Toro 235 MPH Electric Ultra Blower/Vac/Shredder Reviews
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Rating Summary
“Very Annoying Vibration and Noise !”
- a Craftsman devotee, mowing the lawn
- Pros
- Blowing/sucking performance
- Cons
- High frequency vibration
Toro 235 MPH Electric Ultra Blower/Vac/Shredder —
I purchased this leaf blower/vac after considerable research and based upon the overwhelmingly favorable customer reviews at ******.com. This was my second Toro leaf blower/vac, having previously owned a Toro "Rake And Vac Superblower" Model 51553. This new Toro 51599 was a big disappointment : - Heavy (!) - Annoying high frequency vibration that is transmitted to the handle - Very high noise level In regard to the high frequency vibration this appears to be a design problem, i.e. hard mount of electric motor instead of isolation rubber mounts. In regard to high noise level, Toro fails to include any warning in the operator's manual and on the leaf blower itself. If you value your hearing, definitely wear some form of ear protection ! My wife refuses to use this leaf blower because of the high frequency vibration that makes her hands go numb within about five minutes. Well padded gloves help some, but the vibrations are still noticeable. While blowing and sucking performance is good, these deficiencies overshadow the performance advantages. My old Toro 51553 was a better overall product
