Unit has worked well both in blower and vac mode... Especially appreciate the variable speed capability..... Dependability rating will be defined with time...
I have used this twice now picking up leaves out of tight spaces. It works great and really grinds the leaves into a small mulch. Very solid build on the entire piece. Would highly recommend this product.
The use of the vacuum feature is a bit difficult since the bag when getting full tends to slip off the shoulder and drag on thee ground causing holes in the bottom portion of the bag. We had a previous unit for about 7 years and had the same issues so my wife used some leather material and sewed it on the bottom of the bad to slow the process of deterioration. I expect that we will do the same thing on this newer unit since it is still an issue.
Pros: power of the blower
Cons: weight of the unit, bagging system, electric cord holder will not hold a rubber coated
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Customer Rating
4
Excellent blower but does have an issue
on October 12, 2015
Posted by: dpstann
from Saanich, BC V8X, Canada
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
I have had at least three of these blowers and every one has had the same issue with the variable control/on off dial. This is the weak link of the product. Every one of the blowers had to be replaced within the warranty because the switch cannot be repaired or ordered. Other than this one issue, I find the blower very powerful and easy to use. A great product except for the switch. Fix that poor item and it would be almost perfect!
Cons: on/off switch
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Good rating.
on November 2, 2015
Posted by: Youngie
from Morganton, NC 28655, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Beginner
Just purchased this product. Haven't used it all that much but it's a powerful blower but the vac I've not tried out yet. Was a very good value for the money.
Good quality (second one I have purchased) and very easy to use. Converts quickly from blower to vacuum and bottom-zip bag is improvement over earlier models.