The Shindaiwa EB802 is a gas-powered backpack leaf blower delivering 695 CFM at 210 MPH. It features a 2-cycle 79.2 cc engine. (Read full specs)
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Gas-Powered |
|---|---|
| Handling | Backpack |
| CFM | Up to 695 |
| MPH | Up to 210 |
| Blowing Force | N/A |
| Make | N/A |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 79.2 cc |
| Strokes | 2 |
| Fuel/oil ratio | 50:1 |
| Speed settings | Variable |
| Throttle position | Hip |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 68.3 fl. oz. |
| Vacuum | No |
| Weight | 25.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Noise rating | 76 dB |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| CARB-compliant | Yes |
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Description
Overview of the Shindaiwa EB802
The Shindaiwa EB802
- Power: The Shindaiwa EB802 is a gas-powered blower with a maximum air volume rating of 695 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and an air speed of 210 MPH.
- Handling: This blower’s backpack functionality makes make it less exerting on the user, even when used for an extended period of time. Its throttle is hip-mounted, which can make it easier on your right hand if you operate it over an extended period of time. Be aware that, at 25.1 lbs, the Shindaiwa EB802 is on the heavier side of gas-powered backpack blowers.
- Engine: The engine boasts a displacement of 79.2 cc. Please be aware that 2-cycle engines like this one require a mixture of gas and oil in order to run. For the Shindaiwa EB802, this ratio is 50:1.
- Speed Settings: Sometimes you just need a little more power, while other times you may want a little more precision when moving leaves and debris. That’s why the EB802 features variable speed settings for added control.
- Noise: As far as gas-powered backpack blowers go, this one is average in terms of noise with a rating of 76 dB.
- Fuel Tank: Its tank can hold 68.3 fl. oz., so it falls squarely in the average in terms of fuel capacity for backpack blowers.
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The Shindaiwa EB802's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Shindaiwa EB802 compare with similar leaf blowers.
- Forced air leaving this blower’s nozzle has been clocked at 210 MPH. That makes the EB802 average in terms of air speed for gas-powered backpack blowers. If you wish to benefit from air expelled at the fastest possible speed, the Husqvarna 150BT and its 270 MPH could be an option to consider.
- The EB802 is average in terms of air volume. It's rated at 695 CFM, which is common for gas-powered backpack blowers. If air volume is important to you, the Echo PB-9010T, with 1110 CFM, could be in your good books.
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The bottom line
- 5 year (limited) warranty
- Decent tank (68.3 fl. oz.)
- Acceptable noise (76 dB)
- Decent CFM (695 CFM)
- Decent MPH (210 MPH)
- Quite heavy (25.1 lbs)
About Shindaiwa
Since the 50s, Shindaiwa Incorporated has been a major player on the outdoor power equipment market. The company launched its first product, the "Hurricane", an electric chainsaw, back in 1955 in Japan. Nowadays, they are headquarted in Lake Zurich, IL. However, they remain closely tied to their homeland, since they now belong to ECHO Incorporated, a subsidiary of the Yamabiko corporation. Shindaiwa manufactures its products both in Japan, in Yokosuka, Morioka, and Hiroshima, and also in other plants around the globe, in Shenzhen, China, and Lake Zurich, IL.
Warranty Information
The Shindaiwa EB802 is covered under a warranty for up to 5 years. This warranty may not cover all parts of the blower.
For more information about the warranty of Shindaiwa blowers, please consult Shindaiwa's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-877-9-TORQUE (1-877-986-7783).
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