Background
The Craftsman Blower 316.794011 is a durable, reliable, and repairable outdoor power tool that is designed to aid in the removal of leaves and other debris. This blower is manufactured by Ryobi America Corp for Sears under the Craftsman brand. The blower features an air-cooled, 4-cycle engine with a displacement of 82 CC (1.95 Cu. in.). It is capable of producing an air volume of up to 500 cubic feet per minute (cfm) and an air speed of up to 150 miles per hour (mph). This equipment is designed for cleaning yards, garages, driveways, porches, patios, around walls, fences, and more.
The Craftsman Blower 316.794011 is equipped with various features for improved functionality. It includes a choke lever for adjusting the air-fuel mixture during the start-up phase, a starter rope grip for initiating the engine, a throttle grip for controlling the speed and force of the air stream, and a primer bulb for facilitating fuel delivery during the engine start. Furthermore, it features an on/off switch for operation control, a spark plug for igniting the fuel-air mixture in the combustion chamber, a muffler for reducing engine noise, and a speed start port for optional electric start. The blower also includes a flex tube and nozzle for guiding the air flow, and shoulder and waist supports for user comfort during operation. The unit operates on clean, fresh unleaded fuel and uses SAE 30 oil for lubrication. The crankcase oil capacity is 3.04 oz. (90 ml) and the fuel tank capacity is 20 oz. (769 ml). Without fuel, the approximate weight of the unit is 19 lbs. (6.8 kg).
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 316.794011
- Product: Craftsman Blower 316.794011
- Product Type: Blower
- Engine Type: Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle
- Displacement: 1.82 cu. in. (30 cc)
- Blower Air Volume: Up to 500 cfm
- Blower Air Speed: Up to 150 mph
- Valve Clearance: 0.003 - 0.006 in. (0.076 - 0.152 mm)
- Spark Plug Gap: 0.025 in. (0.635 mm)
- Spark Plug: Champion RDZ4H or equivalent plug
- Lubrication: SAE 30 Oil
- Crankcase Oil Capacity: 3.04 oz. (90 ml)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 oz. (769 ml)
- Approximate Unit Weight (No fuel): 19 lbs. (6.8 kg)
Warranty
The Craftsman Blower 316.794011 comes with a two-year full warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship. If the product is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced free of charge, provided that repair is available. To claim the warranty, you can visit the website www.craftsman.com for more information on warranty coverage details and how to obtain free repair or replacement. It is important to note that the warranty only covers defects in material and workmanship and does not include expendable items that can wear out within the warranty period, product damage resulting from user attempts at modification or repair, repairs necessary due to accident or failure to operate/maintain the product according to instructions, preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture or contaminated/stale fuel. The warranty is void if the product is used for commercial services or rented to another person. In addition to the warranty, there is also an option to purchase a Repair Protection Agreement, which provides expert service by professional repair specialists, unlimited service with no charge for parts and labor on covered repairs, product replacement up to $1500 if the covered product cannot be fixed, a 25% discount on service and related installed parts not covered by the agreement, and fast help by phone through Rapid Resolution. To schedule service under the Repair Protection Agreement, a simple phone call or online appointment scheduling is required.