Craftsman CMEBL7000 - 12 Amp 450 CFM Electric Blower Vac
The Craftsman CMEBL7000 is a 3-in-1 blower/vacuum/mulcher delivering up to 450 CFM and 260 MPH. It features a 12-amp motor. (Read full specs)
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Description
12 Amp 3-in-1 Corded Blower/Vac/Mulcher features a powerful motor to help tackle tough tasks. With its convenient tool-free design, you can easily switch between a blower and vacuum/mulcher. Collect up to 55L of debris with the backpack collection bag featuring lightweight straps to provide comfort and ease on the job.
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The Craftsman CMEBL7000
With its corded electric handheld design, the Craftsman CMEBL7000 is appropriate for homeowners with a patio or small yard that does not require frequent or large-scale cleanup.
It sports a max air speed of 260 MPH and a max air volume rating of 450 cubic feet per minute (CFM). This balance means it can handle smaller piles of leaves efficiently across yard sections, patios, or garden paths.
Equipped with a 12-amp motor, this corded blower can operate indefinitely while connected to electricity, but the cord length defines the area it can reach. Be aware that the blower may not come with a power cord. If you need one, we recommend using our gauge calculator to ensure compatibility.
The Craftsman CMEBL7000 does not have multiple speed settings. Once the blower is turned on, it always operates at the same speed.
Weighing 11.27 lbs, this handheld unit can be guided with one hand to direct airflow where needed.
Not only a blower, the CMEBL7000 also functions as a leaf vacuum, letting you gather leaves effortlessly (11 gallon bag included). Building on its vacuum capability, this unit’s mulching ratio of 12:1 can shrink 12 bags of leaves down to a single bag of mulch as they are vacuumed. The unit uses a plastic impeller.
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The Craftsman CMEBL7000's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Craftsman CMEBL7000 compare with similar leaf blowers.
- The Craftsman CMEBL7000 carries a heavier build than many corded blowers, weighing 11.27 lbs. To enjoy the lowest possible weight in this category, you could have a look at the Sun Joe SBJ597E which is only 3.9 lbs.
- Forced air exiting this blower has been clocked at a max speed of 260 MPH. This places the CMEBL7000 at the forefront in terms of air speed among electric handheld blowers.
- At 450 CFM, the CMEBL7000's air volume output is typical for corded blowers. If air volume is important to you, the Worx Turbine WG521, with 800 CFM, could be in your good books.
Price comparison
As you can see from these interactive charts, when compared to other blower vacs, the Craftsman CMEBL7000 is on the cheap side of the price range.
It can therefore be a really good buy if you're looking to acquire a budget blower.
The bottom line
- Inexpensive
- Leaf collection bag included
- High MPH (260 MPH)
- Decent CFM (450 CFM)
- No cord lock mechanism
- No speed variation
- Plastic impeller
- Quite heavy (11.27 lbs)
Do you own the Craftsman CMEBL7000 and agree (or disagree) with these strengths and weaknesses?
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Electric |
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| Handling | Handheld |
| Air volume | Up to 450 CFM |
| Air speed | Up to 260 MPH |
| Motor type | Brushed |
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| Current draw | 12 Amp |
| Speed settings | 1 |
| Cord lock | No |
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| Vacuum | Yes |
| Mulcher | Yes, plastic impeller |
| Mulching ratio | 12:1 |
| Weight | 11.27 lbs |
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| Warranty | 3 years |
| UPC | 885911673860 |
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 CMEBL7000, 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 CMEBL7000 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.
Questions & Answers
What material is the impeller made of, metal or plastic? (Asked July 23, 2020)
Impeller is plastic.
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User Reviews
Two year old Craftsman Blower Vac
After resting for the winter and into the summer, the damned thing won’t start. Not a peep!
Where do I get a service manual to try and get it going or do I just throw it in the garbage and get something that works?
I bought one at Lowe’s, I had to return it because it was giving me an electrical shock through the handle. They let me swap with a new one and sure enough the same thing is happening. I called craftsman, told them what happened. They sent me a new one and sure enough the same thing an electrical shock through the handle. Called them again and they sent a new blower/vac and sure enough I’m getting an electrical shock through the handle. Anyone else having this issue?
The hose keep blowing out of the bag ..as a vacuum
Very nice machine.
Offers the power I was expecting.
Unit works well for me. I have not had any of the problems people mention here (not working), except that it comes disconnect from the power cord very easily. I have to hold onto the cord to keep it from disconnecting when I am using it.
I would not recommend this blower/vacuum unit. Two units have failed after very limited use. They do not start after a few uses and the switch is difficult to push to the on position. Very disappointed at a unit called Craftsman. The equipment looks great, but just does not work.
I was so pleased to use my leaf vacuum since my landscaper kept putting me off. However, the vacuum stopped working during my first use. I returned and exchanged the unit for one brand new in the box; I couldn’t believe that that one did not work either. A huge disappointment especially from Craftsman.
duck tape, wire, and patience are useful for the blower vac’s successful operation – must have been designed by a man! My recommendations would include the zipper to either be horizontal from end to end or if at its current location be longer leaving greater access to dump enclosed debris. The outlet cord should be longer to knot to the extension cord so it wouldn’t keep coming unplugged. The connection where the flexible hose attached to its rigid attachment should have a more reliable attachment. I finally wired it together after trying zip ties. Where the suction tubes join each other the plastic connection has fractured and required duct tape. Would I buy this again – well the concept is good but quality extremely questionable so no! Price was good. Once I finally got it wired and duct taped together its performance was very good. Its style is extremely bulky.
Not happy, the thing died on me after the first use!
I had a green works battery operated blower before. Battery died after a year. Got this electric plug in unit, it was easily to assemble. I took it out for a test try. It has lots of power, more MPH than the other twelve units I looked at. The price was just perfect for what it offers.
My Unit did not work at first, the blower now works but I’ve never got the mulcher & vacume to work at all… I have read the manual over a few times ,