Eggs Zachtly wrote:

Art said:
nospamplse wrote:
My leaf blower bit the dust
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recommendation based on personal experience?

Shindiawa and Stihl make the best quality hand held and backpack
blowers, IMO.

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I guess I'd have to "second" the motion, tho. Shindaiwa or Stihl would be
the way to go.

I'm going to put a 'third' in for both Shindaiwa and Stihl products.

Stihl BR400 back pack - 100% great tool
Stihl SH85 is a hand held blower great for the small
jobs and easily converts to a vacuum shredder that bags.
the SH85 is great for removing leaves from flower beds
with out disturbing the mulch. also makes quick clean
up when doing hedge maintenance.