One star is too much for this lemon

If you havent already purchased this item, don't. It continually jams up, the key elements are plastic and the designer of this item used a dainty little zipper on the collection bag that basically renders it useless (because it breaks after several uses) Sears make a terrific leaf vacuum (push mower design) with an attachment for getting between shrubs and tight areas. ^M
As for the Leaf Hog...it's a clunker everyone should avoid.^M

Same zipper problem with bag

I guess then I will have to order more than one bag to replace the replacement bag when it too breaks prematurely.

B&D Leaf Hog Really Blows

I'm an unfortunate owner of a B&D Leaf Hog & also have problems with that miserable collection bag. The zipper on mine is fine but one of the two cheap plastic tabs in the collar broke almost immediately (rendering the bag useless). I wasted my time jury rigging a screw/nut to replace the broken tab. I now get about 30 seconds of run-time before the bag blasts off. I also, like one of the other reviewers, purchased their hose for a trashcan and it's as sad as their collection bag. ^M
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Do yourself a favor & buy a higher-end Toro unit. ^M
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