Ryobi's Limited Edition Blower Tool Is A Lightweight Solution For Clearing Yard Waste

There is no doubt that leaf blowers make clearing yard waste super easy. They produce a very powerful stream of air that pushes fallen leaves, plant twigs, grass clippings, and other loose debris into piles, which makes them much easier to collect and dispose of. There is, however, a problem. Most leaf blowers are heavy and can weigh about 8 to 17 pounds. Luckily, though, there are a few exceptions. Take, for instance, the RYOBI ONE+ HP Cordless Compact Leaf Blower, which weighs only 4 pounds.

Don't let its small size fool you, though! The leaf blower is still plenty powerful, and it can produce up to 220 CFM of airflow at 140 MPH. If you don't know what CFM on a leaf blower means, it is basically a measure of how much air the blower can move in one minute. Nevertheless, the RYOBI leaf blower also has variable speed, and it comes with two extension tubes, a speed tip, and a flat nozzle in the box. Other than that, there is also a 4Ah 18V ONE+ battery and charger in the kit.

Buyers seem happy with the RYOBI leaf blower, too. The reviews consistently mention that it is lightweight, easy to use, and very practical for cleaning the yard as well as decks and patios. Not all the feedback is positive, though! For instance, many buyers have mentioned that the leaf blower does not run for very long. Now, this can be a problem for some people, and if that includes you, make sure you check out some other leaf blower brands and models as well before making the purchase.

The RYOBI ONE+ HP Cordless Compact Leaf Blower can be a lot more useful if you know how to take advantage of its various attachments that come in the box. Take, for instance, the speed tip. It allows users to concentrate the airflow and increases its speed, which can come in very handy when you are trying to move stubborn debris out of cracks. If, however, you want to direct the airflow across a large area when cleaning fallen leaves or grass clippings, the flat nozzle makes more sense.

The two extension tubes that come with the RYOBI leaf blower can be very useful, too. You can use them to add up to 20 inches of reach, which can make it easier to direct the airflow toward the ground without having to bend over. The variable-speed trigger is just as important. You don't need to blast the leaf blower at full speed all the time. For instance, when cleaning flower beds with delicate plants, you need a gentle airflow. If, however, you are dealing with stuck and stubborn leaves and twigs in a corner, a higher and more powerful airflow will definitely be better.

Using the variable-speed trigger wisely can also help you increase the battery life of your RYOBI leaf blower. Raking dry leaves does not need a powerful stream of air, so you should run the leaf blower at low speed and save its battery. The only place where you might prefer power over battery life is if you are cleaning up fallen leaves that are wet or heavily compacted together, which won't move without a powerful airstream.