Clear Fallen Leaves This Autumn With Powerful Craftsman® Gas Blowers
Craftsman Combines Gas Blower and Vacuum Capabilities to Deliver Superior Performance
Autumn is in full swing and snowflakes have even begun to fall in some parts of the country. But if leaves are still covering the driveways and sidewalks outside your home, it isn't too late to consider the purchase of a gas blower before winter's chill sets in for good. Craftsman has gas blower/vacuum combination models that not only make fall clean-up a breeze, but offer additional functionality throughout the year. These models will not only help blow your leaves and debris for easy lawn removal, but also vacuum and mulch, greatly reducing the volume of material for clean-up.
You can tackle your home projects with ease by choosing one of Craftsman's gas blowers, including the Craftsman 210 MPH, 450 CFM Gas Blower/Vac or Craftsman 200 MPH, 430 CFM Gas Blower/Vac. Each blower/vac combines a powerful 25 cc, two-cycle engine and Sim-Pul™ starting technology, reducing pulling effort and delivering a smooth start. The Craftsman 210 MPH, 450 CFM Gas Blower/Vac also features cruise control which allows the user to set and maintain constant speed for consistent operation, reducing operator hand and finger fatigue.
The Craftsman 210 MPH, 450 CFM Gas Blower/Vac and Craftsman 200 MPH, 430 CFM Gas Blower/Vac each have a 12:1 mulch ratio and offer variable speed control that can be easily adjusted to the required setting when performing different tasks. The blower/vac can be used year-round on various projects around the home, including clearing light snow off the sidewalk or driveway, cleaning hard surfaces such as the garage floor or deck and removing lawn trimmings left behind by your lawn mower in the spring and summer. For added convenience, the concentrator nozzle provides access to hard to reach areas.
Both blower/vac models are light weight and have single hand operation. The Craftsman 210 MPH, 450 CFM Gas Blower/Vac weighs 11.1 lbs. with air output of 450 cubic feet per minute, and the Craftsman 200 MPH, 430 CFM Gas Blower/Vac weighs 10.1 lbs with air output of 430 cubic feet per minute. Each require minimal blower tube assembly and run on a gas/oil mix. To eliminate the hassle of mixing the gas and oil on your own, purchase the Craftsman 40:1 2-cycle Fuel Mix, a premix that is specially formulated with full synthetic oil, 90+ octane ethanol-free gasoline and fuel stabilizer. The mix provides advanced lubrication, reduces plug fouling, and will keep gas fresh up to two years after the can has been opened.
Specifications: Craftsman 210 MPH, 450 CFM Gas Blower/Vac -- Engine: 25 cc, Two cycle -- Start: Sim-Pul™ starting technology -- Fuel Type: Gas/oil mix -- Air Output: 210 MPH/450 CFM -- Speed: Cruise control -- Throttle: Variable speed trigger -- Mulch Capacity: Up to 12:1 mulch ratio -- Fuel capacity: 18.25 oz. -- Warranty: 2 year, limited -- Craftsman Model: 79476 -- Retail Price: $144.99 Craftsman 200 MPH, 430 CFM Gas Blower/Vac -- Engine: 25 cc, Two cycle -- Start: Sim-Pul™ starting technology -- Fuel Type: Gas/oil mix -- Air Output: 200 MPH/430 CFM -- Speed: Cruise control -- Throttle: Variable speed trigger -- Mulch Capacity: Up to 12:1 mulch ratio -- Fuel capacity: 18.25 oz. -- Warranty: 2 year, limited -- Craftsman Model: 79474 -- Retail Price: $124.99
All products are available at Sears, where the Sears Blue Lawn & Garden Crew can find the right Craftsman product for your job. These blowers also are available at Kmart stores nationwide and at
Craftsman.com. For more than 80 years, Craftsman has developed innovative products. Craftsman was ranked as the most trusted tool brand in America in the 2008 Harris Interactive Equitrend Brand Study. For more information, log on to www.craftsman.com.
About Sears, Roebuck and Co:
Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a leading broadline retailer providing merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more than 2,300 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the United States and Canada, which includes approximately 929 full-line and approximately 1,200 specialty stores in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End -- among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck website at www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com.
First Call Analyst: Westenberger, Richard
FCMN Contact: lisa.stringham@zenogroup.com
SOURCE: Craftsman
CONTACT: Larry Costello of Sears Holdings Corp., +1-847-286-9036,
larry.costello@searshc.com; or Liz Risoldi of Zeno Group, +1-312-396-9730,
liz.risoldi@zenogroup.com, for Craftsman
Web Site: http://www.craftsman.com/
http://www.searsholdings.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/923204.html