Background
The Craftsman Cultivator 316.292630 is a gardening tool designed for cultivating light to medium soil and sod. Manufactured by Ryobi America Corp for Sears under the Craftsman brand, this electric cultivator is primarily used for gardening tasks such as preparing the land for planting. It can be used in various areas including gardens and around trees.
This cultivator is equipped with several components including a handlebar, a starter button, an overload protection switch, a cord retainer, a cord guide bar, a front handle, a cord outlet receptacle, a tine shield, wheels, and tines. The tines are the parts of the cultivator that dig into the soil to break it up and prepare it for planting. The unit is designed to operate on a 15 or 20 AMP circuit and comes with a three-prong grounding plug for safe operation.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 316.292630
- Product Type: Cultivator
- Power Source: AC 120 Volts Electric
- Operating RPM: Up to 8,000 rpm
- Amperage: 6.5 Amps
- Overload Protection: 120V 5 amp Breaker
- Drive Shaft Material: Steel Tube
- Handle Material: Steel Tube
- Cultivating Path Width (Maximum): 9 inches (22.86cm)
- Cultivating Depth (Maximum): 6 inches (15.24 cm)
- Approximate Weight: 27 lb. (12.25 kg)
Warranty
The Craftsman Cultivator 316.292630 comes with a two-year limited warranty. This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship. If the product fails within two years from the date of purchase, it can be taken to any Sears or authorized Craftsman location in the United States for free repair. To find the nearest authorized location, customers can call 1-800-4-MY-HOME. It is important to note that the warranty only applies for 90 days if the product is used for commercial or rental purposes. The warranty does not cover expendable items that become worn during normal use, such as blades, tines, or belts. Additionally, it does not cover repairs necessary due to operator abuse or negligence, normal wear of exterior finishes, or product label replacement. The warranty is valid only within the United States. Customers also have the option to purchase a Repair Protection Agreement, which provides expert service, unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on covered repairs, product replacement up to $1500 if the covered product cannot be fixed, a discount on service and related installed parts not covered by the agreement, and fast help by phone. To claim the warranty, customers simply need to take the product to an authorized location or contact Sears for further assistance.