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www.arborage.com ARBOR AGE FALL 2015 35 PRODUCT ROUND-UP BLOWERS SCAG GIANT-VAC WHEELED BLOWERS Boasting all-welded steel construction and commercial-grade quality, Scag Giant-Vac leaf and debris blowers are rugged, dependable, and ready to beat leaf and debris challenges. The Classic is a compact leaf blower featuring a 15-inch, 4-blade impeller; a 4.25-inch-wide housing; and a 1,392-cfm air volume. The Extreme has a 15-inch, 6-blade impeller, as well as a 6-inch-wide housing to handle more airflow. While remaining compact, it can blast air from its 26.25-square-inch discharge opening at 2,293 cfm. The Extreme Pro is the most powerful blower in Scag Giant-Vac's lineup with a 17-inch, 6-blade impeller; a 26.25-square-inch discharge opening; and a 2,824-cfm air volume. All Scag Giant- Vac wheeled blowers are backed by a strong warranty for piece of mind. SHINDAIWA EB802RT Shindaiwa EB802RT is a powerful and dependable backpack blower. The EB802RT boasts a 79.2-cc, professional-grade, 2-stroke engine that delivers 695-cfm air volume and 210-mph maximum output with the round pipe and 618-cfm air volume with 243-mph maximum output using the turbo pipe. The EB802RT features a shoulder harness system with 4-point adjustment to fit any operator comfortably and a throttle cruise control for sustained "hands-off" operation. The EB802RT is also available with a traditional hip-mounted throttle control (EB802). STIHL BGA 85 HANDHELD BLOWER No gas. No cord. No emissions and almost no weight. The Stihl BGA 85 handheld blower boasts a 36-volt, lithium-ion battery for excellent blowing power that is quiet, clean, and best of all, cordless. This lightweight blower is extremely compact, weighing a mere 7 pounds without the battery, yet it delivers more than 100 mph of air to move stubborn yard debris. And don't expect any gradual power drops — this blower will run at full speed until it's time to recharge. It is an ideal blower for use around the home. And the BGA 85 blower is part of the Stihl Battery KombiSystem. As a result, the battery can be used interchangeably among a family of other Stihl lithium-ion products, including a chain saw, grass trimmers and a hedge trimmer. TMC'S KTBL7000VI BACKPACK BLOWER TMC's KTBL7000Vi backpack blower has a lightweight (fully assembled dry weight of 19.8 pounds) and well-balanced design that enables hours of fatigue-free use. The commercial-grade, 64.7-cc, 2-cycle, Kawasaki engine — featuring dual-ringed pistons, a forged-iron crankshaft, and a 4-bolt chrome-plated cylinder — produces 3.9 hp. (rated to SAE J2723) and generates air output of 805- cfm air volume at a speed of 175 mph. The fiber-reinforced fan housing and blow-molded frame use temperature- and UV-resistant resins for long life in the harshest conditions. A flexible throttle lever arm is designed to protect against damage from arm torque that may occur during use, storage, trans- port or accidental drops. An intelligently designed curved (end) pipe and ergonomically designed pipe handle provide directional control with minimal back pressure, allowing the user to maintain control even in full air output conditions. Dual cinching straps and a fully padded backrest support allow users to ideally place the blower on their back based on their preference. A 68-ounce fuel tank enables longer operating time between fuel fill-ups. TANAKA TRB24EAP 23.9-CC HANDHELD BLOWER The Tanaka TRB24EAP is one of the lightest (only 8.6 pounds) and most powerful (441- cfm air volume and 170-mph air velocity with taper nozzle) blowers in its class. It features a purge primer for quick and simple starts; a low-emission, 23.9-cc/1.13-hp. PureFire II 2-stroke commercial-grade engine; a large throttle lever for easy operation; and an auto- return stop switch that automatically resets to the "on" position for easier starting. The TRB24EAP's exceptional balance and light weight make it ideal for small cleanup, while it has the power to handle larger yard work. Plus, the TRB24EAP is backed by Tanaka's 2-year commercial-use warranty, 7-year consumer-use warranty and 1-year rental-use warranty.