BLACK+DECKER Corded Leaf Blower Leaf Vacuum and Leaf Mulcher 3-in-1, Up to 230 MPH, 12 Amp Handheld Blower and Vacuum Combo (BV3600)

Ah, the crisp fall air, the scent of pumpkin spice, and the never-ending battle against those pesky leaves invading your yard like an army of colorful invaders. Fear not, for in this leafy saga, the BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 Leaf Blower, Vacuum, and Mulcher is your trusty lightsaber – wait, wrong universe – it's your leaf-slaying weapon of choice! Assembling this leaf-tackling beast was easier than decoding ancient hieroglyphs. Click, snap, and voila! I was armed with a tool resembling something from a sci-fi movie, ready to combat the leafy rebellion. First things first, let's talk about the leaf-blowing feature. I revved it up, and oh boy, it's like unleashing a tornado (minus the flying cows). At 230 MPH, this thing could make a superhero cape flutter! Leaves scattered in terror as I wielded this power, feeling like a gardening wizard. But wait, there's more! The vacuum and mulcher functions are where the real leafy magic happens. It's like a vacuum cleaner with an insatiable appetite for leaves. The suction power rivals that of a black hole – leaves disappeared faster than my morning coffee. Now, onto the mulcher. It's not just a mulcher; it's a leaf confetti maker! Those once-pesky leaves were reduced to minuscule pieces, perfect for the soil or a confetti party (Leaftoberfest, anyone?). The 12 Amp corded electric power is like having the energy of a lightning bolt in your hands. No need to worry about running out of battery – just plug it in and unleash leaf-armageddon upon your yard! However, every hero has a weakness, and for this leaf-blasting warrior, it's the bag capacity. It's like a bottomless pit, but in reverse. The bag fills up quicker than you can say "autumnal equinox," which means frequent pit stops to empty it out. Speaking of stops, maneuverability is smoother than a leaf gliding in the wind. The adjustable speed and handle make it feel like you're wielding a leaf bazooka with the precision of a surgeon. In conclusion, the BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 Leaf Blower, Vacuum, and Mulcher is a leafy revolution in yard maintenance. It's a leaf-blasting extravaganza that turns yard work into a whimsical adventure. So, grab this leaf-slaying machine, embrace your inner gardening superhero, and conquer those leafy foes like a boss!

I enjoy yard work, especially in the Fall. This multi purpose tool is perfect for the endless, beautiful, colorful autumn leaves on the lawn. I enjoy the convenience of vacuuming leaves and leaving the mulching to the tool. I can then dump in a bag for disposal. The vacuum is powerful and picks up more than leaves, but I limit dirt entering/clogging the tool. I seldom use the blower function since it's more convenient to simply vacuum. (My rake feels neglected). I noticed a small tear near the zipper (lots of use) that I'll sew. I learned to remember to zip the blower bag before each use, after having leaves blow out. :) The strap helps distribute the blower's weight. It took a few tries to easily switch the attachments from blower to vacuum; I learned to solidity the connections to make sure the device turns on. (Maybe a lit message on the electric model?) That said, I have no issues with the cord. I've used for three seasons and plan to switch to uncorded for convenience if this one dies. I have other Black and Decker devices and have never been disappointed. Update: Don't use when leaves are wet! Leaves were everywhere so I used the tool the other day; leaves were wet from rain. Mud kept clogging up the mulcher and vacuum, causing clogging. Wouldn't power on until I cleaned off the mud. I won't use again on wet leaves.

I have changed my rating from 3 to 4.5 stars. The original review is followed by an update below. ----------------------------------------------------- Original Review ----------------------------------------------------- I bought this for leaf cleanup around the house. I figured I'd be able to use both the modes - the blow mode to move leaves, and the vaccuum mode to pick up leaves. Well the blow mode works great, but the vac mode is too weak to pick up leaves. To pick up leaves the open end of the vac nozzle has to be very low to the ground - 1 or 2 inches. Even at this height it struggles to pick up leaves. I'm not talking about wet leaves here, these were dry leaves I was trying to pick up. If you are looking for a vac, this is not it. It works great as a blower, but if that's all you are looking for you can probably save a few bucks by buying a tool that is blower only. I'll leave one more thought - I read a couple of other reviews where the tool failed to start. Mine wouldn't start after the first use either. After that I let it sit in the garage for a few days. I then was going to return it, but thought I would try it one last time. I plugged it in and it fired up. It has since started the couple times that I've used it... I'm hoping it does continue to start. ----------------------------------------------------- One Year Update ----------------------------------------------------- When I originally wrote the review I could not get the tool to vacuum leaves. I have since figured out that it was the bag that was causing me problems: Firstly, the bag is too small to do leaf pickup. It will fill up quickly, which means a lot of taking it off, dumping it, and putting it back on. Secondly, if the bag is not held at the correct angle, the intake into the bag will choke off. My guess is that the choking is why I had so much trouble with the vacuuming initially. I would also speculate and say this is one of the reasons for the reviews here that state that the tool fails after a couple uses. Because of the bag issues above, I bought the BLACK+DECKER BV-006L Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System . Paired with this tool I am able to mulch leaves into a 30+ gallon garbage can. This resolves both problems above. However, the airflow into the garbage generates a ton of dust. I would recommend some kind of dust mask when mulching. I can say that using the mulcher with the leaf collection system has saved me a lot of time. Far better than raking!

Bought the unit to vaccuum maple leaves and seeds from the patio. You have to hold the nozzle flat to the ground to get good suction, but if you do so, it will pick up all kinds of debris, shred it and bag it.Then just dump the mulch into a yard waste bag and the job is done. Quick & easy. Bought this corded model as I did not want to have to charge batteries and replace (expensive) batteries down the road. Also much cheaper to buy a corded unit. I like it, it works well.

Me gustó mucho la calidad, lo dijeron que es, la potencia. El ruido que hace es salto, pero es entendible por la potencia que tiene.

No quise comprar una de baterías porque creo tiene menos potencia que la que la de extensión eléctrica, y lo que ocupo es potencia, pues el patio es muy grande y desde hace 5 años había comprado una similar y de la misma marca y me resultó muy buena hasta que dejó de tener potencia. La utilizamos todos los días. En lo personal me gusta más este modelo que las de motor de gasolina.

no idea how well it works on leaves, but it makes it really fast and kinda fun to clear my deck of fluffy snow without needing to really work at it, just needed a long cord

En la práctica no ha Sido tan funcional entre que el cordón no cabe en las extensiones debes comprar un soporte se atora por todo