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Paul, before you replace, try using the pre-canned fuel from the BORG. I had a weed whacker that would lengthen my one arm just pulling the thing to get it started. When I expanded my inventory of 2-cycle lawn tools, it was highly recommended I use non-ethanol fuel ... which would mean buying from a marina (none local) or use the pre-mixed canned fuel. I figured since I was buying for the new leaf blower and chainsaw, I might as well give it a try in the old weed whacker. It started right up on the first pull, no longer sputtered, and I didn't need to keep revving the engine to keep it running. Just my $0.02, but it solved my problems.
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the only recommendation i have is really a NON-recommendation -- 40V Black & Decker.
i'm a BIG fan of their other 40V stuff (got a bunch of it), but the blower is just incredibly weak.
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I used the echo weedeater for a little bit and it worked well. I suspect their cordless blower works as well. I also want their battery chainsaw. If you have a direct tools near they have them on sale for $160 eaxh.
The problem these days is the fuel. Alcohol in gas is very bad for small engines. The Tru fuel is good stuff but when yours starts to have problems it's cheaper to throw yours in the trash and buy a new one as you will spend more in fuel a season than a new machine.
If you are one of the lucky you scan get gas without alcohol in it. There are lots of places that sell real gas still. Some have just one pump for small equipment. When I have seen it in other places it's often cheaper.
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I have 20v B&D leaf blower, weed whacker, and drill. Really works well for me because there is always a fresh battery to swap. But this strategy may not work for everyone. Blower operates about 5 min on a charge. It is enough to do my small patio about twice. Weedwhacker has enough charge to knock down as much in the yard as I care to whack at a session. The drill has never lost power on my hobby projects. I rotate the battery to keep it fresh. Having three batteries is great and I have never had to wait on a charge.
My requirements are very low and with my very limited use, these products work well. YMMV
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I've got the 20v max DeWalt, been very happy with it for what I use if for.
Cleaning out the garage, blowing off the porch & patio etc., I've not really tried it out in the yard for leaf removal and such.
The only thing it doesn't work well on (for me) is snow, just not enough force.
Ed
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We have the B&D blower. Wife loves it. She can't start the Echo pull start and I don't trust her around the pool with a corded one.
She is able to clear the decks and walks - leaves & needles. Charge lasts about 10 minutes, when it is done, she is done!
E
Thankyouthankyouverymuch.