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Weed Eater WEB160

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$32.87 - $44.99

Summary: This Weed Eater compact hand-held corded electric blower has just one speed. No vacuuming capability and no claimed noise level by the manufacturer. It is backed by a two year warranty.

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Type: Electric Handheld Blowers

About - Weed Eater WEB160
The Weed Eater WEB160 is part of the leaf blower test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, leaf blower models like the WEB160 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Sweeping: Sweeping denotes speed of moving leaves. Loosening: Loosening is the speed of removing embedded leaf particles from lawn. Handling: Handling includes ease of maneuvering, using controls, and changing modes.

About - Weed Eater WEB160

The Weed Eater WEB160 is part of the leaf blower test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, leaf blower models like the WEB160 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Sweeping:: Sweeping denotes speed of moving leaves.
Loosening:: Loosening is the speed of removing embedded leaf particles from lawn.
Handling:: Handling includes ease of maneuvering, using controls, and changing modes.

About This Brand
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.

About This Brand

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 WEB160
Weight (lbs.) Weight is to the nearest half-pound in blower mode. Weight (lbs.)	4.5
cc/amp Engine cubic centimeters (cc) and motor electrical amperage (amps) are from the manufacturer. cc/amp	7.5 amps
Multiple speeds Multiple speeds on an electric blower or a variable throttle on a gas-powered blower let you increase power for sweeping on hard surfaces or open ground and decrease it around fragile garden beds. Multiple speeds	No
Vacuum capability Comes with the necessary attachments including a collection bag to convert to vacuuming mode for sucking up leaves and debris. Vacuum capability	No
Translucent fuel tank A clear tank allows you to tell at a glance when fuel is running low. Translucent fuel tank	NA
Spring assisted starting The pull cord assembly has a built-in spring that winds up as the starting rope is pulled to reduce the force necessary to start the engine. Makes starting easier. Spring assisted starting	NA
Four-cycle engine Uses straight gasoline and doesn't require an oil/gasoline mixture as do the more common two-cycle engines used on most trimmers. Four-cycle engine	NA
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