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The cutting head resembles an upside-down weed whacker, and we found that this worked beautifully for dried leaves.
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It also did a good job with wet leaves, but the resulting mulch was not as finely shredded.
The Shred-n-Vac is very effective on dry leaves, with a 12:1 mulching ratio.
It is not suited to mulching pinecones, acorns, sticks, or other hard lawn debris.
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It includes a 2-bushel reusable collection bag with a rear zipper for easy emptying.
The bag has an attached adjustable shoulder strap for better comfort while working.
You will need to change the oil periodically, although this isn’t difficult.
The Worx Electric Leaf Mulcher worked exceptionally during testing and it’s easy to store.PHOTO: The Spruce
Once the collection bag is full, it has a wide mouth that zips open for easy emptying.
As this is a corded tool, you’ll need to provide an outdoor-rated extension cord.
It’s also easy to assemble and comes apart for convenient storage.
There are several types of leaf mulchers available, each of which is suitable for handling different situations.
Standout Features
Flexible 3-in-1 Designs
Many handheld leaf mulchers boast a 3-in-1 design.
This means that the tool has three modes: blow, vacuum only, and vacuum with mulching.
Ourbest backpack pickincludes comfortable, adjustable straps that let you carry a heavy load of mulched leaves.
Other accessories, likecordless leaf blowers, covers, typically need to be purchased separately.
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Keep in mind that the Black+Decker Cordless Leaf Blower’s collection bag is very small.The Spruce
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Leaf blower and vacuums are a great way to move and collect grass clippings from your yard.The Spruce
