- Three-in-one product functions as a blower, vacuum, and mulcher
- Vacuum resists clogs and sucks up even wet or large leaves
- Transitions from blower to vacuum with the touch of one button
- Dimensions: 18 x 11.2 x 24.1 inches (WxHxD); weighs 10 pounds; 2-year warranty
- Includes blower, blower attachment, vacuum attachment, leaf bag, and adjustable shoulder strap
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Leaving nothing behind for the rake to gather, Black & Decker’s LeafHog blower snorts out a whopping 230-mph blow-speed for rooting up wet, matted leaves, heavy piles of debris, and more. That’s right. That stubborn windrow of leaves hunkered down next to the fence line is no match for the LeafHog. Like a handheld hurricane, this baby keeps the leaves blowing fast, even as they pile up high against the friction of the fence line and in those down-sloping c… More >>
Black & Decker Leaf Hog 12 Amp Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher #BV4000
April 25th, 2010 at 05:16
Bought this brand new from Lowes. After 10 minutes of use right out of the box it started emitting an electrical burning smell and also lost a lot of power. You can see sparks flying. This is extremely dangerous. It’s a great way to burn your house down or cause you to get electrocuted. I would give zero stars and recommend that you stay away.
Rating: 1 / 5
April 25th, 2010 at 08:12
I searched this site looking for any workarounds for my BV4000 mulching needs. Finding none, I’ve work out my own. Maybe these will work for others.
1. Trim the back of the “clip” so that there is nothing to put your thumb on. I used some pruning shears to clip all of the plastic that I could. Then take about a 2″ binder clip [sometimes known as a C clamp] and clamp it onto the clip holding the bag to the frame. This should allow you to mulch to about 1/2 a bag when combined with number 2 below.
2. Cut off the orange plastic covering on the back edge of the bag. This allows a lot more air to exit the bag. Yes, it is a little dirtier, but it takes a lot of pressure off both the clip and the zipper. This keeps both from coming apart.
While there is no perfect fix, these may help you get through another “leaf” year.
Rating: 1 / 5
April 25th, 2010 at 09:40
I finally threw this thing in the trash this morning after it sprayed me with leaf debris and dust for the umpteenth time. The catch bag comes loose on a regular basis, spraying the operator with dirt. It’s heavy and awkward to use, with the provided shoulder strap not helping to distribute the weight much at all. The vacuum nozzle is large in diameter and makes it difficult to suck up leaves from between rocks. I hated it.
Rating: 1 / 5
April 25th, 2010 at 11:35
I’ve owned a leafhog for almost two years and simply cannot do without it. It has been very reliable, worked very hard and does a wonderful job.
Rating: 5 / 5
April 25th, 2010 at 13:08
1. Bag is a pain in the rear to get on and off.
2. Bag tore around the carrying strap so stuff flies out.
3. It is heavy and awkward to use.
4. Worst of all, the on/off switch broke. It turns on when it is supposed to be off and vice versa. I almost lost a finger when I had it turned off and the nozzle removed.
I’m exceedingly sorry that I purchased this item. I’m looking for a better quality model because this one got put in the trash.
Rating: 1 / 5