Black & Decker GW200 Blowervac Vac and Shred

I have been using it for more than 10 years and no complaints. Replaced fan once, sucked in pieces of broken flower pot and broke tip of fan blade.

The problem with leaf blowers is that you tend to use them only in the Autumn. Had mine for less than two years and one of the commutator segments on the motor disintegrated while in use. End of motor.

If someone plans to have a Black and Decker leaf blower that will stand the test of time, usage & wear and tear they best look else where. I have used mine for three years and the motor failed.

I have now had two Black and Decker Gw200 Blowervac Vac and Shred. The first blew up (the motor appeared to overheat) and was replaced by the retailer. The second also suffered a blown motor and was repaired by a black and decker service agent. This second one has now given up. This time the blade designed to mash up leaves has sheared from the engine mount. The entire system is now useless. I have had this thing for about 3 years and only use it 2 or 3 times a year. I have not come across a product which has performed so badly. I would not recommend this to anyone.