7.5AH battery on handheld blower

Has anybody tried this? Is it still well balanced? Does it start hurting your hand/wrist too quickly?

Craig E.

1,970 Points

Posted 3 years ago

3 years ago

Terry Johnston

540 Points

I have used it occasionally, it's a little heavier. I just an old shoulder strap left over from other equipment. Works great

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2017-06-20T18:38:51+00:00

Craig E.

1,968 Points

There are places to hook on a strap?

2017-06-20T18:40:16+00:00

Jacob

65,100 Points

The newest one 575cfm has a clip. The earliest one 480cfm has a little hook. Don't know about the 530 cfm one

2017-06-20T19:20:02+00:00

Mcklain

5,422 Points

I can confirm the 530cfm has a clip as well!

2017-06-20T19:25:55+00:00

Jacob

65,100 Points

Hey thanks

2017-06-20T19:38:54+00:00

Mcklain

5,422 Points

I just sold my 530cfm last week and making a trip this Friday to the states (Massena) to get the 575cfm model cause Canadian distributors decided that the 575cfm model was not worth it for our market.....Total BS.

2017-06-22T00:02:10+00:00

TheAtomTwister

13,128 Points

You should get two 575s if you're making a long road trip.

3 years ago

David Cline

37,202 Points

I find that because the battery is still right under the handle the extra weight does affect balance and is not so heavy that I need a strap. I actually prefer the big battery for any job that takes over 10 minutes so I don't worry about having to ration power.

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3 years ago

Troutboy

1,008 Points

I have tried it a few times, it is heavier. I was switching arms to deal with the extra strain. Agree for jobs I know will take longer its worth it, most of the time for what I do the 2.5 amp is fine.

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