Background
The Craftsman Tiller 316.29270, also known as the Sears Craftsman 4 Cycle Cultivator/Edger Model 316.29270, is an outdoor power tool with multiple uses. Manufactured by RYOBI for Sears under the Craftsman brand, this tool has the ability to function as a cultivator for loosening and aerating soil, and as an edger for creating neat borders along walkways and flower beds.
The Craftsman Tiller 316.29270 is equipped with a 30cc 4-cycle engine that operates on unleaded gasoline. It has a fuel capacity of 1 quart and an oil capacity of 3.4 oz, using SAE 30 oil. The cultivator/edger uses a Champion RJ-19LM spark plug and has a tilling depth adjustable up to 3 inches. As an edger, it has a wheel diameter of 5 inches. The tool comes with four 10-inch steel tines for tilling that can be replaced with an edger wheel and blade. It also features an adjustable upper handle, an on/off switch, throttle control, and a primer bulb for easy starting.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 316.29270
- Product Type: Tiller/Cultivator/Edger
- Engine: 4-cycle, single cylinder with recoil start
- Displacement: 30cc
- Fuel: Unleaded gasoline
- Fuel Capacity: 1 quart
- Oil Type: SAE 30
- Oil Capacity: 3.4 oz
- Spark Plug: Champion RJ-19LM, gap 0.025 in
- Cultivator Width: 10 in
- Tilling Depth: Adjustable up to 3 in
- Edger Wheel Diameter: 5 in
Warranty
The Sears Craftsman 4 Cycle Cultivator/Edger Model 316.29270 comes with a 2-year limited warranty provided by Sears. This warranty covers defects arising from materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the purchase date, as long as the product is used for normal household use and maintained in accordance with the instructions in the operator's manual. However, the warranty does not cover normal wear parts, issues resulting from improper use or abuse, or any problems stemming from lack of required maintenance. To claim the warranty, owners will likely need to contact Sears directly, though the specific process is not detailed in the provided context.