I got a chance to check out the Lehr EcoBlower and Leaf Mulcher yesterday. I found the EcoBlower easy to start and use, with a powerful blower and convenient leaf mulcher all nicely powered by a small, clean burning propane fuel tank. Yup, that's the best part about it, running on a small 17 ounce propane canister, the EcoBlower is cordless with no smelly gas tank and no obnoxious cord to drag around.

The length of the attachments for the blower and vacuum make EcoBlower easy to use without having to bend over and strain your back. With a speed of 150mph, the EcoBlower makes it easy to get under the leaves and blow them in the direction that you want. The vacuum/leaf shredder works with a separate attachment and has a bag with a strap to carry the mulched leaves in while you collect them. You can mulch a large, say 10 feet diameter pile of leaves into just a few bags, easily fitting them into a 92 gallon composting bin, large leaf bag or making it convenient to spread them on your garden. The only downside is if you've had some rain or snow and you are trying to vacuum leaves that are a bit wet. Wet leaves just clog up the vacuum so it's best to get them before it rains/snows or wait until the dry to mulch.

The attachments for the EcoBlower are easy to install and remove, basically twisting them into the pegs on the body, where they snap into place. There is one screw to remove and re-screw for the blower and leaf bag holder. Lehr includes a special screwdriver/combo wrench to do that with but any any phillips or regular screwdriver will work. The leaf bag has a handy velcro strap to tighten it down to the attachment elbow.

The only thing that my husband thought was missing was a strap for the blower itself. I didn't think so though because the blower is lightweight enough and there is an assist handle underneath the canister holder that works great to balance out the blower with two hands. I think a shoulder strap for the blower would only be a nuisance.

Basic maintenance on the Lehr EcoBlower is to fill the oil crankcase before you use the blower and be sure to check that the oil is full before each subsequent use. The nice thing about the EcoBlower is that the oil crankcase is in a place where it's easy to check the oil level and convenient to fill without making a mess. Be sure to wear sunglasses or safety glasses and have fun with this cool gadget - priced at $229 (go to our Amazon.com link on the sidebar) it's a great way to clean up your yard in a quick yet eco-friendly way.

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