Craftsman 215 Mph, 470 Cfm Gas Blower/Vac

Pros: Powerful 215MPH/peak, Easy starts, Cruise Control, Warranty, Mulching Blades, Maintenance procedures relatively easy. Adjust idle.
Cons: Reaching...Air filter cover is slightly difficult to re-install, I recommend how to.

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Pros: Fair price, nice feature set, matched -in name- my big collection of power tools.
Cons: Loud, Heavy, Not Ergonomic, Poor Vibration Isolation, Difficulty in Running, Weak CFM Design.

I had a gas Craftsman blower for 2 years that I liked, but it bit the dust for good. I bought the top-of-the-line 215mph\470cfm Craftsman blower to try...currently have a sizable $$$ investment of Craftsman power tools in my workshop and wanted ...

Pros: When it cranks, great power to move leafs
Cons: Extremely difficult to start

I bought this blower 1 year ago.  Very difficult to start, even after following manual's troubleshooting.  This unit is disappointing.  Once the unit is operational, the blower moves leaves easily.  The blower is heavy to hold and given a second chance, I would not have purchased this unit.  I have used Sears blowers for years and this is by far, the worst one I have ever owned.