Customer responsibilities, Maintenance schedule, General recommendations – Craftsman 358.798340 User Manual
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you complete regular service.
Before Use
After Use
Yearly
Service Dates
Check for damaged or worn parts.
Clean unit and labels.
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Check for ioose fasteners and parts.
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Clean collection bag.
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have 
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive 
full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit 
as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to 
properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the “Service and Adjustments” section of 
this manual should be checked at lease once each season. 
Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
A
WARNING
THIS BLOWER IS PROVIDED WITH 
DOUBLE INSULATION, USE ONLY IDEN
TICAL
REPLACEMENT
PARTS. ALL
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS TO THE UNIT, IN
CLUDING ON/OFF SWITCH, MOTOR, 
ETC., MUST BE DIAGNOSED AND RE
PAIRED BY YOUR SEARS SERVICE 
CENTER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN 
CAUSE 
THE
DOUBLE
INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION TO BECOME INEFFEC
TIVE AND RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 
TO THE OPERATOR.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR DAMAGED/WORN PARTS
•
Replace blower nozzles that are bent, warped, cracked,
or damaged in any way.
•
Replace vacuum tubes that are bent, warped, cracked,
or damaged in any way.
•
Inspect impeller for cracks.
CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS
•
Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent
• Wipe off the unit with a dean dry cloth.
•
Keep air vents and air intake free from debris at all times.
AFTER EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS/PARTS
•
Inspect blower tube. Make sure tube is secure to the 
blower outlet.
YEARLY
CLEAN THE COLLECTION BAG
The collection bag must be properly emptied and maintained 
to avoid deterioration and obstruction of air flow which will 
reduce the performance of your unit.
•
Remove the bag and empty after each use. DO NOT
store the bag without emptying it of all leaves, grass, or 
debris.
•
Wash the bag once a year by turning inside out and
washing with a water hose. Be sure to let bag dry com
pletely before re-using the unit.
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