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Black & Decker Leaf Hog 12 Amp Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher #BV4000 | List Price: $136.95
Discount Price: $84.21
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Brand: Black & Decker
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Powerful 230 MPH blow speed for fast leaf and debris removal
- Push button conversion from blower to vac for ease of use
- Anti-clog Vortex vacuum system for hassel free work
- 10 to 1 mulch ratio for efficient removal of leaves and debris
- Easy empty bag design
THE LEAF HOG: A DOUBLE EDGE SWORD [Posted on 2008-01-02]
THIS ITEM WAS PURCHASED FROM AMAZON TO REPLACE AN OLDER BV1500 FOR WHITCH THE MOTOR IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM BLACK AND DECKER.THIS UNIT HAS MUCH MORE POWER AND TORK COMPARED TO THE OLDER MODEL.
AMAZON'S SERVICE IS THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS.WITH THEIR NEW WAREHOUSES,COUPLED WITH THEIR SUPER FAST PROCESSING WE WHERE ABLE TO RECIEVE THIS ITEM FROM START TO FINISH IN TWO DAYS.
BLACK AND DECKER HAS ISSUED TWO RECALLS FOR THIS UNIT.THE FIRST ONE FOR TYPE 1,WHICH IS COORDINATED WITH THE CSPC,WHERE THE PLUG IS LOOSE AND CAN START AT FIRE.THE SECOND,FOR THE TYPE 4,WHICH JIVES WITH SOME OF THE COMPLAINTS LISTED,IS VOLUNTARY HAS TO DO WITH A FIRE STARTING IN THE UNIT.BLACK AND DECKER REPLACES THE WHOLE POWER UNIT FOR THE TYPE 4 RECALL,NO QUESTIONS ASKED,BY SENDING A TYPE 3.OUR TYPE 4 UNIT STARTED FINE WITH NO MAJOR SPARKS AROUND THE BRUSHES.IT WAS THE TYPE 3 REPLACEMENT UNIT THAT STARTED SLOW AND HAD LARGE AMOUNT OF SPARKS AROUND THE BRUSHES.THIS FINALLY CLEARED UP AS THE BRUSHES WERE SEATING TO THE ARMATURE,AS STATED BY BLACK AND DECKER.IT WOULD BE RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE WHO PURCHASE NEW UNITS TO RUN THE UNIT FOR A WHILE WITHOUT LEAVES TO "BREAK IN" THE BRUSHES.THIS MAY AVOID THE FIRE PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.
BECAUSE OF THE RECALLS,BLACK AND DECKER NO LONGER PRODUCES THIS UNIT FOR SALE NOR DO THEY SHOW ANY REPLACEMENTS OR FUTURE MODELS.AS WITH OTHER COMPANIES,BLACK AND DECKER SHOULD GET BACK TO MAKING QUALITY CONTROL THEIR FIRST PRIORITY INSTEAD OF COST CUTTING.
Best Christmas Toy!! [Posted on 2008-01-03]
Just like what the other reviewers mentioned, we really liked the vacuum/blower. It made short of the time spent raking, piling and bagging the million leaves we had in our backyard!! I propose wearing a mask for other users out there because it does stir up some major dust.
Fit my needs perfectly [Posted on 2008-03-27]
I had specific needs that this machine fit perfectly. I have quite a few low-lying shrubs and ground cover that get covered with leaves. You can't pull a rake through them, and the only alternative is to pull out the leaves by hand - a tedious process.
The leaf hog is great. It sucks leaves out of everywhere, and leaves the vines and shrubs intact. Mulching is just an added benefit.
I was a little concerned about things that were a little more sturdy than the leave, such as small stick and whatnot, but it appears that if it's light enough to be sucked up the tube, the mulcher can handle it. I sucked my way through some truly scrappy areas, and the sound of twigs made me wince. I'm used to the indoor vacuum, and that sound means trouble. But after quite a bit of this, I opened it up to inspect the mulcher blades, and they were still in pristine condition (albeit pretty dusty).
Like any tool, you ultimately learn its limitations and how to best utilize it. It isn't a magic wand, and you can't expect to place it on a huge pile of heavy wet leaves and have them magically disappear. But with a little pushing around, pretty much everything will be swallowed.
Complete POS [Posted on 2008-05-29]
I finally threw this thing in the trash this morning after it sprayed me with leaf debris and dust for the umpteenth time. The catch bag comes loose on a regular basis, spraying the operator with dirt. It's heavy and awkward to use, with the provided shoulder strap not helping to distribute the weight much at all. The vacuum nozzle is large in diameter and makes it difficult to suck up leaves from between rocks. I hated it.
DANGER!!! DANGER!! STAY AWAY!! [Posted on 2008-07-19]
Bought this brand new from Lowes. After 10 minutes of use right out of the box it started emitting an electrical burning smell and also lost a lot of power. You can see sparks flying. This is extremely dangerous. It's a great way to burn your house down or cause you to get electrocuted. I would give zero stars and recommend that you stay away.
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