BLACK+DECKER Corded Leaf Blower Leaf Vacuum and Leaf Mulcher 3-in-1, Up to 230 MPH, 12 Amp Handheld Blower and Vacuum Combo (BV3600)

I've always loved Black and Decker products, and this one doesn't disappoint. It has great suction. It's held up well over the last year that I've had it. I like all the different attachments.

I have used this model for almost 10 years. It is excellent as a leaf blower but it really stands out as a mulcher. The metal ring that does the mulching is first rate and reduces leaves to a small pellet size. It will reduce a barrel of leaves to a bucket. The vacuum itself is very powerful. The only problem I ever had was the bag zipper broke. A new one was readily available at B&D for a reasonable price.This is a really good buy, especially at this price.

I have changed my rating from 3 to 4.5 stars. The original review is followed by an update below.-----------------------------------------------------Original Review-----------------------------------------------------I bought this for leaf cleanup around the house.I figured I'd be able to use both the modes - the blow mode to move leaves, and the vaccuum mode to pick up leaves. Well the blow mode works great, but the vac mode is too weak to pick up leaves.To pick up leaves the open end of the vac nozzle has to be very low to the ground - 1 or 2 inches. Even at this height it struggles to pick up leaves. I'm not talking about wet leaves here, these were dry leaves I was trying to pick up.If you are looking for a vac, this is not it. It works great as a blower, but if that's all you are looking for you can probably save a few bucks by buying a tool that is blower only.I'll leave one more thought - I read a couple of other reviews where the tool failed to start. Mine wouldn't start after the first use either. After that I let it sit in the garage for a few days. I then was going to return it, but thought I would try it one last time. I plugged it in and it fired up. It has since started the couple times that I've used it... I'm hoping it does continue to start.-----------------------------------------------------One Year Update-----------------------------------------------------When I originally wrote the review I could not get the tool to vacuum leaves. I have since figured out that it was the bag that was causing me problems:Firstly, the bag is too small to do leaf pickup. It will fill up quickly, which means a lot of taking it off, dumping it, and putting it back on.Secondly, if the bag is not held at the correct angle, the intake into the bag will choke off. My guess is that the choking is why I had so much trouble with the vacuuming initially. I would also speculate and say this is one of the reasons for the reviews here that state that the tool fails after a couple uses.Because of the bag issues above, I bought the BLACK+DECKER BV-006L Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System. Paired with this tool I am able to mulch leaves into a 30+ gallon garbage can. This resolves both problems above. However, the airflow into the garbage generates a ton of dust. I would recommend some kind of dust mask when mulching.I can say that using the mulcher with the leaf collection system has saved me a lot of time. Far better than raking!

Ah, the crisp fall air, the scent of pumpkin spice, and the never-ending battle against those pesky leaves invading your yard like an army of colorful invaders. Fear not, for in this leafy saga, the BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 Leaf Blower, Vacuum, and Mulcher is your trusty lightsaber – wait, wrong universe – it's your leaf-slaying weapon of choice!Assembling this leaf-tackling beast was easier than decoding ancient hieroglyphs. Click, snap, and voila! I was armed with a tool resembling something from a sci-fi movie, ready to combat the leafy rebellion.First things first, let's talk about the leaf-blowing feature. I revved it up, and oh boy, it's like unleashing a tornado (minus the flying cows). At 230 MPH, this thing could make a superhero cape flutter! Leaves scattered in terror as I wielded this power, feeling like a gardening wizard.But wait, there's more! The vacuum and mulcher functions are where the real leafy magic happens. It's like a vacuum cleaner with an insatiable appetite for leaves. The suction power rivals that of a black hole – leaves disappeared faster than my morning coffee.Now, onto the mulcher. It's not just a mulcher; it's a leaf confetti maker! Those once-pesky leaves were reduced to minuscule pieces, perfect for the soil or a confetti party (Leaftoberfest, anyone?).The 12 Amp corded electric power is like having the energy of a lightning bolt in your hands. No need to worry about running out of battery – just plug it in and unleash leaf-armageddon upon your yard!However, every hero has a weakness, and for this leaf-blasting warrior, it's the bag capacity. It's like a bottomless pit, but in reverse. The bag fills up quicker than you can say "autumnal equinox," which means frequent pit stops to empty it out.Speaking of stops, maneuverability is smoother than a leaf gliding in the wind. The adjustable speed and handle make it feel like you're wielding a leaf bazooka with the precision of a surgeon.In conclusion, the BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 Leaf Blower, Vacuum, and Mulcher is a leafy revolution in yard maintenance. It's a leaf-blasting extravaganza that turns yard work into a whimsical adventure. So, grab this leaf-slaying machine, embrace your inner gardening superhero, and conquer those leafy foes like a boss!