Excellent leaf collector

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Stihl SHE71
★★★☆☆
3.3
From 7 reviews
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Guest's review of Stihl SHE71

“Excellent leaf collector”

★★★★★

written by on 09/12/2014

I looked very carefully at various reviews for leaf blowers/suckers before settling on the Stihl SHE 71. I can honestly say I am very pleased with it so far. What you have to remember about this machine is that there are two separate tubes - a wide one for sucking and a narrower one for blowing. I was slightly concerned that other users had said it was fiddly to change the tubes over. Well, all I can say is that they have probably never had to use power tools before, as it took me a matter of seconds and not the 2-5 minutes claimed in some reviews. Yes, it does seem fiddly the first time you try it, but it soon gets easier. The motor is very powerful and picked up leaves (even wet ones) with ease, so I don't know why other people say it doesn't suck well. The whole machine appears to be solidly made. Any stronger suction and you'll be stuck to the ground, or sucking up the gravel on the driveway! OK, so it's plastic, but that makes it light to use. The leaf bag is a doddle. Take time to get the supporting straps just right, and you'll soon have a clear garden. Emptying the bag couldn't be simpler - just unzip the bottom and all the debris can be shaken out in a second or two. In summary, once you have familiarised yourself with how the machine comes together, you will find it very easy to use and also efficient in use. I particularly liked the way the machine is safety protected - you have to engage the tubes correctly before you can switch it on. This reduces the risk of accidents and of incorrect assembly. Let's hope I feel the same way about this product in a year or so's time. A two year warranty should offer some peace of mind.

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