Received this machine a couple of days ago, we had some rain so I let the leaves dry up for a couple of days then I went to work with it. I'm a Home Improvement Contractor so tools is what I know. The following is my list of Pros & Cons to help you understand my experience working with this tool
Pros :
1. Aesthetically pleasing to the eye
2. Lever changes it from blower to vac w/ no downtime changing
pieces
3. One button take apart to access impeller should the need arise
making for ease of cleaning impeller and for storage
4. Powerful enough to displace most leaves
5. 6 position switch for choosing blower/vac speed
6. Reasonably well balanced using strong hand
7. Vacuum head is angled to ground when held to maximize efficiency
Cons :
1. While impeller is cast iron the surrounding housing is plastic
enabling twigs with a diameter of slightly less than your pinky
to lodge between impeller and housing causing impeller to freeze
while motor groans to an agonizing halt prompting you to shut it
down PDQ or risk probable burnt motor.
2. Using unit with universal leaf collection system leaves you without a
shoulder strap to help alleviate the working weight of the unit.
If you do enough leaves you'll know what I mean.
3. Made in China ( sorry just not a big fan of tools made in China.
Material and craftsmanship go along way. If you're a tool geek, you
understand )
4. On/Off switch feels too hard to engage especially with gloves and
especially when impeller binds and you need to shut it quick
5. Leaves need to be bone dry if you're gonna mulch effectively.
Moist leaves are difficult to pick up, leave a dirt caked residue all
along the pick up tube, impeller and housing making you stop to
clear it often enough to be problematic.
6. One handed operation for extended period is fatiguing.
A second handle forward of the body of the tool is necessary for
two handed operation.
Well folks that's all I have for ya... Overall this machine helps with yard work but could be improved to make the purchase smart instead of necessary.
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