Background
The Craftsman Blower 316.794450 is a 2-cycle, air-cooled blower manufactured by Ryobi for Sears, under the Craftsman brand. It features a displacement of 29cc or 1.52 cubic inches with an idle speed of 3,200 to 4,400 RPM and an operating speed of up to 6,900 RPM. The blower uses a Champion® RDJ7J or equivalent spark plug with a gap of 0.025 inch (0.635mm) and is powered by a fuel/oil mixture with a fuel tank capacity of 10.02 oz (296ml).
The Craftsman Blower 316.794450 is designed for a variety of applications such as trimming grass and light weeds, edging, and decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. The blower uses a trimming line of 0.110-inch (2.79mm) in a Hassle Free™ Head, and provides a cutting path diameter of 14 inches (35.56 cm). This blower is durable, reliable, and designed with longevity in mind. It is repairable, with parts like the rear cover assembly, flywheel assembly, clutch assembly, and fuel tank assembly available for replacement.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 316.794450
- Product: Craftsman Blower 316.794450
- Product Type: Blower
- Engine Type: Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle
- Displacement: 29 cc (1.52 cu. in.)
- Idle Speed RPM: 3,200 - 4,400 rpm
- Operating RPM: 6,900+ rpm
- Spark Plug Gap: 0.025 in. (0.635 mm)
- Spark Plug: Champion RDJ7J or equivalent plug
- Lubrication: Fuel/Oil Mixture
- Fuel/Oil Ratio: 10.02, (296 ml)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.02, (296 ml)
- Approximate Unit Weight: 10-11 Ibs. (4.5 - 5 kg)
- Trimmer Mechanism: Hassle Free™ Head
- Trimming Line: Medium Hassle Free™ XTRA QUIET Spiral Line
- Cutting Path Diameter: 14 in. (5.56 cm)
Warranty
The Craftsman Blower 316.794450 comes with a warranty that lasts for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship, and if a defective product is found, it will receive free repair or replacement, if repair is not available. Additionally, there is an additional limited warranty on the trimmer shafts, which covers the outer metal housing of the upper and lower trimmer shafts for the third through tenth year from the date of purchase. With proof of purchase, a new housing will be supplied free of charge, but the labor cost of installation will be the responsibility of the owner. It is important to note that this warranty only covers defects in material and workmanship and does not include expendable items, product damage from user attempts at modification or repair, repairs due to accidents or failure to operate according to instructions, preventive maintenance, or repairs due to improper fuel mixture or contaminated fuel. The warranty is void if the product is used for commercial services or rented to another person. To claim the warranty, visit the website www.craftsman.com for more details.