Background
The Craftsman Trimmer 316.791880 is a gas-powered string trimmer produced by Sears. The trimmer is designed to cut grass, light weeds, and for decorative trimming. It also has an edging function due to its twist-and-edge boom coupler. This device has an air-cooled, two-cycle engine with a displacement of 31.5 cc. Its idle speed is between 2,800 and 3,600 rpm, while its operating RPM is over 7,200. The trimmer's ignition type is electronic and it operates with a rocker switch. The fuel system of the device includes a fuel/oil mixture for lubrication, and it has a fuel tank capacity of 13 oz.
The drive system of the Craftsman Trimmer 316.791880 includes a steel tube drive shaft housing and a finger-tip trigger throttle control. Its cutting system involves a hassle-free head, with a trimming line diameter and a cutting path diameter of 14 inches. The approximate unit weight of the trimmer is 14 lbs. Maintenance recommendations suggest cleaning and re-oiling the air filter every 10 hours of operation, checking the spark plug gap every 25 hours, and inspecting the exhaust port and spark arrestor screen for clogging every 50 hours.
Technical Specifications
- Engine Type: Air-cooled, 2-cycle
- Displacement: 31.5 cc (1.95 cu in)
- Idle Speed RPM: 2,800 - 3,600 rpm
- Operating RPM: 7,200+ rpm
- Ignition Type: Electronic
- Ignition Switch: Rocker Switch
- Spark Plug Gap: 0.020 in. (0.5 mm)
- Lubrication: Fuel/Oil Mixture
- Fuel/Oil Ratio: 40:1
- Carburetor: Diaphragm, Auto-Choke Position
- Starter: Auto Rewind
- Muffler: Baffled with Guard
- Throttle: Manual Spring Return
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 13 oz. (384 ml)
- Drive Shaft Housing: Steel Tube
- Throttle Control: Finger-Tip Trigger
- Cutting Mechanism: Head
- Trimming Line Diameter: Spiral Line
- Cutting Path Diameter: 14 inches (35.56 cm)
- Approximate Unit Weight (No fuel, with cutting attachment, shield, edge guide and D-handle): 14 lbs. (6 kg)
Warranty
The Craftsman Trimmer 316.791880 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty typically covers defects in materials or workmanship. In order to claim the warranty, it is usually required to provide proof of purchase, such as a receipt, and contact the manufacturer directly. The specifics of what is covered and the process for making a claim can vary, so it is always advisable to refer to the warranty information provided with the product or consult the manufacturer's website or customer service for the most accurate information.