Craftsman 358.79104 - Manual (Page 8)

before continuing. Contact Sears
Service for repair or replacement of
affected parts as necessary.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
A WARNING: Keep hands and
feet away from the rotor when starting
or running the engine. Never attempt
to clear the rotor with the engine/motor
running. Stop engine and disconnect
spark plug before unclogging snow or
debris from discharge chute or when
adjusting vanes.
a WARNING: Never lean over dis­
charge chute. Rocks or debris could
be thrown into the eyes and face and
cause serious injury or blindness.
A WARNING: Inspect the area
where the unit is to be used. Remove
objects that could be thrown or dam­
age the unit. Some objects may be
hidden by fallen snow - be alert for
the possibility.
• Direct material discharge away from
glass enclosures, automobiles, etc,
• Do not run engine at high speed
white not removing snow.
• Be attentive when using the snow-
thrower, and stay alert for holes in
the terrain and other hidden haz­
ards.
Make sure the rotor will spin freely
before attaching the snowthrower to
the powerhead.
If the rotor will not rotate freely due
to frozen ice, thaw the unit thorough­
ly before attempting to operate
under power.
Keep the rotor clear of debris.
Do not throw snow near other
people. The snowthrower could
propel small objects at high speed
causing injury.
After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, disconnect spark plug
and inspect the snowthrower for
damage and repair if necessary be­
fore restarting unit.
Never operate the snowthrower near
glass enclosures, automobiles and
trucks.
Never attempt to use the snow­
thrower on a roof.
Never operate the snowthrower near
window weils, dropoffs, etc.
Never discharge snow onto public
roads or near moving traffic.
Clear snow from slopes by going up
and down; never across. Use cau­
tion when changing directions. Nev­
er clear snow from steep slopes.
Let snowthrower run for a few min­
utes after clearing snow so moving
parts do not freeze.
Look behind and use care when
backing up. Exercise caution to
avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating in reverse.
Know how to stop quickly.
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol­
lowing list.
Model 358.791040
• Powerhead
• Trimmer attachment
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)
• Container of line
• Container of oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not
use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in
the empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is
normal due to carburetor adjustments
and testing done by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
A
WARNING: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before per­
forming any assembly procedures.
WARNING: If received as­
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH­
MENT
CAUTION: When installing trimmer
attachment, place the unit on a flat
surface for stability.