Handheld leaf blower

[Bill_in_MI]

Yes, I wear the ear-muff type hearing protection. Would not recommend using a back pack style without it if using for more that a few minutes. I have the type that has an FM radio built in. Helps the time go a little quicker for me.

 

[PTRich]

Stihl, Husky and Echo all make excellent blowers. I use a Giant Vac push blower and all my other stuff (chainsaws, trimmers etc.) is Husquvarna and I have very good luck with them. If you are comfortable with your Echo equipment and it works good for you I would stick with it. If you can swing a back pack blower you may want to consider one, they work excellent. My dad has an Echo back pack and loves it.

Good Luck, PTRich

 

[Sailorcrew]

I have Stihl for chainsaw and string trimmer. I have Echo for the blower. It's a backpack blower and I love it. Had an electric one which was a pain to use, the cord always was a problem and could not get far enough away from the power source to finish the job. The backpack is very comfortable t use, just walk around directing the flow. David