Black & Decker LH5000 12 amp Variable Speed Electric Leaf Hog Blower/Vacuum

by Black & Decker

Product Features

• Three-in-one blower, vacuum, and mulcher keeps your yard free of debris
• Blow speed of up to 240 MPH; 385 CFM air volume
• Variable speed switch for optimum control
• Weighs 15.2 pounds (shipped); 2-year warranty
• Includes a tube with LeafBlaster nozzle, vacuum attachment with tube, zipper-less leaf bag, adjustable shoulder strap, and air concentrator

Product Details

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• Item Weight: 15.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001ECQ4A8
• Item model number: LH5000
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,009 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #9 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Mowers & Outdoor Power > Outdoor Power Tools > Blowers & Vacuums

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Keep your yard neat and tidy with this ultra-powerful electric three-in-one blower, vacuum, and mulcher from Black & Decker. Featuring an impressive blow speed of up to 240 MPH to tackle hard-to-remove items like wet leaves and pine needles, the #LH5000 also boasts a metal mulching impeller that condenses 16 bags of leaves into just one bag. Additionally, it supplies 385 CFM air volume for quick and easy vacuuming and mulching. For optimum control, the variable speed switch ensures you always match the air flow to the job at hand, and a generously sized, zipper-free bag keeps operation simple and efficient. For added convenience, rubber over-molded grips provide exceptional comfort, and it's a snap to transition from blower to vacuum without the need for additional tools. The #LH5000 comes with a tube with LeafBlaster nozzle, vacuum attachment with tube, zipper-less leaf bag, adjustable shoulder strap, and air concentrator.

Product Description

Includes High Performance LeafHog Blower-Vacuum - LH5000, Tube with LeafBlaster Nozzle, Vacuum Attachment with Tube, ZIPPER-LESS Leaf Bag, Adjustable Shoulder Strap, Air Concentrator

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Met expectations, December 3, 2009

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Tahoe61 (Lake Tahoe) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Black & Decker LH5000 12 amp Variable Speed Electric Leaf Hog Blower/Vacuum (Lawn & Patio)

I sought an effective pine needle vacuum. I bought both this B&D unit AND the Toro equivalent model. They are nearly identical in size, shape, weight, specs, performance, price, and even their red color. Both products powerfully vacuum leaves quite well, but sucking pine needles is only 50 - 70% as effective by either brand. But that's not disappointing, especially in my rocks & stones & pebbles terrain where raking is impractical. Although both use metallic blades, the B&D does a much better job of mulching leaves.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product especially for the little it cost, September 24, 2009

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David Vollmer "Memory Preserver" (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker LH5000 12 amp Variable Speed Electric Leaf Hog Blower/Vacuum (Lawn & Patio)

I live in a zero lot-line house with very little yard but I still create grass clippings and have leaves that accumulate. I am not one who thinks it is right to blow lawn clippings and leaves into the street or someone elses yard. It is neither neighborly nor good for storm sewers. That is why I purchased an electric blower that also vacuums.

The reason I purchased the Black & Decker LH5000 is because it has a variable speed motor, vacuums as well as blows, and the bag is zipper-less with an easy to open, empty, and close arrangement. I have used zippered bags in the past with gasoline vacuums when I had a much larger yard and they are a bit of a pain to open a close after a while.

After listening to the harder items it vacuums hit the impeller blade I was glad that the blade is made out of metal instead of plastic. The variable speed knob is easy to operate and allows you to blow your clippings into pile at a lower speed before changing to the vacuum mode at a higher speed - although my cleanup area is small enough that I will probably just use the vacuum.

If you have a larger area to cover maybe an electric would not be appropriate, but for smaller yards this product is perfect.

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sure makes a pain in the neck job, easier, February 24, 2009

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Mom Zader "interested consumer" (Gilbert, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker LH5000 12 amp Variable Speed Electric Leaf Hog Blower/Vacuum (Lawn & Patio)

This leaf blower is relatively quiet and light weight; above all we liked the zipperless bag so leaves don't get caught in a zipper and waste time; also was surprised that it sort of pulverized the leaves making them easier to get rid of in far less space and could have been used for a compost mix if we did that here in AZ. It sure makes a job easier and will pay for itslef rather than landscape maintenance, in a couple of uses.