Ease of use: Looked at the assembly needed, ease and clarity of instructions, any storage features and, where relevant, the battery charge time. Now, the scenario is changed, and there are many garden vacuums available from different price ranges and features.

The vacuum cum blower weights 4.2 kg, which is not high, but not low either. However, due to its ergonomic handles and shoulder strap, you can easily operate the gardening tool. Its maximum airspeed is 270 km/h, which means you will not have to spend much time outdoors. The maximum airspeed in its vacuum mode is 13.0m³/min. The lawn was a different story, and I actually managed to damage the surface of it with the blower, plus a few plants and flowers in the process too. The petrol blower was just too powerful, and I was holding it too close to the ground. Beginners’ mistakes. The vacuum from Ryobi has a 3000W engine that clears 14 meters of garden leaves in one minute. All thanks to its 14 m³/min air volume. Covering more ground in less time means the garden cleaning will be completed fast. Key specs – Type: Petrol Garden Vac, 25cc; Bag capacity: 45l; Mulching: Yes; Dimensions: 96.5 x 37 x 30cm; Weight: 4.4kg

Clean or replace you air filter. Air must be able to move in and out of the engine for the blower to start – this is normally done through an air filter. If the air filter becomes clogged with dust and dirt it will stop the air flowing, therefore preventing the blower from turning on.

There's a number of reasons why your leaf blower might be failing to start up, and it typically depends on what fuel your models uses – petrol, electricity or battery. 1. Old fuel left in your petrol leaf blower

The Hyundai 3-in-1 leaf vacuum blower is very lightweight when compared to some other products, and there are small wheels on the end of the chute. This makes using the tool very far from tiring, but if you need it, there is a padded shoulder strap. I tried the strap out and found that it slipped off the shoulder a few times, but apart from that it was comfortable to wear. Specification: Warranty: 2 Years, Power Source: ‎‎Corded Electric, Rated Power: 3000W, Rated Frequency: 50Hz, Power cord length: 10M, Collection Bag: 35L When it comes to cordless machines, their main advantage is also their biggest flaw. These machines don’t have power cords, and so they are highly manoeuvrable and have great range. The problem is, you are limited to how long you can use them by battery life. Should I buy a leaf blower separately to a leaf vacuum, instead of a combo tool?

Having the choice to switch from vacuuming to blowing is really handy, as neither mode is the best for all situations. For example, if you have a large open area like a lawn, the blower is the best mode to have it on. For tighter areas, I would go with the vacuum, as you can end up blowing the leaves onto flower beds and other areas by accident. Terratek’s offering is yet another lightweight leaf vacuum and blower tool hoping to entice you with a list of practical sounding features. Does it deliver on those promises? I’d have to answer yes and no. This blade mulches at a ratio of 10:1, hence virtually increasing the grass collection ability to a large extent.Worx sells the WG543E with a 4A PowerShare battery and charger, and this will give you enough charge for a good 20 minutes of blasting, slightly more at the lower power setting. You can also use other Worx PowerShare batteries, although the most common 2A units will only deliver half that lifespan. Terratek vacuum cum shredder weights mere 3 kg, which makes its usage convenient and less tiring. On top of that, the product includes a shoulder strap that adds to the support as well as comfort. To make the garden maintenance process even easier, it also has a wheel that provides complete support while rolling.

As much as I love the British summertime, I still can’t avoid the feeling that Autumn is not too far away, and I’m going to be busy removing leaves from my garden, and if you’ve ever had to do the same, you will know that it is far from the most enjoyable gardening task.The Hyundai 3 in 1 electric leaf blower, vacuum, and shredder, reminds me of the VonHaus product we just reviewed. The reason being, it has some really good features that should place it higher on our list, but there are just a couple of niggly things that let it down. It has a large collection bag, which reduces the number of times you will empty it. Shoulder straps, ten meters’ power cable and seven-speed controls are other critical features.