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Leaf Blower recomendation?
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07/29/13 07:15 PM
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Grandad
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My 10 year old Homelite finally died and I need a new one. What brand have you used and would recommend? Probably need 2 stroke, light weight and easy to start.
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
[Re: Grandad]
#9176647
07/29/13 09:05 PM
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cuevl
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Congrats on having the Homelite so long, I haven't had the same experience with a couple of their products.
I haven't bought it yet but I am planning on getting the Stihl BG56-CE, have several other Stihl products and couldn't be happier. I currently have an electric plug in blower which is nice but limited on how far I can go.
Good luck.
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
[Re: Grandad]
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07/29/13 09:30 PM
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Hard Rain
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I just get the ones that go on the end of the weedeater...they work very well for what I do.
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
[Re: Grandad]
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07/29/13 10:33 PM
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Dognot
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I've got an electric Toro It works for what I do,But my neighbor who mows grass for a living has a Husqvarna. (sp) he loves it.very quiet.
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
[Re: Grandad]
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07/30/13 06:46 AM
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Grandad
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Thanks for the replies. I talked to my neighbors and several had Echo machines and were pleased with them. One guy has had his for almost 7 years and still starts on the second or third pull. He even let me clear off his driveway. So I went to HD and picked one up this evening. Hope mine will last more than a few years.
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
[Re: Grandad]
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07/30/13 01:17 PM
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patriot07
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Echo will treat you right, and their new ones come with a 5-year warranty. Only thing I would suggested is getting it from an outdoor power equipment dealer. They will usually be a little easier to deal with when you need service down the road if you actually bought the unit from them.
But of the new ones now, the 5-year Echo warranty sets them head and shoulders above the others. I've got a Stihl BG85C that's not wanting to work anymore and I'm going to go pick up an Echo in the next few weeks.
I've got an Echo SRM-225 weedeater that's almost 2 years old and it's been fantastic.
Last edited by patriot07; 07/30/13 01:35 PM.
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
[Re: Grandad]
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08/05/13 12:09 AM
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Spiderman
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I have an Echo that has lasted 10 years. It's probably a little weaker than when it was new, but gets used 3 or 4 times a week year round.
Well worth the money!
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
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08/05/13 06:46 PM
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onthebank
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
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08/07/13 03:42 PM
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Kingfisher196
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2 things:
1. Go to Echo's website and register it to start the warranty.
2. Run it a few weeks and take it to a service shop and have the carb tuned up. All they do when they build them is get the carb set to run.
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
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08/10/13 10:31 PM
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senko9S
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
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08/11/13 02:24 AM
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I asked my local small engine repair guy and he said to get an Echo so we don't see so much of each other. I got an Echo string trimmer and the Echo blower. Love them both.
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
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08/11/13 04:38 PM
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fishmagnet
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Stihl SH-86, it blows and sucks. Great for shredding leaves in the late fall early spring. Rest of the year it makes for an awesome blower after cutting/edging the lawn.
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
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08/12/13 12:38 AM
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Texsun
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
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08/26/13 11:35 PM
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Stihl SH-86, it blows and sucks. Great for shredding leaves in the late fall early spring. Rest of the year it makes for an awesome blower after cutting/edging the lawn. I have been running my Stihl for several years, no issues. DO NOT buy it at Home Depot or Lowes, their products are private labeled junk, go to a lawn equipment store if you want actual Stihl, Echo, or Husqvarna equipment. Ed's Lawn Equipment in Addition is a good shop.
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Re: Leaf Blower recomendation?
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09/04/13 12:55 PM
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Kingfisher196
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Stihl SH-86, it blows and sucks. Great for shredding leaves in the late fall early spring. Rest of the year it makes for an awesome blower after cutting/edging the lawn. I have been running my Stihl for several years, no issues. DO NOT buy it at Home Depot or Lowes, their products are private labeled junk, go to a lawn equipment store if you want actual Stihl, Echo, or Husqvarna equipment. Ed's Lawn Equipment in Addition is a good shop. Echo products sold at Home Depot come from Echo, they are covered by a 5 year warranty from ECHO.
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