After 5 Craftsman blowers, three of them replacements, I will not purchase another. Each one would last a summer season and begin to have starting problems. Service department will blame it on gas mixture, by I have no doubt that is NOT the issue. There was a time when Sears stood behind the Craftsman product and would simply replace the unit. So after investing at least $800.00 in the Craftsman blower in five years, I have learn an expensive lesson. Going any place other than Sears to get what I hope to be a quality blower that will last a reasonable amount of time.