Alternative uses with a leaf blower

Try these alternative uses of a leaf blower to get the most out of this handy tool. 

So you think all you can do with a leaf blower is blow around leaves? Think again. Turns out leaf blowers are so much more than what their name lets on. Husqvarna South Africa shares three alternative uses for leaf blowers that you’ve probably not tried out before.
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1. • Control fire: Fires are a very real threat to farms or smallholdings, particularly in the winter months when it is so dry, which makes burning firebreaks an annual necessity to keep their properties safe. Having your leaf blower handy during this process is a good idea, as it is the perfect tool to help quell fires by back burning (blowing the fire onto itself) or to direct controlled burning (in the case of fire breaks). This will help prevent a runaway fire which can not only damage your own property, but could spread to neighboring and potentially cause major damage for which you can be held liable. Try the Husqvarna 578BTF that not only has a heat-resistant nozzle, but it also has protected fuel lines and a filtration system that prevents soot and dust getting into the engine.
     
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3. • Hello clean gutters: The rainy season is coming, so now is the time to clean out all the leaves and debris that gathers in gutters. Simply blow out all the mess and enjoy squeaky clean gutters with minimal effort. 
   • Clean up quick: Take the hassle out of cleaning your lawnmower, edge trimmer or even the vacuum cleaner filter by simply blowing all the muck out with your leaf blower. If you love woodworking or tinkering in the workshop, use your leaf blower to blow out all the wood shavings and fine sawdust to keep your workspace clean and dust free. 
   • Wire up: If you need to send a wire through a tight spot or a pipe, try tying the wire to a folded cloth or piece of sponge, and use your leaf blower to blow the wire through.
   • Instant drying: Instead of using a chamois or leaving your car to air dry (which can cause ugly streaks), simply turn on your leaf blower for a perfectly dry and streak-free car in minutes. You can use this same technique on outside furniture when washing it, or if it has gotten wet in the rain, a few minutes of blowing and your seats will dry out.

FUN FACT: Did you know that leaf blowers are used to cool down a rhino during the de-horning process?

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