I'm so impressed with my new Makita ZMAK-BHX2501 leaf blower that I feel
the need to sha-)
Withe the help of an unexpected tax rebate I recently replaced my 5 year
old cheapo Chinese 2 stroke blower due to it getting very hard to start
even with the gas torch trick. This new Makita one is 4 stroke so no
more messing around mixing fuel, or clouds of blue smoke. It starts so
easily every time and is much much quieter.
No connection with Makita other than being a very satisfied customer.

Mike
PS
I even sold the old one on eBay for 42 quid despite a very honest
description :-)