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The Craftsman CMEBL7000 is a 3-in-1 blower/vacuum/mulcher delivering 450 CFM at 260 MPH. It features a 12-amp motor. (Read full specs)
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Handling | Handheld |
| CFM | Up to 450 |
| MPH | Up to 260 |
| Blowing Force | N/A |
| Brushless | No |
|---|---|
| Amp | 12 Amp |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Speed settings | 1 |
| Cord lock | No |
|---|---|
| Vacuum | Yes |
| Mulcher | Yes, plastic impeller |
| Mulching ratio | 12:1 |
| Weight | 11.27 lbs |
|---|---|
| Noise rating | N/A |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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Description
Overview of the Craftsman CMEBL7000
The Craftsman CMEBL7000
- Power: The Craftsman CMEBL7000 can force 450 cubic feet of air per minute (CFM) from its nozzle at a maximum speed of 260 MPH.
- Power delivery: Being that it is a corded blower with a 12 Amp motor, the CMEBL7000 requires a steady power source and must be plugged in when using it. Note that the power cord might not be included with the blower. Should you wish to obtain one, use our gauge calculator.
- Handling: It’s handheld, so naturally it’s easier to handle and carry than larger leaf blowers, such as backpack models or walk-behinds. However, for an electric handheld blower, the Craftsman CMEBL7000 is heavier than most, weighing 11.27 lbs.
- Speed Settings: The Craftsman CMEBL7000 does not have multiple speed settings. Once the blower is turned on, it always operates at the same speed.
- Vacuum: The CMEBL7000 is also what is known as a 'blower vac'. Those who don’t wish to blow leaves and debris away can switch to its vacuum setting and suck them into a collection bag (11 gallon bag included).
- Mulching: With a mulching ratio of 12:1, this mulcher can reliably pulp 12 bags of waste (such as leaves and other debris) into 1 bag of mulch. 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.
- It can push air from the nozzle at 260 MPH, which is the highest air speed you can currently obtain with an electric handheld blower.
- The CMEBL7000 is average in terms of air volume. It's rated at 450 CFM, which is common for electric handheld 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 this interactive chart, 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)
- Quite heavy (11.27 lbs)
- No cord lock mechanism
- No speed variation
- Plastic impeller
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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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 ,
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.
Not happy, the thing died on me after the first use!
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.
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.
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.