Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I like this product. I purchased it mainly for its vacuuming/mulching utility and it does a decent job in this respect. While the infomercials show this unit reducing leaves to a fine almost granular mulch, in the real world leaves are not always perfectly dry and "crispy", thus the unit does not render them into this perfect state, but it DOES pick them up nicely provided one does not force the unit into a large pile of leaves (follow the instructions) and it does pack them very well into the cloth pickup bag. I used the unit to clear a LOT of leaves and used the mulch in my garden. The blowing ability of the unit is as advertised. It will work well on smooth, flat surfaces but don't expect it to blow leaves across the yard like a gasoline powered blower will do. It will clear your sidewalk, patio and driveway and if you rake the leaves into a nice row, you can use the vacuum/mulching utility to suck them up. The unit is light weight, being made almost completely of plastic (made in China). The impeller and shredder is metal and while it will clog if you aren't careful about what you suck up, it is easily cleared as the unit is quickly and easily assembled and disassembled. It appears to be sturdy enough for extended use provided one does not feed it rocks, stones and sticks. Be sure to purchase a long extension cord when you have this unit as you will find that it is tempting to go far and wide suctioning leaves. I am satisfied with my purchase and the quality of this handy, lightweight machine. I recommend it for folks who will follow instructions and who do not expect an industrial strength blower combined with a commercial vacuum. I would buy it again and I intend to use it for many more seasons.