ECHO ES-250 250 MPH at 391 CFM 25.4cc Gas Powered Leaf Blower & Vacuum, 3-in-1 Tool

I was a little worried about how the blower would start up after a saw a couple of comments. But when I put fuel in it, primed it and choked it, it started on the 3rd pull. Ram great just like the echo weedeater that I have.

Easier to change accessories than prior model I had. Not sure why they tapered vacuum tube at entry point of shredding unit. This design makes it easier for leaves to get clogged at the point where the tube narrows. Should have maintained same diameter along entire vacuum tube.

The blower, leaf vacuum, mulcher worked as advertised. I like the size and design of the leaf collection bag because it fit perfectly inside of a stand-up paper leaf garbage / recycle bag. However, when using the leaf vacuum configuration, I was electrically shocked frequently on the hand when holding the handle near the throttle and on / off switch. If I moved my hand away from the switch, I would get shocked on the leg and crotch. Very dangerous if there is a fuel leak and uncomfortable shock torture. I returned it to Walmart for a refund.

It was very hard to start. After unpacking and putting it together it took 2 days of pulling the cord to get it to started. I almost returned it, but it started.

I own other Echo power tools and for the most part they work great but this model I find difficult just to even start it and if you're right handed and using it as a blower the suction inlet position has a tendency to grab you pants leg.

Product did not work, echo was no help. Returned.