Customer Reviews

Black & Decker BV-006 Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System

5 star:		(51)
4 star:		(44)
3 star:		(19)
2 star:		(14)
1 star:		(15)

 

 

I put a large trash bag in a trash container and pull the edges over the top then tie the B & D leaf collector under the handles of the container, this way it can not slip off, attach it to my blower/vac and start vacuuming the leaves. What normally took two to three hours, now took less than one and I didn't have to bend over once.
The release on the pull string was a little tricky at first but after opening and closing it a few times I had no problems.
Without the B & D Leaf Collection System I was emptying the bag almost once every few minutes and making a mess each time. Now once the container if full I just tie the trash bag pull it out and put in another. I highly recomend it.

I hesitated getting this product because of the comments about the difficulty in keeping the fabric "lid" on the waste can. But I thought "There must be a solution. I wonder....?" So I went ahead and ordered it, and, when it came, went to W-----t and bought a yard waste receptacle with a lid that could be secured with its handles. I then cut a hole in the lid just big enough for the hose, ran the hose through, attached the cloth bag to the can (DON'T remove the fabric "lid"), and then secured the lid on top of the fabric with the handles. Voila--the lid stayed on (without relying on the tie cord) and, therefore, there was very little dust. I am very happy with the modified product--it works like a dream.

I was thrilled to see this accessory offered as the shoulder bag included with my BV2500 Leaf Hog was too small for the volume of autumn leaves my maple and Japanese plum trees deposit on my front lawn (not to mention the year-round shedding of bamboo leaves in my backyard).

The system looks great in pictures, but what the pictures don't show is what happens to the attachment once you actually turn on the vac. The porous fabric cover fills with air, putting a big cotton/nylon baloon over the top of your waste can. If you don't secure the bag tightly enough (which is quite a chore given the design of the drawstring), it comes flying off.

And the drawstring. Given how much tugging and pulling and tying (!) it takes to get the attachment secure, it'll be a miracle if it lasts more than a season.

The design appears to be optimized for waste cans with square tops, so perhaps my round can is the problem. Attaching the cover to the lip of the can does not work, so I've been wrapping the cover over the top of it such that there's no slack in the bag. That works well enough, but I end up spilling leaf mulch all over the place when removing the cover.

It's better than emptying the shoulder bag every three minutes, but not by much.

OK, I read all of the other reviews before I purchased this item and took into consideration all of the problems other people were having.

Here's the deal...for best results, purchase a trash can with a square top, not a round top. I found one at Wal-mart for $18 that the hose cover fits perfectly! The can has wheels on it, so it is very easiy to move around as it fills with debris. Also, you should utilize the little cord snap device located on the hose end that connects to your machine to help prevent the hose from coming off. Not one time did my hose come off, or did the cover come off of my trash can. I filled up 37 bags of leaves in my back yard in less than half the time it took me to fill up 22 bags in my front yard by hand!!

The only downside to the whole thing is that the hose builds up static electricity while in use, and if you don't let it touch the ground periodically, it will give you a nice little shock if it touches you. Just enough of a shock to motivate you to pick up more leaves!

This thing is great, and those who have a problem with it just don't know the trick. I gues B & D could have specified to use a square top trash can for best results, but oh well, live & learn!

Without a doubt, the Black & Decker Blower & Leaf Collection System is the best and most simple device ever invented. For all those homeowners who love trees, here is the answer to all of your Autumn cries. Clearing leaves from my yard was as simple as vaccuming my living room, if not easier! Finally, I can look forward to yard work knowing that it will be effortless and even fun!! Oh, and by the way your neighbor will thank you for cleaning thier yard too!! Sincerely, The Average Joe

I ordered this product in early September planning ahead for the season, and received it the end of October because it was backordered. Now I know why! It works great! It's a very powerful vacuum and when used with the Kangaroo container it's perfect for what I need! I bought a Sears push mulcher that looks like a lawn mower but is a dedicated mulcher and it stinks compared to this!!! Not only is this attachment at least 2-3 times more powerful, but because it's portable, it's a lot easier to use than lugging around a lawn mower mulcher. I can easily carry it to my patio, or anywhere else I need to do some spot pick-ups. Unfortunately, though, when leaves fall, twigs fall along with them, and it's probably not the best thing for the motor, so try to avoid them. I use the mulched leaves around my flower beds and delicate plants when I'm finished. Get it! You'll love how well it works. Word of caution: By the time this attachment came, I had misplaced my blower instructions, so I ended up taking it apart to put on the attachment, until I realized there's a button above the power button which was a simple release. Live and learn... Great product!

I saw a neighbor using this and thought what a great idea. Since I already had a Stihl blower, I searched the internet for a version of this for my blower. When I didn't find one, I decided I would try this system even though my blower is not a Black and Decker brand.

Without this system, the bag that you carry around fills up too fast and gets heavy to haul around. Since I bought this, no more stopping every minute to empty the bag.

To install on my Stihl blower, I had to remove the special attachment for B&D Blower and it easly fit onto where the leaf bag would normally attach. I had no trouble using this with a round trash can, but it has a lip which keeps the mesh portion from coming loose. I also found that I could get a really dense bag by pushing the leaves down when it fills up and mulch up some more leaves. Since I pay per bag for pickup, this saves me some money.

If you are looking for an item to replace a blower/vac bag, THIS IS IT!!! While my husband & I were searching online for a new bag for our Black & Decker leaf blower/vacuum, we found this leaf collection system. We found a new toy!!! The system works much better than the bag attachment and is very easy to use, which is something I look for being a woman. It fit our existing blower/vac with no problems. All you need to complete your task is a trash can & bags (which are not included). Just place the trash bag in a trash can & attach the Leaf Collection System to the top of the can and to your blower/vac with simple ease & you are ready to vacuum (or blow) away!!! The system certainly made a burdening chore something to look forward to. No more emptying the blower/vac bag into the can, it's already there! WE LOVE IT!!!!!

I have 15 trees in my yard, mostly oaks, so I have plenty of leaves to pick up in the fall. In the past, I used my leaf vac with the bag attachment. The bag got full (and heavy!) very fast and I had to stop to empty it every few minutes. With the barrel attachment, I just keep vacuuming until the barrel is full.
I haven't had any trouble with it flying off the barrel, as long as I'm careful about how I cinch it on. There is a lip on all of the barrels that will accept the cord without a problem.
The device is very easy to attach to the vac: just slip it on and twist. Vacuuming is still pretty dusty work because the air has to vent through the fabric barrel cover, but it's worth it. This is a fantastic, time-saving invention.
Note: The shoulder strap for my leaf vac is attached to the bag that I no longer use. To avoid having to carry the full weight of the vac in my hands, I looped a wide camera strap through the vac handle and I put that over my shoulder to take up some of the weight. Now there is less strain on my arms and it's less tiring to use!

This product looks good on paper but doesn't perform as expected. The flex tube is prone to fouling as debris gets caught in kinks as you move about. Also the bag-end of the tube tends to clog up quickly as soon as your garbage can fills, so you have to keep a constant eye on that end of the tube. Once the tube gets clogged on the bag end, debris fills the tube and it becomes seriously impacted. At this point you have to stop operations and unclog the tube. If you've been at this for a while you start to wonder why the vacuum doesn't work as effectively as it should. I wound up unclogging the tube around 5 or 6 times before I gave up on this product.