and maintained to avoid deterioration a nd ob-

structing air flow which will reduce the

performance of the vacuum. a. Empty the bag after each use. Do not store bag

containing wet grass, leaves, etc

1. Clean the bag after every three uses by turn-

ing the bag inside out after initial emptying and

vigorously shaking out dust and excess debris

1. Wash the bag once a year

1. Turn bag inside out

2). Hang up

3). Hose down thoroughly

4). Hang to dry

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MAINTENANCE

Ao AIR FILTER CARE
A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption_ Clean the Air Filter: · Frequently, o Always clean after 5 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of
operation, whichever is less. Follow these steps: 1 Remove the air filter (located above the control
panel; see Figure 15) 2 Wash in soap and water

I CAUTION:I Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard.
& Squeeze filter dry 4 Add a small amount of oil to coat the filter,
NOTE: Avoid soaking the filter with oil 5 Squeeze out excess oil 6 Replace the air filter.
NOTE: Make sure the filter is properly fitted into the housing, paying particular attention to the corners.
Bo FUEL TANK UPKEEP
Never use gasoline that is more than 2 months old in a fuel mixture. Gasoline begins to break down after a short period of time and will form compounds that cause hard starting and damage in 2-cycle engines
1 Inspect the unit for fuel leaks each time it is used. Repair or replace parts as necessary
2 Always begin operation with a clean, fresh mixture of fuel.
3 Drain all fuel from the unit or allow unit to run out of fuel before storing for 30 or more days.
C. STARTER ROPE REPAIIR
· Repair the starter rope if the rope breaks next to the pulley.
o Replace the starter rope if the rope breaks more than 2-3 inches away from the pulley as the rope will be too short to repair properly.
Z_WARNING Always wear eye protection when servicing the starter rope. The recoil spring, located beneath the pulley, is under tension. If the spring pops out, serious personal injury can result.
° To repair or replace: 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the 6 screws from the fan housing. Figure 16, 2 Separate the far] housing completely from the shroud

Figure 15
FAN HOUSING –_. REMOVE SCREWS
F SPARK PLUG WIRE
Figure 16

3 If the starter rope is not broken, release the spring’s tension by pulling about 10 inches of rope from the pulley and catching the rope in the notch as shown Figure 17 If the rope is broken, remove the broken piece.

NOTE: The tension on the starter spring will be released ifthe rope is broken

4_ Remove screw and pulley very carefully, Figure 17 The recoil spring which lies beneath the pulley must stay in the housing, flat against the bottom. If the spring is disturbed, it will require considerable time and effort to reinstall. Twist the

pulleygentlycounterclockwise _ up to release the spring

asyoupull

5 Move away from the fueltank and melttheend ofthe rope to go into the pulley`

6 Allow the melted end to drip once; then while the rope is still hot, pull the melted end through a rag to obtain a smooth, pointed end
7 Insert rope through the rope exit hole in the fan housing

8 Snake rope inside the pulley, then through topside pulley hole by pushing the rope from the underside holewith a small round object such as a Phillips
screwdriver. See Insert, Figure 18

9 Wrap rope counterclockwise _

around

pulley ratchet and tuck loose end back under rope

leaving a 3/8 to 1/4 inch tail Figure 18 Pull tightly

l& Wind all but about 10 inches of the rope counter

clockwise _

around pulley

11_ Replace pulley in the housing Be sure the pulley is all the way down and the spring is secured

12. Replace and tighten pulley screw Figure 17.

13 Hold the 10 inch slack in the rope and catch rope

in pulley notch. Figure 19

14 Hold the rope taut and make 2 complete turns

of the pulley counterclockwise _

to place

tension on the pulley Hold the pulley to retain tension

D, STORAGE
1 Clean the unit before storing. Pay particular attention to the air intake area,keeping itfreeof debris Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces
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I5. Align pulley notch with rope exit hole, pull starter handle to the full extent of the rope and allow the
rope to slowly wind around the pulley 16 Reinstall the fan housing to the shroud.

;HET
Figure 17

SCREWDRIVER

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Figure 18

NOTCH
Figure 19
2 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, furnaces, etc.
3. Store in a dry area out of reach of childrenr

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_ MODEL 358.796920

Figure 1

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15 16
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101

102

25

19 2O

14

13

11 10

31 32
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33 34 35 33
38

43

41 40

42

38

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KEY NOo
1 2
5 6 7 8 g
10 11
12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 27 28 29 30

PART NO.

CITY, DESCRIPTION

KEY NO.

PART NO,

10828 15635
24256 15343 26163 15629 15628
15561 15342
32091 * 15678
24371 15676 15677 10821 42023 26780 28626 15479 15123 15544
22289 26735 15664 94222 94242 15636

1 Ass’y – Handle(Incl #2)

31

2 Screw – 10 – 14 x 11116Bind, Hd- 32

Handle

33

26776 10824″ 10835

3 Isolator – Handle

34

94215

1 Spacer – Isolator (Front) 6 Cup – Isolator 2 Washer #8 – Front

35

15661

37

15064

2 Screw – 8 – 32 x 7/16 Rind Hd –

38

15367

Fan Hsg/Crankcase 2 Screw- 12- 11 x 2

39

15644

2 Spacer – Isolator (Rear) 1 Bearing-Ball (Shroud)

40

15441

41

15626

42

15632

2 Screw – 10 +24 x 5/8 Bind Hd +

Fan Hsg/Crankcase

43

1 Air Filter

4 Screw- 10 – 24 x 7/8 – Fan Housing 44

4 Washer – Fan Hsg

15682 15168

1 Fan Housing 1 Spring – Starter Pulley

45

1516

46

15667

1 Baffle – Air

47

1 Pulley Starter

48

1 Screw +10 – 3/4 Hex Hd +Pulley 49

1 Washer – Starter Pulley

50

15647 15672 94241 15638

4 Screw – 10 x 3/8 Pan Hd Air Baffle

51

!5637

52

26781

1 Rope (3 ft ) 1 Handle – Starter Rope

53

91678

54

21058

1 Bolt – 1/4 – 20 x 1-1/2- Clamp

56

10729

1 Clamp – Blower Tube ! Knob – Clamp 3 Screw -10 – Heat Deflector

57

10615

DECALS 101 26778

102 26777

103 26925

QTY, DESCRIPTION

1 Deflector- Heat 1 Shroud – (Incl # 12 & 45) 1 Ass’y- Blower Hsg (IncL 9 of#38)
1 Impeller
1 Screw – 10 – 14 x 88 Blower Hsg/Inlet Door
1 Nut – 10- 24
10 Screw – 10 – ! 4 x 3/4
Pivot Pin/Blower Hsg 1 Nut – Impeller
! Washer +Conical – Impeller 1 Washer- Flat- Impeller 4 Screw – 1/4- 20 x 7/8

• Blower Hsg/Shroud 4 Washer – Blower Hsg/Shroud

4 Screw- 10 +24 x 5/8Shroud/Crankcase

1 Retainer-Bearing-Shroud 1 Spring – Tension (Right)

!

Pin – Pivot

1 Spring – Tension (Left)

1 Ass’y – Inlet Door

1 Screw – 1/4 x 20 1/2 – Retainer

1 Retainer +Fuel Tank 1 Cushion – Fuel Tank

1 Ass’y – Fuel Pick-up 1 Line – Fuel – Tank

1 Ass’y – Fuel Cap w/Retainer

1 Ass’y – Fuel Tank (Incl #53, 54 & 56)

1 Decat- Instruction
2 Decal – (Left & Right) Fan Housing
1 Deca_- Warning-Blower Hsg

Key Nos+Excluded: #3, 4, 26, 36 & 55
*When removing or installing the bearing (#32091), the area of the shroud (#10824) receiving the bearing must be heated to approximately 3000E to avoid damaging the shroud

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5

7 8

14 15
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29 28 22 21

19 21 22
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13 12 11

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56 55
16

52 53
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PARTS LIST — MODEL 358.796920 Figure 2

KEY NO.
1 2 3 4 5

PART NO.
12112 19111 26681 15162 15239

6

26949

7

10809

8

24361

9

24903

10 69203

11 94219

12 94218

13 94243 14 626605

15 23817

18 26765

19 32057

20

15351

21 32058

22

1O819

23

19059

26

15377

27

15126

28

15168

29 39111

30

15127

31 24438

32

19108

33

191O5

34

15241

35 23367

36 26818

37

19115

38 25472

39 21056

40 26797

41 26772

QTY,

DESCRIPTION

1 Cylinder 1 Gasket- Cylinder 2 Ring – Piston 28cc 2 Retainer – Wrist Pin 2 Screw – 1/4- 20 x 3/4 –
Hex Soc Hd. Cylinder 1 Diffuser – Muffler
1 Ass’y – Body-Muffler 1 Cover – Muffler 2 Spring – Muffler Attachment 1 Piston Kit (IncL#3, 4 & Pin) 1 Shaft – Arbor 2 Coupling – Shaft 1 Coupling – Plastic 1 Nut – Flywheel – 5/16 x 24 2 Spring – Starter Dog 1 Ass’y-Crankshaft&Rod 1 Bearing – Wrist Pin 2 Washer-Thrust-Crankcase 2 Bearing – Crankshaft 1 Crankcase Ass’y.
(Incl. #21 & 23) 2 Seal – Crankcase 1 Washer – Coupling 1 Key – Flywheel 4 Screw – 10 – 24 x 5/8 Fil. Hd.
Crankcase
1 Flywheel Assembly (Incl. #15) 1 Washer Flywheel 1 Reed Valve 1 Gasket – Carburetor Case to
Crankcase 1 Seal – Carburetor Case 1 Screw- 6 – 19 x 5/16 – Pan Hd. –
Reed Valve 1 Washer- Reed Valve Screw 1 Case – Carburetor 1 Gasket – Carburetor
1 Fitting – Fuel Line 1 Line – Fuel – Carburetor 1 Guide Plate – Choke 1 Shutter- Choke

KNEOY. 42

PNAOR.T 15676

43

35196

44

15254

45

15673

46

15630

47

15654

48

15147

49

15407

50

26773

51

15147

52

26764

53

23807

54

15675

55

15660

56

15658

57

15614

58

23575

59

24569

60 26766

61

26771

62

26950

63

26829

64

24435

65

15128

66

39124

67 STD360946

68

3933

69

3934

70

39082

71

39103

72

30054

73 69207

QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 Screw* 10-24×7/8-
Carburetor 1 Carburetor 1 Washer – Wave – Carburetor
1 Spacer – Carburetor 1 Screw- 10- 24 x 2 3/8- Carb.
Shoulder
1 Ring – External Retaining Throttle
1 Washer-Wave-Throttle
1 Screw – 8 – 32 x 5/16 Pan Hd. Choke Knob
1 Actuator – Choke 1 Washer – Wave – Choke 1 Cover – CarbCase 1 Knob – Choke 4 Screw- 8- 18 x 5/8 Phil.
1 Screw 10 – 14 x 3/8 – Throttle 1 Washer- Flat Throttle 1 Knob – Throttle
1 Nut – Grounding Switch 1 Washer – Ground
1 Switch Toggle
(IncL #58, 59, 62, 63) 1 Ass’y – Throttle Wire
1 Wire – Ignition 1 Wire – Ground
1 Grommet – Plug Wire 2 Screw 8-32 x 3/4 FiL Hd –
Ignition Module 1 Ignition Module 1 Spark Plug (CJ-8) – (CaL No. 71-36403) 1 Connector – Spark Plug Lead
1 Boot – Spark Plug 1 High Tension Lead Wire 1 High Tension – Lead Assembly –
(IncL #68, 69, & 70) 1 Sealant – Crankcase –
(Not Supplied With Unit) 1 Spark Arrestor-Kit
(Not Supplied With Unit)

Key Nos. Excluded: #16, 17, 24, & 25

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KEY NO.

PART NO_

DESCRIPTION

1

35197

2

35015

3

35132

4

35156

5

35138

7

35200

8

35198

9

35162

11

35017

12

35191

13

35164

14

35166

15

35178

18

35007

19

35008

20

35139

21

35031

22

35028

23

35016

24

35151

25

35014

26

35003

27

35021

35199

35186

Valve Throttle Screw-Throttle Valve
Shaft Assembly-Throttle Idle Speed Screw Spring-Throttle Return Spring-High Speed Mixture Needle Needle-High Speed Mixture Plug-5/16 Dia Welch
Screw-Pump Cover Cover-Fuel Pump +” Gasket-Fuel Pump + Diaphragm-Fuel Pump Screen-Fuel inlet
Ring-Throttle Retainer “Valve-inlet Needle
Spring-Metering Lever · Lever-Metering “PinMetering Lever ·Screw-Metering Lever Pin +” Gasket-Metering Diaphragm +” DiaphragmMetering Cover-Metering Diaphragm Screw,_ssembly-Metering Cover Kit-Repair (includes parts marked)
Kit-Gasket/Diaphragm (includes parts marked +)

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1
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KEY NO. 1 2
3

PART QTY. NO.
1 94225
1 94224 1 66517

DESCRIPTION Nozzle – Blower
Tube- Blower (Upper) Operator’s Manual

VACUUM KIT #71-79991 (Optional Accessory Kit) 3

4
Ol

KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6
101

PART QTY. NO.
1 94394 1 94231 1 94227 1 15671 1 94230 1 94232
Decal 1 26937

DESCRIPTION Strap-Shoulder-Engine Tube-Collection Bag Bag-Collection w/Strap Strap-Tie Clamp-Suction Tube Tube-Suction
Decal – Suction Tube

operator’s manual
MODEL NO 358.796920
How to Order Repair Parts

The Model Number wilt be found under the handle with the Serial Number Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair phrts for your’ unit,
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST

1 The PART NUMBER
2 The MODEL NUMBER 358.796920

3 The PART DESCRIPTION
4 The NAME OF ITEM -GAS POWER BLOWER

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling
When you buy merchandise from Sears you get an extra something that nobody else can 0ffe! Sears Service
Across town or across the country, Sears Service follows you, providing trustworthy, competent service technicians using only Sears specified factory parts

SEARS SERVICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE

Your Sears Merchandise takes on added value when you discover

that Sears has Service Units throughout the country. Each is staffed

by Sears-Trained, methods.

professional technicians using Sears approved

Sear s, Roe bu c-k an d Co, . C _licago, Ill. 6068 4 U .S.A.

66517-3-24085-1-24085

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