How to Save Money When Buying Cordless Garden Tools

In the past decade, battery-powered lawn tools have all but become the norm. In multiple categories, including string trimmers and leaf blowers, they even outsell gas models. And for good reason, as we covered in "Is Now the Time to Switch to Electric Outdoor Tools?" Our tests confirm that battery lawn tools (also called cordless lawn tools) often match or beat the performance of gas models. They also start instantly, run pretty quietly, and have zero emissions at the source.

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What&#;s the Deal With Battery Run Time?

The most common complaint from battery-powered yard tool owners is that the battery doesn&#;t last as long as advertised. Most manufacturers publish run times based on the tool on the lowest speed. If you run the tool at a higher speed, you simply won&#;t get the advertised run time.

Here are some rules of thumb for managing battery run time:

&#; Many homeowners run their leaf blower at top speed to move leaves and clean sidewalks and driveways. You don&#;t always need that higher speed to get the job done. You&#;ll get longer run times if you buy a leaf blower with several speeds and a power boost button. Run the tool at the lowest speed and use the higher speed or power boost only as needed.

&#; String trimmers and hedge trimmers can run at the lowest speed when trimming weekly growth. But if you let the growth get out of hand, don&#;t be surprised if your battery discharges faster due to the heavier load.

&#; Battery-powered chain saws can usually handle felling and cutting up small trees and shrubs on a single charge as long as you cut slowly. However, if you try to cut too fast, you&#;ll overload the motor and discharge the battery faster.

Which is faster, a gas- or battery-powered chain saw?

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Which Speed Button Setup is Best?

Battery-powered yard tools are available with several speed options.

&#; Multiple speeds that you control from the trigger or push button control panel

&#; Infinitely variable speed that you control from the trigger or with a speed dial

&#; Boost mode that provides maximum power as long as you depress the &#;Boost&#; button

Infinitely variable speed may seem like the best choice because it allows you to fine tune the speed to get maximum battery run time. In reality, most users find it a nuisance. The truth is, few projects require that degree of speed control. If you&#;re considering a tool with trigger-controlled variable speed, make sure it&#;s equipped with a &#;cruise-control&#; trigger lock so you can release the trigger and still maintain the speed. Otherwise, choose a multiple-speed unit with boost mode.

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For Leaf Blowers, It&#;s All About MPH and CFM

Leaf blower buyers get really confused by air velocity and air volume specifications. They wonder which is more important&#;miles per hour (MPH) or cubic feet per minute (CFM)? When it comes to lifting and moving leaves, MPH alone isn&#;t a reliable indicator of the leaf blower&#;s abilities. That&#;s because MPH is directly related to the tool&#;s nozzle size. So a blower can easily achieve a high 300-MPH rating, but have a very small nozzle opening. That may be great for blowing out the cracks in your driveway, but the blower sure won&#;t round up many leaves.

You need high air velocity (MPH) to lift leaves off your lawn and out of flower beds. But you need a high CFM and MPH rating to round up piles of leaves. So, the best leaf blowers have the highest CFM and MPH rating, along with multiple nozzles. Here are 14 tips for dealing with leaves like a pro.

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