Background
The Craftsman Blower 316.794990 is a gasoline-powered tool manufactured by RYOBI for Sears. This product is designed to efficiently move air, with a blower velocity of up to 170 miles per hour and an air output of up to 485 cubic feet per minute. It operates using a 2-cycle, air-cooled engine with a displacement of 30 cc (1.83 cu in.).
The blower utilizes an electronic ignition system and features a rocker switch ignition. The fuel to oil ratio for this model is 40:1. The unit has a fuel tank capacity of 20 ounces and uses clean, fresh unleaded fuel. It also features a carburetor with a primer for easier starting. It has a finger-tip trigger for throttle control. Despite these features, the unit maintains a reasonable weight of approximately 19.5 lbs without fuel. The product is not only reliable and durable but also designed for easy repair and long-term use.
Technical Specifications
- Engine Type: Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle
- Displacement: (30 cc) (1.83 cu in.)
- Idle Speed RPM: 3,400 - 4,400 rpm
- Operating RPM: 7,200+ rpm
- Ignition Type: Electronic-MAX FIRE IGNITION
- Ignition Switch: Rocker Switch
- Spark Plug Gap: 0.025 in. (0.635 mm)
- Lubrication: Fuel/Oil Mixture
- Fuel/Oil Ratio: 40:1
- Carburetor: with primer
- Starter: INCREDI-PULL
- Starting system: Pull Start
- Muffler: Baffled with Guard
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 oz. (600 ml.)
- Throttle Control: Finger-Tip Trigger
- Blower Velocity: up to 170 mph
- Blower Air Output: up to 485 cfm
- Approximate Unit Weight (No fuel): 19.5 lb.
Warranty
The Craftsman Blower 316.794990 comes with a two-year limited warranty. This warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship free of charge for two years from the date of purchase, as long as the blower is used and maintained according to the operator's manual. However, the warranty excludes the spark plug and air filter, which are considered expendable parts and may wear out within two years due to normal use. If the blower is used for commercial or rental purposes, the warranty only applies for 30 days from the date of purchase. To claim the warranty service, customers can return the blower to the nearest Sears store or Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. It's important to note that this warranty provides specific legal rights, and customers may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.