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Gas-powered leaf blowers can register as high as 100 decibels at the source (the levels decrease with distance). Most electric models range from 59 to 70 decibels.
Ryobi Limited (リョービ株式会社, Ryōbi Kabushiki-gaisha, Japanese: [ɾʲoːꜜbi]; English: / r aɪ ˈ oʊ b i / or / r i ˈ oʊ b i /) is a Japanese manufacturer of components for automobiles, electronics, and telecommunications industries.
A leaf blower, commonly known as a blower, is a device that propels air out of a nozzle to move debris such as leaves and grass cuttings. Leaf blowers are powered by electric or gasoline motors . Gasoline models have traditionally been two-stroke engines , but four-stroke engines were recently introduced to partially address air pollution concerns.
In 2000, a Hungarian manufacturing facility was opened with expanded capacity for electrical products. MTD acquired Ryobi Limited's North America outdoor products business, giving them the capacity to produce 1.5 million engines and related hand-held garden products. In 2001, MTD acquired Garden Way including the Troy-Bilt and Bolens brands.
A decentralized nationwide movement has seen more than 100 local governments enact at least partial bans on gas-powered leaf blower use in recent years. States and towns consider banning gas ...
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Craftsman is a line of tools, lawn and garden equipment, and work wear.Originally a house brand established by Sears, the brand is now owned by Stanley Black & Decker.. As with all Sears products, Craftsman tools were not manufactured by Sears during the company's ownership, but made under contract by various other companies.