Black & Decker BV2500 12-AMP Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher

Black & Decker BV2500 12-AMP Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher
Powerful, efficient, and easy-to-use, this three-in-one blower, vacuum, and mulcher helps clear off your yard, patio, deck, and walkways--even wet leaves and twigs are no match for this heavy-duty tool. Operation is simple: to switch from blowing to vacuum mode, just press the push-button. And you'll never have to worry about clogs slowing you down, thanks to the vacuum's Vortex system. Additionally, the BV2500 condenses 10 bags of raked leaves into just one bag of mulched leaves and works quietly, making yard work more pleasant. For added peace of mind, it comes with a 2-year warranty.

Customer Review: Mulching? What mulching?

Earlier reviews complained about difficulty in finding a button for mulching. I guess they were right; I couldn't find one. The instructions just say the leaves will be mulched as they go through the impeller.

After vacuuming a bunch of leaves and dumping them into a recycle bin, I couldn't really see any evidence of mulching.

The blower and vacuum work very well, however. Don't make the mistake of trying to vacuum leaves from loose dirt; you'll suck up a lot of dirt. Blow the leaves into a pile and then vacuum them.

Still, I like this tool. It's much quieter and easier to use than my gas blower.

Customer Review: Unwieldy/Heavy/Jam Prone and broken

I got two falls out of this leaf-vac before the little male-plastic bar that holds the fan/hand unit into the blowers female part broke as I cleared the 20th jam of the day today and tried to hook the unit back together.
Before it broke...it was heavy even empty and bulky to maneuver. It jammed very easy at the narrow hole from the machine to the bag.
The bag was always flying off my shoulder no matter how I adjusted the strap.
I give it a positive review for the blowing action. It blows grass off the driveway and walkway good. When it wasn't jamming it sucked very dry

loose leaves up. It jams on bunches and god forbid there is a little moisture on them.
Won't buy a B&D replacement.