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Type: Cordless blower Blower rating: Good Balance and comfort: Lightweight, balanced, and comfortable.
Overall: While it won't replace a rake or a broom, the Worx is a good companion blower for sweeping walkways, patios, driveways, or garages. It runs for about 18 minutes. The high mph is achieved by forcing air through a narrow tip. Because this stream of air is concentrated into a very limited width, you have to constantly rotate the blower to move leaves.
Specs: 3.5 pounds. 18-volt lithium-ion battery; recharge time: 30 minutes. Maximum blower speed/volume at tube end: 120 mph (cfm not available). 70 dB at 50 feet. Two-year warranty.
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