- Scatters yard debris for fast, easy clean-up
- Comfortable shoulder strap for longterm use
- Flexible blow tube; 140 MPH air speed
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 8.3 x 12.2 inches (WxHxD); weighs 7.7 pounds
- Emits a lower level of noise than comparable high-speed blowers
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We popped this out of the box, snapped it together, strapped it on, and were ready to move some leaves. What a delight this little machine is for cleaning up debris in the yard. It's lighter than the backpacks kids are hauling to school these days, the shoulder strap is comfortable, adjustable, and distributes the weight evenly, and the FlexTube is a great innovation that takes the strain off your arm and shoulder. Black & Decker crafted a joystick handle onto the FlexTube, letting you direct the 140 mph airflow with absolute ease. You can also take off the FlexTube and carry the tool by the handle to use it as a traditional blower--but the strap and FlexTube are so cool that we can't imagine using it any other way. Another nice plus--it's quieter than you'd expect for this much power.
The Black and Decker blower/sweeper easily clears leaves, grass clippings, and debris from hard surfaces and uses an innovative FlexTube design with a joystick handle for improved control and ease of use. Providing up to 140 MPH air speed for powerful performance, this blower has a low-noise construction and is built with a comfortable shoulder strap to take the weight off your arms; a special cord retention system prevents the blower from accidentally coming unplugged. This product is backed by a 2-year warranty. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Amazon.com Review
We popped this out of the box, snapped it together, strapped it on, and were ready to move some leaves. What a delight this little machine is for cleaning up debris in the yard. It's lighter than the backpacks kids are hauling to school these days, the shoulder strap is comfortable, adjustable, and distributes the weight evenly, and the FlexTube is a great innovation that takes the strain off your arm and shoulder. Black & Decker crafted a joystick handle onto the FlexTube, letting you direct the 140 mph airflow with absolute ease. You can also take off the FlexTube and carry the tool by the handle to use it as a traditional blower--but the strap and FlexTube are so cool that we can't imagine using it any other way. Another nice plus--it's quieter than you'd expect for this much power. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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53 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
NEW, EASY AND EFFICIENT!,
This review is from: Black & Decker 140 MPH FlexTube Electric Blower and Sweeper FT1000 (Lawn & Patio)
Wow! What a difference the adjustable shoulder strap makes. With our old blower I felt as if I were engaged in a wrestling match just trying to clean off our driveway. Now, with the shoulder strap the weight of the blower is evenly distributed so that I can work with ease. Why didn't someone think of this before? Another feature I like is the sound quality - this blower doesn't wake the neighbors! It can be used either with the flex tube or straight tube. Thank you, Black & Decker!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Stay away if you want reliability,
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This review is from: Black & Decker 140 MPH FlexTube Electric Blower and Sweeper FT1000 (Lawn & Patio)
I've had a Black &Decker FT1000 blower for a couple of years, and while it worked I liked it. Unfortunately, it quit working, and my husband found that the brushes in the blower motor needed replacement, they were worn down. I checked with the factory authorized repair center and found that they carry no parts for this unit other than an entire new motor assembly at the price of $84. Now, you all know you can buy a new blower for half that price. In my mind, brushes in a motor are the equivalent of windshield wiper blades on a vehicle - you shouldn't have to throw the item away because a part like this fails, they are usually made to be replaced because they wear with time. I don't understand the mind set at B&D, I know I'll never buy another product made by them. This follows the pattern with their VersaPack tools - new batteries for them now cost "an arm and a leg". I've ordered a new Toro blower and I hope the good reviews on them will be an indication that it will give me years of use. The reason I gave the B&D blower two stars is the fact that I liked the design, the flexible tube is handy and it is well balanced and easy to use. I've used it for fall leaf cleanup and also to clean a small patio area by my front door - it should be "barely broken in".
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Black & Decker 140 MPH FlexTube Electric Blower and Sweeper FT1000 (Lawn & Patio)
I bought this blower not only for blowing debris off the driveway but to blow the water off my car after I wash it, saving me several very wet towels. It appears to be of excellent quality, especially considering the reasonable cost, and it does the job.
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