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Craftsman 74828

Approximate retail price:

$69.88

Summary: This Craftsman hand-held corded electric blower has multiple speeds with vacuum capability. No claimed noise level by the manufacturer. It is backed by a two year warranty.

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Type: Electric Handheld Blowers

About - Craftsman 74828
The Craftsman 74828 is part of the leaf blower test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, leaf blower models like the 74828 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Sweeping: Sweeping denotes speed of moving leaves. Loosening: Loosening is the speed of removing embedded leaf particles from lawn. Vacuuming: Vacuuming is how quickly models picked up leaves and how finely they mulched them.

About - Craftsman 74828

The Craftsman 74828 is part of the leaf blower test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, leaf blower models like the 74828 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Sweeping:: Sweeping denotes speed of moving leaves.
Loosening:: Loosening is the speed of removing embedded leaf particles from lawn.
Vacuuming:: Vacuuming is how quickly models picked up leaves and how finely they mulched them.

About This Brand
Craftsman is one of the leading brands of electric and gas leaf blowers. The Craftsman gas leaf blower line includes handhelds, backpacks, and push types. Craftsman is made for and sold by Sears and models can be purchased online and in Sears and Kmart retail stores.

About This Brand

Craftsman is one of the leading brands of electric and gas leaf blowers. The Craftsman gas leaf blower line includes handhelds, backpacks, and push types. Craftsman is made for and sold by Sears and models can be purchased online and in Sears and Kmart retail stores.

Features & Specs - Craftsman 74828
Weight (lbs.) Weight is to the nearest half-pound in blower mode. Weight (lbs.)	8.5
cc/amp Engine cubic centimeters (cc) and motor electrical amperage (amps) are from the manufacturer. cc/amp	12 amps
Multiple speeds Multiple speeds on an electric blower or a variable throttle on a gas-powered blower let you increase power for sweeping on hard surfaces or open ground and decrease it around fragile garden beds. Multiple speeds	Yes
Vacuum capability Comes with the necessary attachments including a collection bag to convert to vacuuming mode for sucking up leaves and debris. Vacuum capability	Yes
Translucent fuel tank A clear tank allows you to tell at a glance when fuel is running low. Translucent fuel tank	NA
Spring assisted starting The pull cord assembly has a built-in spring that winds up as the starting rope is pulled to reduce the force necessary to start the engine. Makes starting easier. Spring assisted starting	NA
Four-cycle engine Uses straight gasoline and doesn't require an oil/gasoline mixture as do the more common two-cycle engines used on most trimmers. Four-cycle engine	NA
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(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Bad unit

12/8/2010

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Comment:

after 1 hr. use-sparks flew out from motor housing.very unsafe to use!! Returned it to Sears-bought Toro from Home Depot.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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