There is a built in top carry handle and tool holder

If you are searching for a professional, powerful, comfortable and simple to operate backpack leaf blower that gives you the most blow for your buck then this could be the one for you. There is a built in top carry handle and tool holder. This faster air speed means that it can break up lumps of leaves and then the 465 CFM continues to move them. The major difference between this machine and the 420 is that it has a littler tube diameter. When cold it can take 4 to 5 pulls and when warm one to 2 pulls. This is made up to the usual fifty to one gas to oil mixture ratio for 2 stroke engines. The two stroke engine is manufactured with dual piston rings, chrome lined cylinder bore and a forged crank shaft. However in wide open spaces it is very easy to use and very powerful. Compared with other smaller engine versions it could be considered as being a bit of a gas guzzler. A full tank will give about 90 minutes of blowing time, even if the machine is used at full throttle. You can buy a vacuum kit and a spray conversion kit to make this tool even more useful. The tank can contain one and a half liters of fuel. It doesn’t matter if the leaves are wet or dry this machine shifts them all the same. Yes, you really need to feel the force of this one!. The blower has a translucent fuel tank so that the level can easily be seen. These measurements are made at the tip of the pipe which means that this is certainly what hits the leaves when you pont the machine at them. The machine weighs just over 20lb which means that it can become a little heavy after you have used it for a while. As far as ergonomics are concerned the straps and back pad are very comfortable and it is quite easy to put on. It can be a little difficult to use in confined spaces. Once started it runs very smoothly and accelerates quickly without hesitation, even when cold. It easily deals with grass cuttings and light to moderate leaf clean up and is produced using quality parts which give it a long service life. As well as leaves this blower is ideal for moving grass cuttings. It puts out more than 3 1/2 horsepower and this is put to good use in creating a real air velocity of 181 MPH with a volume of air blown of 465 CFM. There is no primer for the engine and this may be the reason the extra pulls needed.This is a really powerful machine. These all help to provide it with a long service life. The BR380 Stihl backpack blower is moderately easy to start. It can easily blow large piles of fresh grass cuttings even if they are damp.5 cc power unit. Even sothe engine has reduced emissions compared to earlier versions. There is also an on/off switch and cruise control which means that you can set the throttle you want to use and don’t have to keep the trigger held all of the time. It is a seriously high quality blower which should last a long time. This has the result of creating a faster air speed. It has the same engine as the 420 version, which is a hefty 56. despite its capability it is reasonably quiet producing a noise level of 73db. It is also designed to be easily and quickly serviced. The easy grip throttle is trigger operated and is positioned on a handle attached to the down tube for easy getting to