BLACK+DECKER Electric Leaf Blower 7-Amp

Technical details

Homeowners looking to clear loose leaves and debris from outdoor surfaces may appreciate the straightforward focus of the BLACK+DECKER LB700. It’s designed for cleanup around lawns, driveways, sidewalks and decks, rather than for collecting or mulching yard waste.

The 7-amp motor is listed with air speed up to 180 mph and airflow up to 180 CFM. Those figures describe the blower’s stated output, they don’t establish how quickly it will clear damp, packed or especially heavy debris.

At 4.4 pounds, it’s relatively light to carry between nearby areas. The box includes the LB700 blower and a blow tube. One important omission: the power cord is not included. The built-in cord retention helps prevent interruptions while working, but you’ll still need a suitable cord separately.

Getting the most from it

This is a focused blower for moving loose material across hard surfaces and lawn edges. For example, after mowing, you could direct clippings away from a sidewalk, then shift to leaves on the driveway or deck. A blower can make that kind of surface cleanup less hands-on than gathering everything with a rake, though it won’t collect debris for you.

It may suit you if you want a light tool for routine clearing around the home and don’t need a leaf vacuum or mulcher. For larger jobs involving dense, wet piles, the listing doesn’t provide enough information to judge how well it would handle them. Based on the listing, its intended use is general debris cleanup, not a full yard-waste system.

Usage tips

Fit the included blow tube before use, then work in manageable passes, directing leaves towards a collection point rather than scattering them across another area. On a deck or sidewalk, short passes can help keep debris together, around a lawn, take care not to blow material onto a neighbouring path or garden bed.

The cord-retention feature is intended to help reduce accidental interruptions during cleanup. Since a cord isn’t supplied, plan for that separately before setting up. Keep the working area clear and choose a route that lets you move without pulling the cord across the surfaces you’re cleaning.

Before you decide

The main trade-off is clear: this model offers a stated 7-amp motor, up to 180 mph air speed and up to 180 CFM airflow in a 4.4-pound package, but the cord is an extra item to arrange. That matters if you want a ready-to-use kit or prefer cordless equipment. A rake may make more sense for a very small area or when you want to gather leaves directly, while a more specialised yard tool may be a better fit for demanding debris jobs. The LB700’s appeal is simpler, routine blowing around outdoor living areas.

No te encajará si you need a cord included, want to vacuum or mulch leaves, or are choosing specifically for heavy, wet debris, those capabilities aren’t stated. For ordinary loose leaves and clippings on the listed surfaces, it offers a lighter, more direct approach than manual raking, provided you already have an appropriate cord.

Before you decide

Does it include a power cord? No. The listed contents are the blower and blow tube, the cord is not included.

What surfaces is it intended for? The product information names lawns, driveways, sidewalks and decks.

Is it a leaf vacuum or mulcher? The listing describes a leaf blower and does not state vacuuming or mulching functions.