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| About - Weed Eater FB25 |
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The Weed Eater FB25 is part of the leaf blower test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, leaf blower models like the FB25 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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Weedeater markets electric and gas leaf blowers. Weedeater products are value priced and many are lightweight. Weedeater leaf blowers can be found at mass merchants, Web retailers, and hardware stores. |
| Features & Specs - Weed Eater FB25 | |
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Weight (lbs.) |
8 |
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cc/amp |
25 cc |
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Multiple speeds |
Yes |
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Vacuum capability |
No |
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Translucent fuel tank |
Yes |
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Spring assisted starting |
No |
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Four-cycle engine |
No |
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Won't honor 2 yr warranty if carb clogs
4/11/2012
Pros
Well Balanced Feel
Cons
Breaks Down
Carburetor clogs quickly
Difficult to Start
Not reliable with ethanol
Won't honor 2yr warranty
Best Uses
Blowing Grass Clippings
Comment:
Bought this after seeing Consumer Reports recommendation. It began showing symptoms of starving for fuel after only 4 months of weekly/biweekly use; started but needed 1/2-3/4 choke & half throttle to run. Eventually, it would not remain running at all. Manufacturer (Weed Eater, a division of Husqvarna) blamed any carburetor issues on fuel without even examining it and wouldn't honor 2 yr warranty even though the blower was only 6 months old. Attempts to resolve with Weed Eater customer service & parent (Husqvarna) complaint escalation were unsuccessful. Local, authorized service center wouldn't even look at it without first paying a deposit that was more than the equipment cost when new.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
A surprise....very good!
3/5/2012
Pros
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Powerful
Quiet
Well Balanced Feel
Cons
At first feels cheap
Best Uses
Light homeowner work
Comment:
This replaced a MUCH older unit that was a very effective tool. It finally gave up the ghost, and I went looking for a lighter-weight unit. CU recommended this, so I picked one up. At first opening and assembly, it appeared almost toy-like and cheap. But once fired up, the light weight, excellent balance and really super performance was pleasing. Much better than my old one for effective blowing. Also nice & quiet. 2-yr. warranty is nice. Hope it holds up!
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Good little blower
1/2/2012
Pros
Easy to start
Lightweight
Powerful
Quiet
Well Balanced Feel
Cons
Best Uses
Blowing Leaves
Comment:
The lightest handheld and powerful for it's size. Very easy to start and reliable.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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