Purchased this over the summer... after 3 uses in the fall (for actual leaf blowing) the unit will no longer start.
While still under warranty, Weed Eater forces you to use one of their "authorized" service centers. I'm "lucky" enough to have 2 within 50 miles... however when those places couldn't see me for 4 weeks, Weed Eater would do nothing for me, no replacement, no exception to the "authorized" service center. Meaning I have to wait until there is snow on the ground to get my leaf blower fixed.
On top of that, Amazon will not allow you to return since its gas powered.
I could get it fixed elsewhere, but aside from money out of my pocket, I'm then voiding the warranty.
Aside from the poor quality of the product itself, the service from weed Eater was terrible, the gal on the phone just kept repeating her script, wouldn't make any other suggestions, wouldn't put me in touch with her supervisor.
Lesson learned: Don't buy Weed Eater products.