CRAFTSMAN 3-in-1 Leaf Blower, Vacuum and Mulcher, Backpack Blower Up to 260 MPH, 12 Amp, Corded Electric Leaf Collector (CMEBL7000)

We bought two of these because one of us was using a blower and the other was stuck using a rake. The blower is so much faster than raking. I always use hearing protection when operating equipment so I didn't notice if this was more or less noisy than the previous Toro blower we had. The vacuum worked well to suck leaves out of landscaping that had needles or holly leaves. I was worried about picking up small stones when sucking leaves with the vacuum, but so far no problem. I'm careful to not get too close to the gravel and rocks. One thing that others complained about was that the unit stopped working. When you switch between vacuum and blowing, it is a little difficult to twist the vacuum tube attachment to get it open and also to twist the tube on FAR ENOUGH until it clicks so that the safety switches are engaged. I'm guessing that those that had trouble with the unit stopping working just didn't turn the attachment far enough. I have to use two hands to twist it enough. I also was surprised that the smallest tube didn't seem to increase the blowing power at all. I ended up not using it. I attached some tongue and groove flooring to the garage wall and hang the blowers with the built-in hangers in the groove.

This thing sucks more than my first retail job and mulches nicely too. (in a good way) I was able to clean up my yard in just a few hours, in the wind, without fighting it at all. Blowing leaves was just not an option and spending $900 on a leaf vacuum was also not an option. This thing is like a Shop-Vac on steroids. It has amazing sucking power and can suck up leaves from 5-6 inches no problem, but if you get it down low (3-4 inches), it's practically a street sweeper at that point and you can pick up even ground up leaf bits, clean out cracks, etc. The only downside is the backpack is not the most comfortable and it ends up pulling on your left side armpit a fair bit. If you let the blower dangle from your right hand, using the front grip, it will help you reduce this strain, but your right arm gets tired quicker. The disassembly was a breeze and attaching the sucking attachment was simple. Putting it back together to be a blower.. not so much. The attachment has to go back in almost backwards to clip in first, then can be closed down. The instructions attached to the blower were made on windows 3.1 paint, and the images are all of 256 x 256 pixels; all while the craftsman logo is printed in 600dpi.. Luckily the user manual has much better instructions and eventually helped me figure this out. This sucks really well, so be careful around mulch as it will pull it up and cause a ruckus (possibly damaging the blades and engine) so be careful and if you do turn it off immediately so as not to break it. Overall, well designed, has lots of good hand holds for ergonomics and does a great job of blowing and mulching. All attachments were long enough for a taller man to use and everything including the bag and zipper, feel like it's quality built. My only suggestions to the mfg would be to improve the backpack by making it more comfortable (better straps / adjustments) and having the option to switch from left to right side to reduce singe side strain (zipper and everything else was incredible) and charge maybe $5-10 more. If not allowing for adjusting of sides, perhaps make the hose 5-10 inches longer to allow for a more comfortable center body position and I think this may even reduce the stress on the left side from pulling.

STOP!!! Do not buy this. Mine worked all of 30 minutes. I ordered this hoping it would make my fall lawn work a little easier and it did for 30 minutes. When I received it I was excited took it out assembled it and went out and sucked up some leaves worked great I was super excited. Went back today to actually tackle the lawn and get the leaves up and nothing it won’t even turn on. I went thru all the trouble shooting checked everything and it’s perfect except the fact that it has decided to just not turn on anymore. I’m very disappointed with craftsmen I figured the brand is good so this should be good as well, boy was I wrong! For the price of it you should definitely get more then 30 minutes of work out of it. The only advice I can give is to save your money and buy a rake that is what you will end up using anyways.

For the most part, this is a nice blower. I bought it used, I guess, and it came with a cracked piece which I had to put back together. Okay. I bought it used I guess that's what I got. The blower strength maybe a little less than the Black & Decker I had of the same price point, for 5 years before it broke. Kind of wish it had a speed control on it, but easy to live without since most of the time you're using high-speed anyway.

This tool is incredibly convenient and powerful for yard work. The 3-in-1 functionality makes it stand out—you can easily switch between blowing, vacuuming, and mulching without needing multiple tools. The blower has strong airflow, making it easy to clear leaves, grass clippings, and debris quickly. The vacuum function works well for collecting leaves, and the mulching feature helps reduce the volume significantly, which is great for disposal. It’s relatively lightweight and easy to handle, and the shoulder strap helps reduce fatigue during longer use. Assembly and switching modes are straightforward. Pros: Powerful performance for blowing and vacuuming 3-in-1 versatility saves space and money Effective mulching reduces debris volume Easy to switch functions Cons: Can be a bit loud (typical for this type of tool) Bag may need frequent emptying during heavy use Overall: A reliable, multi-functional yard tool that makes cleanup faster and easier. Great value for homeowners.

Vacuums leaves mush better then I expected and the price cheaper the others on Amazon, it’s worth buying

Very heavy to hold . You have to exert considerable force to activate interlock switch or motor won’t run after switching to vacuum mode. When using vacuum mode on larger leaves ( 5” to 7” ) because of the narrowing in the vacuum tube clogging develops obstructing the tube & has to be cleared manually .

Wow , fantastic air flow, vacuum has plenty of suction. Easy to handle, bag holds a huge amount of leaves.

not working in UAE it's 120 V this machine is not for uae it's working on 120 v in UAE the electricity 240 V its for USA market only I don't know why they sell it in UAE

Este aparato es excelente 👌 cumple con la función que especifica, altamente recomendable 👍

Turned it on straight from the box and it's sparking like crazy. No point in having to buy a product that already needs to be repaired.

Excelente sopladora la recomiendo al 10000

Malísima se sobre calento y ya no quiso funcionar no la use ni 10 veces la compré en 2024 en enero la use aproximadamente unas 7 u 8 veces y se descompuso ya no funciona!!!!!!!! No la recomiendo