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If you’ve ever admired how quickly and easily some neighbors clear leaves, grass, and debris from their property, chances are they’re using a leaf blower. This piece of landscaping equipment saves homeowners much of the hassle of raking and sweeping. If you’re thinking about getting one for yourself, the guide below explains how to use it.

How to Use a Leaf Blower Correctly

1. Protect Yourself

Many leaf blowers generate from 70 to 75 decibels of noise, so wear ear protection. Also, consider wearing eye protection to guard against blowing debris and a mask to prevent inhaling kicked-up dust.

2. Plan Ahead

Survey the clean-up area for where you want the leaves to go. Consider laying down a tarp and directing leaves toward it for easy bundling. You should also think about the effect the weather might have on your efforts. If it’s windy, it will be hard to keep leaves in a pile. If it’s been especially dry lately, the leaves are likely to be fragile and light, making them even more prone to wandering. Therefore, wait for a time when the wind is calm and sprinkle any dry leaves with water to give them weight.

3. Move Deliberately

landscaping equipmentIt may take you a little bit to get a feel for how to use this piece of landscaping equipment. Keep the nozzle low—around the area of your hips. Aim at the ground in a shallow angle to push leaves smoothly. Start at the perimeter and blow toward the center target using a steady, back-and-forth sweeping motion.

4. Make Use of Different Functions

A leaf blower’s vacuum mode is perfect for final clean-up in less accessible areas like under bushes, in gutters, or along foundations. It can also help pick up stragglers. Your landscaping equipment dealer can explain these various settings to you, as well as offer advice for better handling.

 

If you’re ready to save time and energy on yard clean up, talk to the landscaping equipment experts at Hartill’s Mountain Saw & Tractor. Located in Chewelah, WA, they have supplied homeowners with all the tools they need to enhance curb appeal for 55 years. This includes everything from leaf blowers to riding mowers at competitive prices. Visit their website to review some of these products. Call them at (509) 935-8829 with questions.

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