I'm very pleased with this blower. My 2-cycle blower died (so typical, and I'm not anxious to replace the carburetor as is usually the case with 2-cycle equipment) so I bought this 4-cycle model instead. Assembly was easy. Started right up. Did a great job cleaning my artificial turf, which was my primary reason for buying. It worked so well, I used it to blow the leaves and pine needles from my desert-scape rocks and it cleaned them right up. Also, it rained here last night, so I used the blower to move some pooled water from my driveway and patio, which was easier than brooming it away as I usually do. This machine is quieter than I expected (couldn't find my ear plugs but didnt' really need them), it's powerful enough and not too heavy, and best of all, my hand and arm weren't left tingling and numb from the intense vibration of the hand-held 2-cycle model, which I always hated!

I have only used it twice since I’ve gotten it because we have had alot of rain an really haven’t been able to use it much but for what I did use it for I’m very happy with this blower.

So to give my honest opinion on the gas backpack leaf blower: it’s actually better than I expected. It functioned as it should no leaks. After I put the oil and gas in it, pressed the prime button 10x, pulled the cord three times it cranked up on the third. I had to shut off to move my truck, it cranked on the first pull. I’m happy with my purchase. I may add that it did rain this morning and it stood up to the wet damp leaves.

Excellent Backpack leaf blower. First this is very easy to put together, follow the instructions. Second how to start this is in the pamphlet and it has a sticker on the engine housing. The first time I used this it started on the second pull. You need to make sure it's on the ground or similar so you can get a straight good pull. The power is unbelievable. I have an acre lot, cleared all the leaves in no time, even wet ones. The hand power grip is easy to give as much power as you like and you can lock it at any power level. The back pack is very comfortable and easy to adjust the straps. It doesn't feel heavy as you carry it. The unit is also quieter than most I've seen or used. I have no gas or air leaks. This unit is powerful and durable, very well made. I am 65, male and I have no trouble using this leaf blower. Highly Recommended.

Just got this back pack blower easy assembly easy starting made my yard clean up easy as well .i have 2 string trimmers one 26.5 cc and 31 cc and hand held 26.5 cc blower all equipment is strong runs good and quieter than echo equipment I use to own

eases to start, great product

Lighter than my other one but not as powerful but have the same description

Overall very pleased with purchase, I do wish it had some more power or a more focused blower hose

gas line popped out first use

love it cut my raking time from hours to nearly 30 minutes to claen my yard