Greenworks 40V (130 MPH / 550 CFM / 75+ Compatible Tools) Cordless Brushless Axial Leaf Blower, 4.0Ah Battery and Charger Included

So I ordered this tool having read all the reviews, many of which declare the vacuum to be a failure... It's not. However, the first time out with this machine I blew through an entire 4.0ah battery trying to get through the learning curve. I'll spare you the agony and frustration and give you the scoop:1) Do not try to vacuum wet leaves. Even "merely damp" is questionable and not advised, if the majority of your leaves are "merely damp". Moisture of any kind will cause the leaves to cling to the sides of tube and soon start a clog that will force you to turn off the machine to clear. They usually will clog the big tube; however, they also do not mulch down very well and may eventually cause a blockage in the small outlet that expels into the bag. There is a trick to knowing which end is the problem, I'll explain that one further down ;)2) Do not try to vacuum up more than one layer of leaves in one swoop. You can get away with some "slightly damp" leaves if they are interspersed with dry leaves as long as you only suck up one layer at a time. But even if all the leaves are dry you should be careful to only skim along and suck them up in thin layers, even if you're tackling a deep pile. As long as you do that, no jams and you can continue truckin' right along.3) Leaves that are yellow or green (and therefore still have some sap/moisture in them) will not mulch down as finely as leaves that are brown and dried out; if they are still "juicy" enough they may build up in the outlet to the bag and eventually cause a clog.4) Speaking of the bag, be careful reaching into it--there is some kind of stiff cord with a wire end and the end is curved into a vicious little hook shape. No idea why it's there or designed that way, but it is possible to hurt yourself if you stick your hand blindly into the bag and start digging around vigorously. Know that it is there (take a look for yourself) and handle the bag (emptying, etc.) accordingly.5) When in vac mode, you are effectively holding the machine reversed and it's surprisingly easy to bump your speed dial. Remember to check that if it seems like you are suddenly losing a bit of power--you might have accidentally lowered the speed! And, you do NOT need to have it on full speed (sucking max battery power) to get the leaves to vacuum up. Once I figured out the above rules, I spent most of my time on about speed 4 (from 1-6), vacuuming only (not blowing) and got a good 40 minutes or so on a 4.0ah battery--about the same time I get using that same size battery in my mower.6) No matter how you try to arrange that bag, it's going to be uncomfortable (if not in the first 5 minutes...then absolutely giving you a backache by the time your battery runs out!). Be sure that uncomfortable arrangement includes keeping the bag in a position where it is not blocking the outlet from the blower--the mulched leaves need to be able to freely expel from the blower unit into the bag and it is possible to encourage a clog if you let the bag bind against that outlet chute as you move around.7) The bag is well constructed--I filled and emptied it many times over two days (with more leaves to go...*sigh*…) and saw no signs of tearing yet. I did discover that detaching the bag was very easy...when the machine had not yet been used. Once it gets even a tiny amount of dust or mud or--? on it from actual use, I had a heck of a time getting it back off--it no longer wanted to slide so nicely requiring a fair amount of yanking (while somehow also holding down the release button keeping it latched in tight). Argh.8) So...how can you tell if it's the big sucking tube that's clogged, or the outlet into the bag? Whelp. When you turn it on it should sound like, well, a vacuum. This includes that familiar echoing roar that a vacuum has. If that slight echoing noise flattens to a regular blower noise, you are getting a clog. When the leaves just stop getting sucked up, you are fully clogged inside the big tube. You aren't going to be able to shake it out...you need to turn of the power, tip the unit upside down so you can reach inside of the big tube, and then pull the mass clogging it back out. If instead you notice the sound flatten but leaves are actually seem to be blowing *away* from the mouth of the big tube, as if it has switched into blower-mode...that is a clog in the outlet into the bag. You'll need to turn off the power, detach the bag and dig out the blockage. Make sure you can clearly see through to the impeller inside--only pulling part of it out usually doesn't work. A stick comes in handy to help scoop it out. Oh, and if you hear a high-pitched buzzing noise on top of the normal vacuum noise...it's probably a twig or leaf stem that is caught up in the impeller...usually these work themselves out as you continue vacuuming, although it may take a few minutes.9) Using this as a blower? You'll get WAY more air if you leave out that extra smaller nozzle piece. I initially put it in thinking it would be needed (or at least helpful) to get into some narrow areas in my yard (like behind the air conditioner unit)....plus I knew my leaves were wet and thought it might give more leverage in moving the ones directly on the ground (we had a wind storm, which knocked a lot of leaves off trees...followed immediately by a rainstorm that then drenched them all. Of course!). But ultimately, the heavier and stronger airflow using the main blower tube and leaving the extension *out* was more effective. I am not experienced in using a blower, though, so YMMV.For reference, the leaves I am faced with are: maple (from a tree next to my house that is actually *bigger* than the house--!!), several plum trees, a chestnut tree and two box elder trees (some are mine, some are neighbors' & growing right on property line). Oh, and a small amount of apple tree leaves. I'm sure there are assorted others in lesser amounts, from other trees in the 'hood (every house on the block has at least one or two trees...all deciduous, naturally). Basically, I'm swimming in leaves, both front & back.FWIW, using my (Greenworks cordless, heh) mulching mower on the leaves on the lawn yielded a much finer mulching of those leaves. That was also faster than vacuuming them. But vacuuming is (I think?) a bit easier than trying to rake all those awkward spots--in the woodchip mulching (I have several areas of it), places where tree roots break through the soil and stick out and catch the rake tines, the sidewalks and driveways, places where the grass needs re-planting and is more clumps and bumps (so the leaves settle between them and the mower doesn't fully get them), etc. And the moderate piles formed of mulched/mangled leaves I emptied from the bag after vacuuming is less overwhelming than the huge piles I had (and then bagged) last year after raking. So...I think it's a win? But it can get pretty dirty. And it's still quite a bit of work. When I finally win a lottery...I'm hiring a yard service!! ;)

First of all, I have serveral Greenworks products (mower, trimmer, chain saw, and now this) and the original 40 V battery I got with the lawnmower works like a charm with all of them. I've had no problems there.I definitely recommend watching a video to put this thing together before trying to make sense of it with the manual. Once that's done I found that it was easier to use the leaf blower first to blow leaves into manageable piles before trying to "sweep the yard" using the vaccum / mulcher. For me that feature is bulky and awkward and not nearly as efficient as the blower. I also found it to be not so "light weight (speaking as a 175 lb woman).The vaccum feature doesn't seem to want to pick up leaves in one quick sweep, but rather forces you to go over the same area several times. Also the bag inflates to the extent that it pulls forward and makes it harder to maintain a comfortable grip; something I'm going to have to figure out a way around.Overall I love that i'm able to blow the leaves out of my flower beds and then mulch them at the same time i'm clearing up my lawn, so that part makes it a winner in my book.

Amazon reviews are very important to me as they help me decide what products to purchase. Occasionally, however, I come across some reviews that I view skeptically, especially if they are overly emotional or critical/praising of a product. Hence, I will give you an honest opinion of the Greenworks DigiPro Blower/Vac, Model 24312. I have not been paid or compensated in any way for this review.Short version: I love this device.I am a retired man in my mid-sixties who lives in a suburb of a very large Southeastern U.S. city. My property is the typical half-acre subdivision lot: front and back yards, with driveway, sidewalks, two decks, garden paths and double-car garage. My trees are maple, sweetgum, pine, and crepe myrtle. I have used corded electric blower/vacs of one brand or another for years, never bothering with gas models. I have generally been happy with these blowers, performance-wise, but always hated the bother that came with managing 100-ft. electrical cords.A couple of years back I ordered my first battery-operated garden tool, the Greenworks string trimmer, based on Amazon reviews, to replace a small gas-powered one from another manufacturer. I was so impressed with that trimmer that I subsequently purchased the Greenworks battery-powered pole saw, which also gives great service, and then this blower/vac. I have become a convert to battery-powered garden tools because of the convenience, and to Greenworks because of the quality of their products as I have experienced it.This Greenworks DigiPro Brushless Blower/Vac is ideal for me. It is light enough to use without fatigue yet powerful enough to get the job done. My fall leaf management cleanup was quick and simple. The DigiPro had no trouble moving mass amounts of maple, pine or crepe myrtle debris. Sweetgum balls on concrete or wood surfaces were no problem. (I use my lawnmower to vacuum up leaves and sweetgum balls from my lawns.) The DigiPro was even powerful enough to move several layers of wet leaf material, contrary to some of the reviews I’ve read here. I was also impressed with the vacuum capability of the DigiPro: it made a quick job of removing holly clippings from my pine islands and chopping them up into very fine pieces.My favorite feature, aside from portability, is the variable speed control. It is very useful for gauging the proper amount of force needed to move debris and probably helps extend battery life between charges. In fact, I am using the original battery that came with my string trimmer, the 40 volt 2.0 amp model 29462. I find that I can easily trim my lawn with the string trimmer, transfer the battery to the blower, and have enough power to finish the job at hand. If I have a particularly long yard project (cutting, trimming and blowing both yards and islands) I might have to recharge the battery, but I find that I probably needed the break anyway and within a half-hour both the battery and myself are sufficiently recharged to finish the job.If I have one criticism of this blower/vac, it is the locking/unlocking device on the underside of the blower that is used to connect the vacuum bag. I have only used this as a vacuum once, and while I found the initial setup to vac a little convoluted, my main concern was that the locking/unlocking mechanism seemed vulnerable to eventual breakage. For a plastic hinge it seemed to require a little too much pressure to operate. I would just be aware of the potential and carefully continue thus.I guess the main benefit to me of this cordless blower is the convenience of just picking it up and using it right away. No unraveling electrical cords, plugging it in, avoiding obstacles or rewinding my way around trees and shrubs, and eventually having to wind up and store the cord. I find that I actually use the blower more often because of the convenience, and so my garage floor stays cleaner, too! I will probably purchase another battery in the future, just to have a backup but not because of any performance issue. And I have seriously begun thinking about the advantages of a battery-powered lawn mower; I just haven’t convinced myself that they could possibly be powerful enough to do the job. Yet, if a battery can propel an automobile, I can’t see why it couldn’t run a lawnmower! I’ll let you know it I decide to pull the trigger on that one.I highly recommend the Greenworks DigiPro Blower/Vac for the typical homeowner. It probably would not replace the super charged gas models that a professional lawn maintenance guy would use, but it is more than sufficient for the average guy. The quality, convenience, and value for money are the reasons I would consider Greenworks products in the future.

I bought this for the advertised 180mph/340cfm force to clear my 1/2 acre property of oak leaves. Compared to my Stihl-gas blower, this is a little heavier, and a slightly less powerful. That said, this does the job of clearing my two car driveway in less than 12mn using a generic 6ah battery with 1/2 the battery power left to go, all at the highest speed level. I wanted this leaf blower for clearing small jobs fast, without the noise of my gas powered yard tools, which some neighbors object to. I'll continue using my gas blower during the Winter, when leaves are heavier with moisture, but otherwise this Greenworks blower has the pressure & performs well.

Arrived in good time, was easy to assemble and worked well in dry-is conditions. Not used with damp garden waste yet!

Great garden vacc great garden blower

If you’re like me and only buying greenworks because you already have the battery, then don’t bother. My Greeenworks batteries do not work with this tool. Despite giving no indication on the description or packaging that there would be any compatibility issues with their “universal” batteries.Reached out to greenworks and they confirmed that the tool is a US model and therefore not compatible with my Canadian brand batteries. Not sure what I’m more disappointed with- Amazon Canada selling American specific products, or greenworks for having two different batteries between countries. Will be returning.

Would be a 5 stars except for:1. Vacuum bag is attached to the blower, the snap fitting does not align properly with the opening of the bag to lock into place. Stays in place by friction but does not lock it in.2. Vacuum nozzle head is way to big. Should be small attachment to pickup needles not only leafs.3. Blower attachment at the end of the fixed mounted nozzle should have a lock-in fit as opposed to friction fit since it goes back into the unit if touched at the end and you have to manually pull it back into place.

Does not accept the standard 40v max greenworks battery. I have two 40v batteries and neither would connect to this blower.