Craftsman CMCBL720M1 - 20V 350 CFM Cordless Brushless Blower
The Craftsman CMCBL720M1 is a cordless handheld leaf blower delivering up to 350 CFM and 100 MPH. It is powered by a 4.0Ah 20V V20* battery. (Read full specs)
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Description
V20* Cordless Axial Blower features a powerful brushless motor and is equipped with a 4.0Ah battery allowing you to take on the tasks at hand. The V20 battery platform is compatible with CRAFTSMAN® V20* Outdoor Equipment and Power Tools. You’ll find the complete line of outdoor tools and equipment essentials for a job to make you proud.
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The Craftsman CMCBL720M1 is a cordless handheld blower that is best suited to homeowners with an average-sized yard that requires regular upkeep, generally around a quarter to half an acre.
It is capable of expelling a maximum air volume of 350 cubic feet per minute (CFM). Its air speed is rated at 100 MPH. In practice, it can shift small amounts of leaves and light debris on yard sections, patios, or walkways.
This cordless blower is powered by a 20V brushless motor, allowing unrestricted movement during use. A 4.0Ah battery is included.
Thanks to its variable speed settings, the Craftsman CMCBL720M1 allows precise control of the air output.
At 6.6 lbs (bare tool) and 8 lbs with the battery, the blower’s handheld design lets the operator lift and aim it with one hand.
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The Craftsman CMCBL720M1's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Craftsman CMCBL720M1 compare with handheld leaf blowers of similar voltage (between 18 and 24V).
- The Craftsman CMCBL720M1 tips the scales at 6.6 lbs (bare tool), making it one of the heavier cordless handheld blowers in the 18 to 24V range. To enjoy the lowest possible weight in this category, you could have a look at the Worx WG543 which is only 2.3 lbs the bare tool.
- Maxing out at 100 MPH at full power, this blower is on the lower end in terms of air speed for battery-operated handheld blowers between 18 and 24V. For the fastest air speed in this category, you may want to consider the Makita XBU07SM1, which can expell air at a velocity that can reach 143 MPH.
- It has a maximum air volume output of 350 CFM (cubic feet per minute). With this output rating, the CMCBL720M1 is well within average in relation to similar cordless handheld blowers with a comparable voltage. If air volume is important to you, the Ryobi PBLLB01K, with 510 CFM, could be in your good books.
Price comparison
As you can see from these interactive charts, when compared to other 18-24V cordless blowers, the Craftsman CMCBL720M1 is on the average side of the price range.
Therefore, this blower nicely fits in the expected budget for this kind of product.
The bottom line
- In the expected price range
- Brushless motor
- Decent CFM (350 CFM)
- No cruise control
- High bare tool weight (6.6 lbs)
- Low MPH (100 MPH)
Features and Specifications
| Type | Cordless |
|---|---|
| Handling | Handheld |
| Air volume | Up to 350 CFM |
| Air speed | Up to 100 MPH |
| Motor type | Brushless |
|---|---|
| Battery system | 20V V20* |
| Battery capacity | 4.0Ah (80Wh) |
| Autonomy | — |
| Speed settings | Variable |
| Battery included | 1 x 4.0Ah (CMCB204) |
|---|---|
| Cruise control | No |
| Weight (w/ battery) | 8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Weight (tool only) | 6.6 lbs |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| UPC | 885911549837 |
We've taken extra care to research and verify each of the specifications above. That said, occasional mistakes or omissions are still possible. If you spot any missing or inaccurate information, feel free to suggest a correction so we can address it. For full technical details on the Craftsman CMCBL720M1, the user manual is available here (opens in a new tab).
About Craftsman
Craftsman is a label which traces its roots to 1927, when it was first registered by the Sears department store. The brand has been only recently acquired by Stanley Black & Decker. Their products seem to be assembled in the US, from materials that are sourced abroad. Their selection features a wide range of lawn keeping equipment, including several leaf blowers. Little by little, Craftsman are diversifying their leaf blower offers. Craftsman blowers used to be exclusively handheld and electrically powered, but we now see backpack and gas-powered models. Both their price and specs range from the lower to middle tier.
Warranty Information
The Craftsman CMCBL720M1 is covered under a warranty for up to 3 years. This warranty may not cover all parts of the blower.
For more information about the warranty of Craftsman blowers, please consult Craftsman's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-888-331-4569.
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User Reviews
Don’t buy this. Battery life is terrible, I have been purchasing Craftsman for over 50 years, my last three purchases have been cordless tools, they are all junk. So sorry that Craftsman has gone in this direction.
This blower is manufactured to blow off your deck maybe but to do leaf blowing in the yard???? NO. The battery only lasts long enough to spiffy things up a bit but not enough to do real work at moving a moderate amount of leaves. It didn’t last long enough for me to blow off my driveway. The power of the blower peters out quickly till it dies. The string trimmer combo sounded like a bargain but I should have passed on this unit.
I think that for the price of this unit and with the brushless motor, this unit should last more than 10 minutes running time! I purchased the leaf blower along with weed eater and I think that there should’ve been a battery for each! I doesn’t run like I thought it would!
I just bought this and in less than 10 minutes the battery stops I have 2 additional batteries for my other Craftsman tools luckily they also fit but having a large lawn and only getting alittle over 20 min total with 3 batteries it will take me way to many days to get my lawn all done. My Orthopedic doctor just told me I shouldn’t rake or shovel due to a shoulder injury so I picked this one because of having other Craftsman tools. When I remove the battery it is very very hot so I don’t know if it is running out of charge or just over heating after about 7 minutes. After reading others comments. What is the amount of time the battery should last on full power and should it be overheating battery like this?
It’s ok for small chores but that’s about it.
Seems like it wants to shut down after about 10 minutes of use because the battery gets hot. Then you have to wait for it to cool down to start again. Anyone else having this problem?
I have tried many different blowers,best so far!
I bought the 20 volt blower because I have a 20 volt weed eater and thought I would have 4 batteries to use! Well they are not interchangeable. The new batteries are fairly good for time of use but are so slow to recharge you can’t recharge one while using the other. This is the last Craftsman tool i will ever buy. I used only Craftsman for years in my business bot now that Stanley has purchased them they are no longer the quality tools they were. A real shame!