Poulan Pro 25 cc Gas Blower/Vacuum #BVM200LE | 
| Brand: Poulan
List Price: $159.99
Buy New: $97.97
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Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 4031
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 14
Dimensions (in): 17.9 x 16 x 16
MPN: BVM200LE 711482
Model: BVM200LE
UPC: 024761013581
EAN: 0024761013581
ASIN: B000BQL3Q8
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Condition: *** Thank you for looking. Your Poulan Pro 25cc Gas Blower with Integrated Leaf Vacuum is ABSOLUTELY BRAND NEW in Original Retail Box!! This BVM200LE is a Quality Machine, and because it is gas has enough kick to get the whole job done. Thank you again for looking. We ship your order quick! with shipping insurance provided for FREE!!
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| Features:
| • | 25cc high performance gas engine | | • | 16 to 1 debris reduction | | • | Super Clean air filter system - extends the life of the air filter | | • | Vacuum attachment included | | • | Professional blower nozzle - for better performance and control |
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Product Description
Poulan Pro, 24CC Gas Blower With Vacuum, 200 MPH & 400 CFM, 16:1 Debris Reduction With Predator Mulching Blade System, Professional Blower Nozzle For Better Performance & Control, Super Clean Air Filter System Extends The Life Of The Air Filter.
Amazon.com Product Review
When you're comparing gas blower/vacs, you'll want to make note of three things: air speed, air flow and the unit's weight. All three affect how much of a chore your yard cleanup will be.On the first count, air speed, this Poulan rates very well, registering 205 mph; you'll find a lot of comparable blowers listed closer to 150 mph. Coupled with that is how much air the engine is actually moving, and of course, the more, the better. This one's rated at an impressive 400 cubic feet per minute, which, for a handheld blower like this, is a mighty lot of volume. Combined, these two details mean you've got great air power for blowing leaves, grass clippings, light debris and other yard waste. This blower is no heavier than its competitors, but of course, once you flip the switch and start vacuuming leaves, you're carrying that weight with you, albeit with a shoulder strap. It does have a higher mulching ratio than others (16:1, turning 16 bags of leaves into one mulched bag) in its class, turning leaves and grass clippings into a nice, fine mulch for flower beds or just more compact bagged yard waste. Starting is a bit of a chore; be prepared to pull. But that's par for the gas-powered course. Once it's going, though, it's a pleasure to use, and it beats raking and sweeping.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste What's in the Box
Blower and vacuum kit
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Worked okay for 2 seasons October 6, 2006
Paul T. York (Athens, GA USA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
This thing worked pretty well for a while. It vac'd with moderate power and chopped leaves and twigs to a relatively fine mulch (I'd argue with the 16:1 claim, though). The blower was plenty powerful and I liked the fact that you could set the throttle and forget it. Not too heavy (except of course when you had a bag full of mulch weighing you down) and well balanced and easy to control. It clogged fairly regularly, but clearing the clogs wasn't too difficult.
The problem was that the plastic surrounding the impeller started to crack after the second season. This was (presumably) because of the necessarily harsh treatment that this part of the machine takes from the heavier items spinning and smacking the sides as they are being mulched. Then the cracks turned into gaping holes (greatly reducing the power, but at least partially fixed with duct tape). Then the plastic connector on the vac tube assembly completely broke. Now it is a barly passable blower that takes about 20 pulls to start. I think I'm going to switch to a two piece solution (walk behind vac and backpack blower). I just don't think that these combo units are built to last (I've now been through three, though admittedly this was the best of the lot). All of these machines just use too much plastic, and it breaks with use (and age).
 Great blower to have around the yard June 17, 2006
Mo-Te (Epping, NH)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Great machine for the money. Runs great, blows hard. one setback is that it is a little heavy, and that there is no trigger button. (You throttle it up and it just goes)
Works great, runs great and is very durable. The vacuum bag is a little hard to setup, but once its on it works well.
 Works GREAT so far February 18, 2007
Tom T (NC USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I've used this blower for a couple of months now. No buyer's remorse. This is my third leaf blower purchase in 20 years. The first two were pretty good, but this one is much better, so that's why I gave it the 5-star rating.
My first blower in '87 was a 2-cycle gas Homelite. As the seasons went by, even with proper maintenance & a couple of rebuild kits, it became a challenge to start. Finally I realized I was putting more time and effort into starting it than if I just used a rake and broom to clear the yard. So, I bought a B&D electric leaf blower and two 50' 12-guage electric cords.
Starting an electric blower is simple: just push a switch. But the whine while running, especially at the High setting, is very loud. Also, being on a leash with that cord is a hassle. Sometimes it gets snagged, so that means going back and unsnagging. Walking around a bush one way requires backtracking around in the opposite direction; then sometimes the cord unpluges either at the blower or from the electrical outlet. Getting up on the roof to clear out the valleys & gutters is another set of unique challenges when attached to a cord. Finally, after whichever job is done, you have to spend extra time rolling up 50' or 100' of cord.
So, a month ago, when the B&D fell on the cement garage floor and shattered the plastic housing, I looked at that as an opportunity, not a tragedy. After reading all leaf blower reviews at Amazon and doing some hands-on of various brands & models at a couple of big building supply stores, I decided on this Poulan BVM200LE.
Setting up this Poulan is easy. Out of the box, it's just a matter of sliding in the blower tube and tightening a thumb screw. A bottle of 2 cycle oil enough to mix with 1 gal of gas is included -- you need to supply the gas can & gasoline. After pushing on the primer a half-dozen times, the engine started on the second pull of the cord. So far, it's extremely easy to do a cold start, as well as easy to restart between tasks.
Altho not whisper quiet, the 2-cycle engine runs a lot quieter than the electric leaf blower it replaced. Plenty of air power; 200 mph it claims on the box, and I believe that. On the driveway, I only need to put the throttle at half or three-quarters speed to move dry leaves & debris. Full power does the job moving stuff thats built up in wet clumps or in corners and under shrubs. Of course, you can set the power anywhere between idle and full speed. That's another advantage over the electric leaf blower this replaced.
The nozzle is well-designed for the job. A previous reviewer here wrote he has to bend over with this blower. That's what I had to do with the B&D electric leaf blower. I'm 6'1" w/o shoes, and I usually had to do a Gracho Marx (for those of you old enough to know who that is) kind of walk to get the nozzle at the right angle to keep stuff moving. With this BVM200LE I was happy to find I can walk upright while blower does it's job.
I tried the vacuum attachment and it works okay, about the same as my previous leaf blowers. Shrinking my leaf pile by 16:1 isn't a concern for me. Interestingly, the BVM200LE promo literature claims 16:1; on the outside of the box this thing is packed in, it says 10:1. Also, if the vac is important for you, know that the impeller is made of plastic, not metal. If you're planning on sucking leaves out of some area with small decorative stones, that may be a consideration.
So far, no complaints with this blower. It's wonderful to be free of an electric cord and to be able to move around freely.
Poulan Pro BVM200LE Gas Blower/Vac July 19, 2006
D. Tomiello (Houston, TX)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Overall, very satisfied with the Poulan Pro BVM200LE Gas Blower/Vac. It is easy to operate, start, and use. The instruction manual is concise and clear for the operation of this blower/vac.
Good blower, so-so vac!! October 4, 2006
R. Glaza (Michigan)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
My problem lies in the length of the leaf vacuuming tube, I'm average height but the tube is too short and I have to bend over to use it thereby making it uncomfortable to use for anything but a short amount of time. Very disappointed in this design!!!!
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