DeWalt Cordless Leaf Blower - 1 Year Review

#cordlesstools #blower #leafblower

This completely portable DeWalt blower 20v, the DeWalt DCBL722, which has enough output to do the job of removing debris or clearing off an area, is REALLY handy!

A year ago we bought the DeWalt® DCBL722 Axial Blower as a bare tool - without a charger or battery. The unit cost $149 and is part of the DeWalt® 20V Flexivolt Platform.

We’ve used the DeWalt leaf blower for over a year, and we continue to be impressed by its performance, battery run time, ease of use, and it’s weight.

The tool without the battery weighs just under 8 pounds/3.6 kg and is well-balanced even after the battery is added. The packaging was more than adequate and the contents were nested well and damage-free. There are only 4 items when the package is opened - the main blower unit, the tube, the concentrator tip, and the documentation.

Assembly is easy, although the latch that holds the blower tube to the blower body can be tricky. Figure out how it works before you assemble the unit because it’s easier to put the unit together than it is to take it apart!

Some key specifications include a sound rating of 61dB, velocity output of up to 125 mph (201 kph), and the maximum CFM (cubic foot per minute) produced by this unit is 450.

Practically, this unit packs enough power to quickly clear a smooth area or lawn of leaves. It’s not too heavy, well balanced, and has a reasonable run time before depleting the battery. We get about 20 minutes of run time with a 5 aH battery before having to swap it out.

You can get more by running the unit at only the speed you need to get the job done. Use the unit’s built-in “cruise-control” on the trigger. This allows you to bring the motor up to the speed you desire, and then set it there. This can extend the run time, as well as reduce “blowback” when you point the unit towards a corner or wall - or when you are blowing debris into a slight headwind.

We found this tool to be very handy and have decided to store it in the house along with other household care and maintenance tools and supplies. Check out this hanger/charger base we made for placement in our mudroom:

https://youtu.be/4b2wQGgaowY

To see our original review of the tool, visit:

https://youtu.be/aOHSSIPD8Z4

We’ve used this blower to clean our garage floor, front porch, driveway, sidewalks, and even garden gravel pathways. It’ll work for dry leaf clean-out in gutters as well!

Bottom line? Do we still continue to recommend this tool and were our initial impressions correct? Yes and Yes!

JUST DO IT YOURSELF!

Buy your DFJ T-Shirt, Cap, or Coffee Mug at https://www.dirtfarmerjay.com/shop

Follow us on Social Media to know when we’re building projects or releasing new episodes!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtfarmerj
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dirtfarmerjay