Since Lowes took over, Craftsman has drastically improved their entire lineup. I have a side landscaping business that has a complete craftsman line up, 2 M320 mowers, 2 electric craftsman weed wackers with the 4.0 ah batteries (I can do 12-15 lawns including edging on a single charge), and 2 of the hand held blowers. Everything has help up against 500+ hours of commercial use over the past 2 years. I am going to replace the two hand blowers with two of the backpacks for next year. The blowers are the only things that are starting to get harder to start, but still work fine when they get going.

@TheLEDGuy

5 ай бұрын

Wow!!! Great info!!!

Very nice and informative review. I have an old 1980s Paramount hand held blower that is tough to use for an extended time due to its weight. I now think I'm going to get the Craftsman backpack blower. Once again nice review.

@TheLEDGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Love mine!!

Well I'll be the first to say it since I just bought this. Good review. And I appreciate it.

@TheLEDGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I love it! You’re welcome.

Great review man!

@TheLEDGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

I recommend the 50:1 pre mix gas for that blower of yours.

@TheLEDGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@brianeastman3547

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLEDGuy you're welcome man

I just bought me 2 of these today yeah this thing is loud I’m doing leaf removal tomorrow i had 2 stihl 600s that I bought used didn’t last me a month but this thing seems powerful

@TheLEDGuy

6 ай бұрын

For business?

Your blowing the light stuff what about the leafs thats wet at the bottom that will let me know how strong it is. By the way grest video.

@TheLEDGuy

3 ай бұрын

It can blow wet leaves, but just not as well. I try really hard to blow my leaves while they’re still dry.

Have the same leaf blower, the pawl's and pulley broke after only 1 season. Trying to get it straightened out with Craftsmen is like pulling teeth, even just trying to get part numbers to see if I can replace myself. I will not likely buy another Craftsmen leaf blower. Any suggestions on a place to get correct parts? Thank you and thanks for the video.

@TheLEDGuy

Жыл бұрын

That sucks! Shame on Craftsman. I wish I could help. Post-Covid service is really bad.

I just bought these product today and it’s awesome. It will help me get the job done.

@TheLEDGuy

Жыл бұрын

Great!! Yea it is.

Good demo, I was considering one of these since but in watching your demo @6:00 it does not seem very powerful. I wonder about the specs. My BG86 I'd say just by watching, has more power.

@TheLEDGuy

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure there are more powerful units… for more money. This thing moves piles of leaves no problem though.

Just got this today, had an echo pb580t but crapped out on me. This craftsman has a lot of power and yes it is extremely loud lol

@TheLEDGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@WeSRT4

Жыл бұрын

I find it hard to believe that the Craftsman has more power than a pb580T unless the pb580T was just worn out.

Thanks for the review. Still recommend it? Thinking of getting one myself.

@TheLEDGuy

Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing. A year later and I’m still thrilled I bought it.

I works really good I bought it is worth tha money

@TheLEDGuy

Жыл бұрын

Isn’t it?!

Thanks for the review. Looks exactly like Troy built 51cc backpack blower? Wonder if it is because of the same specs.

@TheLEDGuy

Жыл бұрын

Good Q. Dunno.

@sonofthe80s

Жыл бұрын

Troy Bilt is made by MTD, 99.9% sure that MTD makes this for Craftsman and they relabel it. They are virtually identical.

@WeSRT4

Жыл бұрын

@@sonofthe80s MTD is now Stanley Black and Decker. Craftsman and Troy Bilt are both part of the company.

Good deal!

@TheLEDGuy

2 жыл бұрын

My fave!

I’ve used mine once and then I had to make a new gallon mix. It chokes out when I try running at high speed. Am I too rich on my mix or too lean.

@TheLEDGuy

Жыл бұрын

At 50:1, it’s neither rich nor lean. Carb auto pulls fuel. Let it warm up a minute or two before full throttle

@chrisrhymes7258

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLEDGuy I did that. It would start up fine then when I start blowing it would choke after only a few seconds at high speed and I’d have to let off gas to keep it running

@firsttimegrandpa

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisrhymes7258 new gas? Sometimes old gas does that

Bought mine brand new and didn't start. I even used premixed fuel. Taking it back tomorrow.

@TheLEDGuy

6 ай бұрын

That’s terrible. You used primer bulb and on choke?

@trevorc4052

5 ай бұрын

@@TheLEDGuy Yes, I used the primer bulb and it was on choke. Nothing happened. I found out since I bought it used all sales were final. Plus I missed the deadline to return it within a few days. I'm stuck and don't know what to do next. SMH!

Just bought it. Don’t know how to turn it on

@TheLEDGuy

Жыл бұрын

Fill with 50:1 gas oil mix. Press priming bulb 7-9 times. Lift lever to position 1. Pull string 2-3 times. Lower lever to position 2. Pull string until started. Let warm up a minute before adding throttle.

Not being a troll but you seem like a guy who like to know his stuff. But if you spill gas. Instructions says to move 30’ from location before starting. 😝 also to leave in full position for 60 seconds on cold starts to warm up. But great video ❤️🔥

@TheLEDGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Safety schmafety. Thx!!!

@fatal_vapes

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLEDGuy I watched the video. Went out and bought one. And man this thing is crap! I pulled and pulled. Finally got it one. Worked for two hours. Took a break and came back and had to rip it another 20 times before I gave up and had to ice my arm. I think I pulled something trying to pull the cord a million times to start. Definitely taking it back and getting a different brand. My craftsman mower is awesome two years zero problems.

@TheLEDGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry man! Really am. I haven't had that problem at all. After running, don't choke or gas prime and it starts right up.

@fatal_vapes

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLEDGuy right it started right up when it was already warmed. My have just had a faulty unit.

@TheLEDGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I flooded mine the first time I used it and pulled that cord a BUNCH. I let it sit and then it started right up. It's a little finicky but you get used to it pretty quickly. Still my favorite blower. I do wish it started like my 4-stroke Honda weed-eater though...

I’m over here like let me pull out the redmax blower eb80550 🤣😂 i’m just kidding

@TheLEDGuy

Жыл бұрын

i hear you man...lol

You should show how to turn off!

@TheLEDGuy

7 ай бұрын

Fair point! It’s the little red toggle switch by the thumb.

Yeah I saw one of these brand new with a broken crankshaft these craftsman backpack blowers look good but they are junk

@TheLEDGuy

16 күн бұрын

Nah. Mine still running great!

@blastersmith2007

16 күн бұрын

@@TheLEDGuy well good for you like seriously you got lucky with that one 👍

I would not buy a craftsman backpack blower. The engine coil went bad . I tried to get it off and it seems impossible. No video shows you how to install the new coil.

@TheLEDGuy

3 ай бұрын

Sorry. That sucks.

Mean stopped working

@TheLEDGuy

Жыл бұрын

Did you mix oil within the gas? 50:1

Please fix your sound. It sounds as if you’re in. A tunnel a mile away even with my headphones on. Thank you for your review albeit a little hard to hear.

@TheLEDGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Will do. Sorry!