Stihl SH86 Petrol Garden Leaf Blower Vacuum

"Best Buy Hand Held Garden Leaf Blower"

Ideal for the home gardener as well as the professional user the Stihl SH86 CE is packed with features aimed at helping you clear and tidy your garden with ease!

          Features Of This Model

• Two stroke 27.2cc petrol engine

• Ergostart - easy starting system

• 0.8kw high power output

• Integrated tough metal leaf shredder blade

• Electronic ignition system

• Catalytic convertor (D model only)

• Anti vibration system

• One handed operator controls

• Variable speed / blow control

• Shoulder strap

• Round and flat blow nozzles

STIHL SH86 Petrol Leaf Blower

"Best Value For Money Garden Leaf Blower - Vacuum Shredder"

If you are looking to buy a new petrol garden leaf blower take a look at the Stihl SH86 C E. This model is a powerful 2 stroke engined petrol leaf blower and vacuum shredder that is ideal for clearing leafs and garden debris from lawns, grassed areas, paths, car parks, drive ways, and any other areas where leaves, clippings, and general garden rubbish collects. 

The Stihl SH86 model is the top handheld model in this particular manufacturers range and in addition to being a portable blower is also a vacuum shredder. This dual purpose piece of garden machinery accomplishes this by way of having interchangeable nozzles and a special unique internal shredder blade. By changing the units nozzles over the SH 86 switches from being a blower to a vacuum shredder in just a few minutes. A large collection bag is also included to collect leafs, twigs, clippings, and material you choose to vacuum up.

As you use the machine in vacuum mode the material passes through the large diameter tube where it meets the vacuum fan and special shredder blade. This blade (internally housed) finely shreds the material before it is deposited in the units collection bag. The contents can then be either disposed of or utilised on a compost heap. The shredded material is reduced in size as it passes through the SH86's shredder fan blade. It reduces this to actually less than 10% of its original size and bulk, making greater use of the collection bags volume as well as fewer trips to

Can you use the Stihl SH86 Leaf Blower for long periods of time?

The simple answer is yes. This model has been designed by Stihl for use over longer periods of time than other models and brands with improved operator features and controls including anti vibration mountings that help to reduce engine and fan vibrations from affecting the user. This model also has the latest handle design that features soft grips, these allow greater control in cold temperatures (as experienced in Autumn) as well as again reducing vibration levels. Other small but great design features are the blowers trigger control and throttle lock. Once running this allows the operator to keep a contact speed (and blower air output) without the need to keep the trigger depressed by hand. This one handed control also has an engine stop feature should you desire to shut down the blower at any time.

Is this petrol blower efficient with regards exhaust emissions?

Yes, the new stihl SH86 CE is very efficient and environmentally friendly (especially if you opt for the "D" model) due to it featuring an electronic ignition system as well as a low emissions two stroke petrol engine. This model also has a very effective air filtration system as well as a silenced exhaust. ** The Stihl SH86 can also be purchased in a variant classed as the "D" model that also features a catalytic convertor in its exhaust silencer. This "D" model achieves even lower levels of exhaust fume emission due to this component.

Is the SH86 economical to run?

Compared to most other brands and units the SH86 is very economical when it comes to fuel usage. Running a mix of unleaded petrol mixed with two stroke oil this garden leaf blower uses fuel at a very low rate due to its low emission engine and overall design. The fuel tank on this model is of a reasonable size allowing a good running time between refills. Another point to bear in mind is the low maintenance required with this type of engine. Unlike a four (4) stroke petrol engine very little maintenance is needed, the engine having no oil pump, valves, or belts and drive chains to worry about.    

How easy is this model to start?

The answer on this question is without a doubt - very easy. A strong characteristic of all Stihl Garden Machinery (as well as Honda) is their high build quality and ease of starting. With fresh fuel and a couple of pulls on the starter grip it is not unusual for one of these garden blowers to fire into life on the first or second attempt. The only exception to this would be probably the first time the machine is used when it is taken out of its box when new. The very first "fire up" needs time for the fuel to pass through to the engine, after this though it is plane sailing with the SH86 as regards engine starting. 

What about servicing, maintenance, and spare parts?

As with all petrol garden machinery, maintenance and servicing should be undertaken as needed to ensure your new leaf blower performs to its maximum level and is reliable and safe to use. The level of servicing on a Stihl Two Stroke Blower is kept to a minimum due to its high build quality and overall design features. The level of maintenance and the servicing requirements for the SH86 are covered in the operators manual that is supplied with each unit when purchased. This covers simple items such as spark plug replacement, air filter cleaning and replacing, as well as adjustment controls and general care guidance.

For any maintenance work you do not wish to undertake as the owner of an item of stihl gardening or landscaping equipment, you will find perhaps the largest dealer network available nationwide for this type of power tool. Stihl have built up a network of recognised and skilled agents that are local and provide a full aftersales service. This includes the sale of genuine spare parts, related accessories and consumables, as well as servicing work.  

Why should I not buy a cheaper make and model of leaf blower?  

Stihl chainsaws, brushcutters, and their complete model range of gardening and landscaping equipment are recommended and recognised by users worldwide for their high build quality and top performance. Employing the latest in design technology they are also easy and pleasant to use, as well as being dependable and robust.

Although there are cheaper and lower priced garden leaf blowers you can buy, unless you use the tool very very infrequently (and reliability is not important to you) you will soon determine that you will get what you pay for!

You may first be tempted with buying a budget model, perhaps the cheapest you can find, possibly from a high street catalogue store or television shopping channel, but after a while (and sometimes as soon as you unpack it) you will wish you had chosen something more substantial. This is where the Stihl SH86 comes into place. You should not have any trouble in assembling this unit, the blower tubes and parts are easy to fit, starting will be easy and stress free, and following the owners manual as regards maintenance and cleaning it will be reliable and perform well. If you use the leaf blower as part of your work or indeed use it regular on your garden at home, at some point you will need to change its spark plug, or swap its air filter, or possibly its pull starter cord after several years of use. By buying a Stihl machine you can obtain spare parts, with many others you cannot - they are disposable, throwaway (but are cheaper) brands that have virtually no back up at all. These are just some of the points and reasons why you should buy a Stihl leaf blower over others!