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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
Great time saver - makes picking up leafs almost fun
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...
Published on October 7, 2005 by Retired and ready to move
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46 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
An awkward accessory for your Leaf Hog
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...
Published on November 21, 2002 by Jeffrey Few
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
Great time saver - makes picking up leafs almost fun, October 7, 2005
This review is from: Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System (Fabric Trash Can Cover Ships In Tube) BV-006 (Lawn & Patio)
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.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
A DREAM COME TRUE, December 21, 2002
This review is from: Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System (Fabric Trash Can Cover Ships In Tube) BV-006 (Lawn & Patio)
I was daydreaming of just such a system this year as I spent many hours sucking up the leaves from the corners of my yard. I have a 2 acre lot and its quite a chore. The original bag was quick to fill up, but then it took ages to go through the routine of detaching, emptying the bag into the old paper leaf bags, and then re-attaching the bag.
I saw this system in a store and thought I'd take a risk to order just the collection system from Amazon for my gas blower. With a bit of modification I attached it to my gas powered Homelite blower, got some Extra Large trash bags (45 gallon) for my 45 gallon square trash can.
WOW! I was off - what a system. Now I was sending most of my time sucking and almost no time bagging.
I'd recommend you use the largest trash can possible (the bag fits better) - with wheels (to help your mobility) - and put a couple of bricks in the bottom (to keep it stable as you move around the yard).
I LOVE THIS SYSTEM. If you want to take a chunk of time out of the annual chore, do not hesitate, buy it now.
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46 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
An awkward accessory for your Leaf Hog, November 21, 2002
This review is from: Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System (Fabric Trash Can Cover Ships In Tube) BV-006 (Lawn & Patio)
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.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
Solution, June 20, 2008
This review is from: Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System (Fabric Trash Can Cover Ships In Tube) BV-006 (Lawn & Patio)
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.
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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
THANK THE LEAF GOD!!, December 6, 2000
This review is from: Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System (Fabric Trash Can Cover Ships In Tube) BV-006 (Lawn & Patio)
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
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
Best Accessory EVER!!!, May 11, 2006
This review is from: Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System (Fabric Trash Can Cover Ships In Tube) BV-006 (Lawn & Patio)
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!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
Works great with my Stihl Gas Blower, January 4, 2003
This review is from: Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System (Fabric Trash Can Cover Ships In Tube) BV-006 (Lawn & Patio)
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.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
Worth it's weight in gold!, November 2, 2003
This review is from: Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System (Fabric Trash Can Cover Ships In Tube) BV-006 (Lawn & Patio)
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!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Vacuum Away!, November 11, 2002
This review is from: Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System (Fabric Trash Can Cover Ships In Tube) BV-006 (Lawn & Patio)
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!!!!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Even though it's not perfect, I would buy it again, May 18, 2008
This review is from: Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System (Fabric Trash Can Cover Ships In Tube) BV-006 (Lawn & Patio)
I bought my Leaf Hog with one purpose in mind: sucking and chopping. We have so many leaves, and I wanted an easy way to turn them into mulch and material for the compost pile. The Leaf Hog is perfect for that, but the collection bag was not.
I was constantly having to remove the bag, then dump the contents into trash bags for storage. I spent more time fiddling with the collection bag than the actual leaf collection!
I was complaining about it and saying "there's gotta be a better way," when a friend said "actually, there is..." and eureka!
This contraption is a godsend. I can now fill a lined trash can before having to stop and reload. It's much more time efficient. A job that would have taken me three days can now be done in a day. (We have a LOT of leaves!)
Others have complained that the fabric part that attaches to the trash can can be difficult to manage. I agree. I plan to remove the drawstring and replace it with elastic. I hope this will make it easier to manage, as well as making a tighter fit. Also, the clip that holds the drawstring in place seems to be backwards. I have to twist it to clip it. That's not right.
My other complaint is that the fabric used in the top allows a fine dust of leaf spray to exit, which makes me cough. Next time, I'll wear a mask.
Overall, however, if you find the collection bag that comes with the Leaf Hog just isn't big enough for the job you have, I think you'll find this system helpful. It's not perfect, but the limitations are minor.
An interesting thing to note: I first put this in my shopping cart at Amazon, but didn't need it until the following autumn. So I piddled around before actually making the purchase. The price bounced around like a stock - started at around $40, then down to $35, then up to $38 and so on. By the time I actually bought it, I paid less than $25 for it. Worth every cent!
I would give it five stars, except the drawstring issue seems to be a problem for nearly everyone.
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