
Leaf blower flat vs round nozzle: which one should you use?
A flat nozzle blows faster air for wet, stuck leaves. A round nozzle moves more air for loose, dry leaves. See the numbers and when to swap nozzles.
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A flat nozzle blows faster air for wet, stuck leaves. A round nozzle moves more air for loose, dry leaves. See the numbers and when to swap nozzles.

Most weak blowers have lost power, not lacked it. Clear the intake, swap the filter, mix fresh fuel and clean the spark screen. Skip the engine mods.

Most chainsaws weigh 6 to 14 lb as listed, and 2 to 7 lb more with bar, chain, fuel or battery. Spec weights for 15 STIHL, Husqvarna, ECHO and EGO saws.

2-stroke oil is made to mix with gas and burn, not to cling to a chain. What STIHL, Husqvarna and Echo say to use as bar oil, plus Ryobi and EGO tips.

STIHL and Husqvarna say to put off chainsaw work in heavy rain, and battery saws shouldn't get rained on. When light rain is OK, and how to cut safely.