Be safe—and considerate

Even blowers that are relatively quiet at a distance can prove deafening up close. To protect yourself and to be kind to others:

• Wear hearing protection, especially with models that scored less than Good in our noise tests at ear level.
• Wear goggles and a dust mask.
• Keep people and pets far away from the area you're clearing.
• Avoid running even the quietest blowers very early or late in the day.