What are Leaf Blowers?
A leaf blower is an engine-powered, hand-held maintenance tool used in lieu of a rake or broom to remove leaves and debris from a lawn or garden by blowing them away. Most often the debris is blown into a pile to be collected, or blown into the gutter to be swept up by a municipal street sweeper. A leaf blower has a small motor at one end, and a long neck or snout that directs a continuous blast of air. Leaf blowers normally weigh 6-12lbs (2.7-5.5 kilograms); some blowers have a shoulder strap while larger industrial models sport a backpack style for longer wearing comfort. Leaf blowers can be used to clean any outside area quickly, including decks, patios, balconies, porches and sidewalks. Many leaf blowers now are blower/vacs. With a flip of a switch the blower can switch to a vacuum to suck up leaves and mulch them. Some electric models also have rechargeable battery packs to avoid the hassle of using an A/C outlet and trailing a cord. Leaf blowers were invented by the Japanese and
