I had this blower for 10 years until my property was ravaged by the wildfire in Butte County. I NEVER had a moments problem with it and it was in almost constant use. It easily lifted large piles of pine needles even soaking wet!!! And cleaned my gutters and downspouts effortlessly. It was very manageable. I’m a woman, 5’7” and weigh 135. Never had a problem starting it unless i forgot to purge th...