Question 1

How do I use a backpack leaf blower?

Accepted Answer

Leaf blowers can be used on a variety of surfaces such as your gutters, driveway, and lawn or yard during autumn. If you have trees in your yard, chances are that you've used a rake to clear most of it, and while a good rake has its place in every garden tool shed, with blowers, yard work is a snap.

Backpack leaf blowers also reduce fatigue from your hands, making them easy to use for extended hours. If you’re trying to reduce the noise, you can use a nozzle attachment and set the throttle to the lowest speed. If you want to reduce your workload, place a tarp where you’ll gather all the leaves to cut on time.

Place the blower at your side and position the front end at the ground at a lower angle. Walk slowly with a back and forth motion with the blower in front of you to prevent the leaves from blowing everywhere.

Question 2

How do I start a backpack leaf blower?

Accepted Answer

Gas-powered blowers use a cord to start. However, before starting it, identify the engine your leaf blower comes with. For 2-stroke engines, a 50:1 gas and oil mix is required, while 4-stroke engines use only fuel. Now, you can push the primer bulb in and release it slowly five to six times. Put on the choke and pull the starting cord once. Open the choke halfway by moving the lever to a halfway point between open and close.

Pull the cord one to three times and let it run for 10 seconds. Move the lever of the choke to an open position and leave the engine to warm up for about 20-30 seconds.

For battery-operated blowers, all you have to do is push a button and get to work. Simple as that!

Question 3

Is CFM more important than MPH in a leaf blower?

Accepted Answer

Both cubic feet per minute (CFM) and miles per hour (MPH) are important ratings for a leaf blower. CFM is a measure of air volume or how many cubic feet of air flow through the nozzle of the unit per one minute. MPH is a unit of velocity or speed of the air that is being expelled by the blower at any given moment.

So which one is more important? Well, they both are, but depending on the type of debris you're trying to clear away one may be more important than the other. If you're usually clearing dry, light debris, then pay special attention to CFM. Moving wet, soggy, and compact debris requires more force, so in that case, you'll want to closely look at the leaf blower's MPH.

Question 4

Are leaf blower backpacks worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, they are worth every penny. This is particularly true for those who own a large yard or garden with lots of fallen leaves and other debris. The best thing about backpack leaf blowers is that you can conveniently sling them on your back. Carrying a leaf blower in your hands can be tedious work and could cause arm and hand strain and fatigue. The backpack models come with padded and adjustable shoulder straps so they are more comfortable to carry and more convenient for prolonged yard work. You can free your hands and arms with these units, and they are usually more powerful than handheld blowers. If you’re trying to clear out heavy-duty wet leaves and debris, this model is worth every penny.

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