• Do not s et u nit o nany surface except
aclean, hard a rea w hile e ngine isrun-
ning. Debris such asgravel, sand,
dust, grass, etc. c ould b epicked upby
the airintake and thrown out t hrough
discharge
opening,
damaging
unit,
property,
orcausing serious injury to
bystanders
oroperator.
• Avoid d angerous
environments.
Do
not u se inunventilated
areas o r
where e xplosive
vapors orcarbon
monoxide
build upcould b epresent.
• Do not o verreach
oruse from unsta-
ble surfaces such asladders, trees,
steep s lopes, rooftops,
etc. K eep f irm
footing and balance atalltimes.
• Never place o bjects inside the
blower tubes; always direct the blow-
ing debris away f rom people, ani-
mals, glass, and solid objects such
astrees, automobiles,
walls, etc. T he
force o faircan cause r ocks, dirt, o r
sticks t obethrown ortoricochet
which c an hurt people oranimals,
break g lass, orcause o ther damage.
• Never run unit w ithout the proper
equipment
attached. When u sing
your u nit a sablower, always install
blower tubes. When u sing t he op-
tional vacuum k it, a lways install vac-
uum tubes a nd vacuum b ag assem-
bly. M ake s ure vacuum b ag assem-
blyiscompletely
zipped.
• Check airintake opening, blower
tubes, and vacuum t ubes frequently,
always with engine stopped and
spark p lug disconnected.
Keep v ents
and discharge
tubes free ofdebris
which c an accumulate
and restrict
proper airflow.
• Never place a ny object inairintake
opening as this could r estrict proper air
flow and cause damage tothe unit.
• Never use forspreading
chemicals,
fertilizers,
orother substances
which
may contain toxic materials.
• To avoid s preading
fire, d onot u se
near l eaf o rbrush f ires, fireplaces,
barbecue pits, ashtrays,
etc.
• Use only f orjobs explained inthis
manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
WARNING:
Disconnect
spark
plug before performing
maintenance
except for carburetor
adjustments.
• Have all maintenance
other than the
recommended
procedures
described
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 for use with your unit.
• 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, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store in a dry area out of reach of
children.
SAFETY
NOTICE:
Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir-
culation disorders or abnormal swelling.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in other-
wise 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 guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.
SPECIAL
NOTICE: This unit is
equipped with a temperature
limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirements
of Cali-
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443.
All U.S.
forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington
require by
law that many internal combustion
en-
gines be equipped with a spark arrest-
ing screen.
If you operate in a locale
where such regulations
exist, you are
legally responsible
for maintaining
the
operating
condition of these parts. Fail-
ure to do so is a violation of the law.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE section for
information
on maintenance
of the
muffler and spark arresting screen.