Top 10 Leaf Blowers

Electric Hand Blowers come with an electric cord and typically weigh less than seven pounds. Most models can be operated with one hand and push-button starts and stops.

Gas-powered hand blowers are the lightest of the gas powered models, typically weighing between 7 and 12 pounds. Like the electric version, they are designed for one-handed use. They do require routine maintenance and can be noisy.

Gas-powered backpack blowers are slightly more powerful than hand blowers and weigh between 15 and 25 pounds. Most of the weight will be supported by your back and shoulders.

Gas-powered wheeled blowers are designed for heavy-duty jobs and can weigh up to 100 pounds. Because you can push them like a lawn mower, the weight might not matter so much. They are the most expensive models and require more storage space, but may be worth it if you have lots of leaves to clean up every year.

Wear goggles. Leaf blowers can throw things and also kick up a lot of dust. To keep that from getting into your eyes, be sure to invest in a good set of goggles.

Avoid wearing loose or baggy clothing. Loose clothing can get caught in the blower and cause injury.

Be careful when using it around other people. As mentioned before, it can throw small objects like rocks, which can injure people. Never point the leaf blower at other people.

Keep away from children. Children may think the blower is a toy, and it's not.