Black & Decker 140 MPH FlexTube Electric Blower and Sweeper #FT1000

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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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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 8.3 x 12.2 inches ; 7.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005V5N4
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: FT1000
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,963 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NEW, EASY AND EFFICIENT!, March 7, 2002

By	Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

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, August 9, 2006

By	Ellen E. Burke "EllenB" (McGregor MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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".

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Black and Decker FT1000 Blower, October 7, 2006

By	LtCol ret E. Kennedy, Jr. (Leavenworth, KS) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My blower lasted one season and quit. The motor requires replacement as the parts cannot be ordered to replace those that require fixing. I tried ordering from different sites online and they only sell the entire motor, not components. I can purchase a new blower for substantially less than the cost of having it repaired. I'm very disappointed with B&D and will try another brand.