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Clear Fallen Leaves This Autumn With Powerful Craftsman(R) Gas Blowers

 Craftsman Combines Gas Blower and Vacuum Capabilities to Deliver Superior
                                Performance

    HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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(TM) 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



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    --  Engine: 25 cc, Two cycle
    --  Start: Sim-Pul(TM) 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



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    --  Engine: 25 cc, Two cycle
    --  Start: Sim-Pul(TM) 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 http://www.craftsman.com.

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