Abstract: A starting assembly for a backpack blower may include a starting lever. The backpack blower may include an engine and a backpack harness configured to support the blower on a back of a user wearing the backpack harness. The starting lever may include a lever arm operably coupled to an axial member at a distal end of the axial member. The starting lever may be pivotable about an axis formed by the axial member by a user wearing the blower via the backpack harness to start the engine.

Abstract: A blower includes an air tube, an electric motor, a fan, a housing, and a circuit board. The air tube is provided with an air duct extending along a first straight line. The electric motor is arranged in the air duct. The fan is operative to be driven by the electric motor. The housing is provided with a handle configured to be held by a user and a joining portion configured for connecting to a power source. And the circuit board is electrically connected to the electric motor. The air tube is provided with an air inlet at one end of the air duct and an air outlet at another end of the air duct. The fan is arranged in the air duct, and when the fan rotates, a blowing airflow entering the air duct from the air inlet is generated.

Abstract: A nozzle attachment and method for its use is provided. The nozzle attachment can be affixed to a fluid outlet. The nozzle attachment is constructed and arranged to increase the total output flow, flux, of the fluid outlet by using the high velocity directional fluid flow from the outlet to create a pressure differential between the flow and the surrounding medium, thereby causing fluid particles from the surrounding medium to be drawn into the fluid flow. The nozzle attachment comprises a nozzle attachment fixation element, a funnel element, and a frame connector extending between the nozzle attachment fixation element and the funnel element. The nozzle attachment has many applications and uses.

Abstract: A shutter assembly for a lawnmower includes a steel cutter housing, a shutter, and a lever. The cutter housing can include a cutter housing slot passing through the cutter housing. The shutter can be rotatably attached to the cutter housing so as to be movable between: a first shutter position in which a blocking panel of the shutter is positioned such that the blocking panel opens the discharge opening; and a second shutter position in which the blocking panel is positioned such that the blocking panel closes the discharge opening, and the second shutter position corresponds to a mulching position. The lever can be attached to the shutter and can extend through the cutter housing slot. The cutter housing slot can be configured to limit movement of the lever such that a range of motion of the blocking panel extends from the first shutter position to the second shutter position.

Abstract: A blower may include a plurality of batteries; a centrifugal fan configured to change a flow direction of air from a first direction extending along the rotation axis to a radially outward direction of the rotation axis; a volute casing including a discharge port and configured to guide the air from the centrifugal fan along a circumferential direction of the rotation axis to the discharge port; and a main grip disposed radially outward of the rotation axis and outside of the volute casing and configured to be gripped by an operator. A central axis of the main grip may extend along a reference plane perpendicular to the rotation axis. A distance from the reference plane to a center of gravity of the blower may be less than or equal to 1.5 times a width of the main grip.

Abstract: A landscaping blower nozzle assembly includes an inlet section for allowing air into the assembly, an elbow section and a motor. A nozzle is insertable into the elbow section such that the motor moves the elbow section in a moveable motion back and forth though at least 180 degree of motion for aiding the operator in the movement and removal of leaves and other debris. A breakaway coupler prevents damage to the blower nozzle when coming into contact with a rigid surface or structure. A tensioner assembly prevents distortion of the nozzle tip when subjected to high velocity air from the blower motor.

Abstract: A landscaping blower mounting accessory for use with a utility vehicle includes a blade connecter mounted to the utility vehicle. A receiving coupler is attached to the landscaping blower and shaped to receive the blade. A landscaping blower is oriented so that a housing covering a blower impeller is positioned between the utility vehicle and the blower motor. The mounting assembly allows the blade to frictionally engage within the coupler for holding the landscaping blower in a fixed positon above the ground on the front of the utility vehicle.

Abstract: A hand-held debris blower including a blower tube and an associated ejector. The blower includes an airflow generator adapted to generate a primary airflow that is directed into a blower tube. A flow ejector is operable to selectively increase a working airflow provided by the blower by selectively entraining a secondary airflow within the primary airflow.

Abstract: A blower (100) may include a housing (110), a motor (120), a fan assembly (170) and an inlet assembly (160). The housing (110) may include a handle (140) operably coupled thereto. The fan assembly (170) may be operably coupled to the motor (120) to force air through a blower tube (150) responsive to operation of the motor (120). The blower tube (150) may define a tube axis (152). The inlet assembly (160) may provide a path for air to the fan assembly (170). The inlet assembly (160) may include an inlet aperture (162) formed at an end of the housing (110). The inlet assembly (160) may further include an inlet mesh (164) disposed within the housing (110) spaced apart from the inlet aperture (162).

Abstract: A portable blower has an axial fan blower, a handle that has a midpoint of equilibrium, a blowing outlet that is connected downstream of the axial fan, at least one suction nozzle that is connected upstream of the axial fan and has an air intake mouth. The air intake nozzle includes a network of directional channels for homogenizing a flow of intake air, the network of directional channels being formed in the vicinity of the air intake mouth. The blower is particularly useful in the field of portable electric blowers for the maintenance of public spaces.

Abstract: A backpack blower includes a motorized blower unit driven by an engine mounted to a frame having straps to be supported by a user's shoulders and having an air discharge pipe with openings which allow a portion of the air discharge to blow out onto a wearer's neck, head, and/or body. A deflector can further be added to direct the air discharge and the deflector can be adjustable. One or both of the deflector and openings can include a control device which allows for flow through the opening or deflector to be stopped or the volumetric flow rate of air passing there-through can be adjusted.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a portable carbon dioxide adapter system. The system includes a first collar assembly for connecting to a liquid carbon dioxide source; a gasifying/flow adjusting assembly that converts liquid carbon dioxide into gaseous carbon dioxide and may adjust gas flow; an injection nozzle valve assembly that abuts against a gas inflow valve of a gas-injection-by-adapter object so as to inject the gaseous carbon dioxide; and a second collar assembly with one end slidably receiving the injection nozzle valve assembly and the other end being securely connected to the gasifying/flow adjusting assembly. The liquid carbon dioxide source is a disposable carbon dioxide gas cylinder, and an opening unit for piecing the disposable carbon dioxide gas cylinder is mounted within the first collar assembly; and the gasifying/flow adjusting assembly has a volume-adjustable hollow inner cavity configuration.

Abstract: A drain clearing air gun includes a housing defining a main body, a handle positioned on a first end of the main body, and a nose positioned on a second end of the main body. A tank is at least partially positioned within the housing and includes a chamber for receiving pressurized air, where the tank has a first portion and a second portion that are coupled together to form the chamber. The first portion is disposed within the nose of the housing and is formed of a first material. The second portion is disposed within the main body of the housing and is formed of a second material that is different than the first material.

Abstract: A blower includes a fan for generating an air flow, a motor for driving the fan to rotate about a central axis, a battery pack for supplying power to the motor, an air duct portion including an air duct, the air duct extending long the central axis, a coupling portion for coupling with the battery pack, and a connection portion for connecting the air duct portion with the coupling portion. The fan is received in the air duct. The air duct includes an air duct inlet and an air duct outlet which are respectively located at the two ends of the air duct. The air duct inlet is located between the air duct outlet and the coupling portion. The connection portion is provided with an air intake space located between the air duct inlet and the coupling portion. The air intake space is opened in a radial direction of the central axis.

Abstract: Ergonomic gripping mechanisms of handheld air movement apparatuses are provided. A handheld air movement apparatus may include a handle portion and a tool portion. The handle portion may include a grip, a trigger, and a handle pivot. The grip may have first and second ends. The trigger may be positioned toward the first end of the grip and the handle pivot may be positioned toward the second end of the grip. The tool portion may include a housing, a nozzle coupled to the housing, and a handle connection base. The tool portion may provide air movement into and/or out of the nozzle in response to a signal received from the trigger of the handle portion. The handle connection base of the tool portion may be pivotally coupled to the handle portion at the handle pivot to provide directional height adjustment of the tool portion with respect to the handle portion.

Abstract: A device includes: a base; and an applicator tip, wherein the base and applicator tip are removably connected to each other via a connection, and wherein the device draws and expels a liquid or powder by alternating an increase and decrease of pressure within the device. The device can be used as a nasal aspirator, applicator, or baster for food products. The applicator tip and base can be removably connected to each other via a threaded connection or snap-fit connection. Force applied to the base decreases the volume of the base to create a pressure differential to draw and expel the liquid or powder from the device.

Abstract: A debris blower system for clearing debris from the path of a road grader. The debris blower system generally includes a mounting platform configured to mount to a road grader, a blower unit attached to the mounting platform, an exhaust tube attached to the blower unit, and a motor attached to the mounting platform. The exhaust tube may be configured to rotate relative to the blower unit to alter the flow of air from the blower unit. The motor is configured to rotate the exhaust tube and alter the direction of air from the blower, which is generally to a road surface in front of a road grader. The debris blower system may also be attached to a lifter, which permits the mounting platform to be raised and lowered to further control the outflow of air from the blower unit.

Abstract: A blower, comprising: a housing comprising an air inlet, a motor disposed in the housing, an axial fan configured to be driven to rotate about a fan axis and generate an air flow by the motor, a blowing tube configured to be coupled to the housing and comprising an air outlet, a duct configured to guide the air flow to the air outlet, the housing and the blowing tube comprises an air passage which comprises an upstream region between the inlet and the axial fan and a downstream region between the axial fan and the air outlet, the motor is disposed in the upstream region and the duct is disposed in the downstream region.

Abstract: A leaf blower vacuum cart for mounting, transporting and utilizing an electric leaf vacuum blower and a standard 12?×16?×35? paper yard waste bag or similar. The invention is a two tiered cart with casters, a bottom shelf and a top shelf. The top shelf has an opening to accommodate a hopper which goes into a standard 12?×16?×35? paper yard waste bag or similar. The cart can be used with leaf blower vacuums of various makes. A hose is attached to the leaf blower vacuum allowing for extended reach of leaves. A second hose is connected to the exhaust of the leaf blower vacuum and to the hopper. The invention maximizes filling of standard 12?×16?×35? paper yard waste bags or similar. Full bags are moved on the cart to the desired location.

Abstract: According to an example embodiment, a delivery device may include a needle and a pump operatively coupled to the needle, the pump having an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, the pump being biased to its expanded configuration such that fluid stored in the pump will exit the pump via the needle in response to pressure being applied to the pump, and in response to the pressure being released from the pump, the pump is configured to receive fluid from outside of the delivery device via the needle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively removing fine sediments from a water body bottom using a dredging head with one or more intake openings situated to accelerate flows through the interior of the head and across the water body bottom causing fine particles to become suspended in a slurry outflowing from the head for disposal, while coarser, heavier, bottom gravels remain in place. The stream cleaner dredging head includes a main body having at least one intake, at least one plate attachment feature, a discharge point, and an at least partly open bottom; a flow-adjusting plate that is adjustably connected to the at least one plate attachment feature and configured to adjust a fluid flow through the main body from the at least one intake, and a hose attachment connected to the discharge point of the main body.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching duct work to an electrical outlet or electrical switch, said apparatus comprising: a generally cylindrical tube having a first end having a first diameter and a second end having a second diameter where said second diameter larger than said first diameter; a tapered wall that connects said first and second ends; at least two slots disposed through said tapered cylindrical wall; a gasket disposed about the perimeter of the said second end; at least one bracket, said bracket comprising at least two tabs, said tabs sized and oriented to be inserted into said slots, where said bracket is disposed across the diameter of said second end; means for selectively and releasably attaching said bracket to an electrical outlet.

Abstract: A blower apparatus having an airflow diverting unit is described. The disclosed blower apparatus comprises a housing containing an airflow-generating means and an airflow discharge tube physically coupled with the housing. The airflow discharge tube has a first terminal end, a second terminal end, and an aperture protruding a portion of a side surface of the airflow discharge tube. The disclosed blower apparatus also comprises an airflow diverting unit attached to an outer surface of the airflow discharge tube.

Abstract: A blower apparatus has a drive motor and a blower device operatively connected to the drive motor. A blower tube is connected to the blower device and has an outlet opening remote from the blower device. A blower air stream conveyed by the blower device passes through the blower tube in the direction of a longitudinal center axis of the blower tube and exits through the outlet opening in an outflow direction. A pivoting device that pivots the blower tube is provided. In a non-actuated state of the pivoting device the outflow direction is parallel to the longitudinal center axis of the blower tube. The pivoting device has a tilting device that tilts the outflow direction relative to the longitudinal center axis of the blower tube and utilizes a transverse force that is generated by the blower air stream at the outlet opening for pivoting the blower tube.

Abstract: Apparatus for drifting away loose items from an area, has a container with an outlet port and is rotatably supported on a base member. A top member is fixedly connected to the base member above the container. The top member has a fan that is adapted to draw air from the exterior through an inlet port and discharge the air into the interior of the container to exit from the outlet port. A motor is secured to the top member, the motor being adapted to engage with and rotate the container relative to the base member and the top member, such that the air exiting from the outlet port is driven in a circular direction.

Abstract: An engine blower includes: an engine; a fan that is rotated by the engine; a volute case that houses the fan therein and includes an air intake port; and a sponge cover with which an exterior of the air intake port of the volute case is covered.

Abstract: A portable blower having a propulsion unit for continuously generating a supply of pressurized fluid and a conduit assembly for controllably directing fluid from the propulsion unit to and through a discharge opening on the conduit assembly. The discharge opening is bounded by a rim, defined at least partially by a discrete component made from a first material. The conduit assembly has a first portion made from a second material to which the discrete component is operatively connected. The first material is at least one of: a) more resistant to abrasive wear than the second material; b) more resistant to impact than the second material; and c) harder than the second material.

Abstract: A blower apparatus includes: a housing has a discharge port for discharging an air current generated by a fan; and an air conveying tube which includes a plurality of tubular members including first and second tubular members which are connected to each other and which guides the air current discharged from the discharge port in a predetermined direction. The first tubular member includes an outer circumferential surface which is formed so as to gradually decrease in diameter. The second tubular member includes an inner circumferential surface which is formed so as to gradually increase in diameter. The first and second tubular members are connected to each other through the outer circumferential surface and the inner circumferential surface. One of the tubular members which is connected to the housing is configured to be connected to the housing at a plurality of rotational positions about an axis of the tubular member.

Abstract: An electric power tool comprises a main body supporting a tool and an electric motor housed in the main body for driving the tool. A plurality of first battery interfaces is configured to removably receive or attach a plurality of first battery packs and to electrically connect the plurality of attached first battery packs in series with the electric motor. A plurality of indicators is configured to communicate information concerning the respective conditions of the plurality of attached first battery packs. The plurality of indicators is arranged such that all of the indicators are simultaneously viewable by a user of the electric power tool.

Abstract: A method and system for a tone generator assembly are provided. The tone generator assembly includes a resonance chamber that includes a first end and a second end and a body extending therebetween. The body surrounds a cavity therein, wherein the first end includes a resonance chamber opening in flow communication with the cavity. The tone generator assembly also includes a nozzle having a bore therethrough. The bore includes an inlet opening configured to receive a flow of relatively high pressure fluid and an outlet opening coupled in flow communication with the inlet opening and configured to discharge an underexpanded jet of fluid when the flow of relatively high pressure fluid is received at the inlet opening. The resonance chamber and the nozzle are positioned relatively and sized to facilitate emitting a tone from the tone generator assembly having a frequency less than two kilohertz.

Abstract: A gas flow regulating device for cleaning a particulate filter is configured to be arranged in connection to the filter at a side thereof in a through-flow of a gas to be used for cleaning the filter. The device is a standalone unit configured to be removably installed in connection with a cleaning process, wherein the device includes a frame defining a gas flow passage and a gas flow regulating element arranged inside the frame, wherein the gas flow regulating element is provided with at least one opening for gas through-flow and a blocking part capable of blocking a portion of a gas through-flow area of the filter such as to force the gas to flow through the at least one opening, wherein the gas flow regulating element is movably arranged between at least two different positions, and wherein the at least one opening covers different portions of the gas through-flow area in the different positions.

Abstract: An air-wiping device for removing particulates, including water, adhering to an elongated member by compressed air is provided. In particular, this invention relates to an air-wiping device that loads said elongated member by opening with a sliding motion in one plane, instead of swinging open in two planes that is commonly to the conventional air-wiping devices embodied in a clamshell configuration, which not only substantially shortens the loading time but also greatly reduces the floor space needed to accommodate said device.

Abstract: A blower apparatus is supported on a frame detachably mounted on the implement mounting plate for a skid steer loader. The blower is powered by a hydraulic motor operatively connected to the auxiliary hydraulic system of the skid steer loader. The blower is mounted on the frame in a manner that orients the discharge spout upwardly to be directed at elevated structure within the chicken house. Re-orientation of the air stream from the blower can be affected by manipulating the tilt position of the implement mounting plate and by raising the boom arms of the skid steer loader to elevate the blower apparatus. By properly positioning and orienting the discharged air stream from the blower apparatus, the dirt and debris in elevated structure of the chicken house can be dislodged and removed from the chicken house to improve the health and environment for a subsequent flock of birds installed therein.

Abstract: A hand-held electric blower includes an air-guiding pipe comprising a proximal portion or suction pipe provided with an air inlet, a distal air outlet portion or exhaust nozzle, and a fan. The blower is characterized in that the fan consists of an axial fan, and in that the suction pipe has, upstream from the axial fan, an elbow, the proximal end of which defines the air inlet and is directed downward in terms of a working position of the device, in which the operating handle of the blower is positioned above said elbow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blower vacuum device and in particular to a blower vacuum device for use in the collection of garden debris. The device is preferably one which is operable in a blowing mode to generate an air stream for blowing the debris into piles and also operable in a vacuum mode to suck debris into the device.

Abstract: A gas wiping apparatus includes a pair of wiping nozzles which are disposed so as to face each other and interpose a coated steel sheet therebetween in a thickness direction of the coated steel sheet, and each of which ejects a wiping gas along a width direction of the coated steel sheet; a gas shield plate that is disposed at a position which separates toward an outside from each end portion of the coated steel sheet so that the gas shield plate is interposed between the pair of wiping nozzles; and a side nozzle that ejects a gas to form a gas flow along each surface of the gas shield plate in a direction reverse to a direction in which the coated steel sheet is pulled upward.

Abstract: An air cannon has a pressure vessel, a discharge valve, and a discharge tube assembly. The discharge tube assembly comprises a fluid passageway and a blast guard valve. The discharge valve is capable of opening and closing and allows pressurized gas to be discharged from the pressure vessel into the fluid passageway of the discharge tube assembly only when open. The blast guard valve is capable of opening and closing and obstructs the fluid passageway of the discharge tube assembly when closed. The blast guard valve allows gas to pass through the fluid passageway when open. The discharge valve and the blast guard valve are operatively connected to each other in a manner such that the discharge valve can open only when the blast guard valve is open.

Abstract: The present invention is a device which has an extended tube structure attached at one end to a manifold with wheels and slits to allow substance to enter or exit and attached at the other end to a source of air, vacuum, or liquid substance. The device is designed to allow ease and efficiency in storing and shipping.

Abstract: Provided is a foreign matter removing apparatus at a track branch, and a nozzle used in this apparatus that are capable of sufficiently securing foreign matter removing performance as well as significantly reducing generation of noises. In the nozzle for the foreign matter removing apparatus at a track branch, compressed air supplied from piping is injected from each nozzle element. Slits are formed in each nozzle element, a sloped portion is formed at a front end of the nozzle element, and this sloped portion opposes a tongue rail.

Abstract: Tubes are used to perform a focused cleaning of a sensor tip. By surrounding the tip with burn-off “jets,” the tip is invariably cleaned by a purge procedure even when strong atmosphere currents are present in a furnace. In dirty environments, an additional purge port, without a focused tube, is used to ensure cleaning of the upper portion of the sheath to prevent soot causing seizure of a sensor element. Alternatively, a means for saturating a sensor's active element with cleaning air is provided, such that a single tube directs air into a multi-port ring at a sensor's tip or into the tip of a sheath, which has channels/holes directing air for purposes of saturating the tip from multiple directions.

Abstract: This patent relates to devices that can be manipulated by a user to expel or draw in a material. In one example, a hand-operable vacuum device can include an interface portion configured to contact a material. The hand-operable vacuum device can also include a deformable portion that extends along an axis that passes through the interface portion and wherein the deformable portion includes at least one longitudinally-oriented resilient structure that extends generally parallel to the axis.

Abstract: An oral care implement is disclosed comprising: an oral care region having cleaning elements; a body coupled to the oral care region; a gas outlet operably coupled to a gas source, the gas outlet disposed in the oral care region; an oral care material source storing an oral care material; an oral care material outlet operably coupled to the oral care material source, the oral care material outlet disposed in the oral care region; and wherein the oral care material outlet is spaced apart from the gas outlet. In another aspect, an oral care implement is disclosed comprising an oral care region having an elastomeric tooth cleaning element and an air outlet positioned adjacent the air outlet so that an air stream existing the air outlet causes a dynamic vibratory flexing action of at least a portion of the elastomeric tooth cleaning element.

Abstract: The invention is a leaf blower with a handle extended from the rear opposite the exhaust blower pipe. The exhaust pipe has a turned down blower orifice extender. The leaf blower has an air inlet on the upper surface. Various handgrips which operate with the extended handle aids the movement of the blower pipe. The leaf blower may be held at the operators side or attached with various devices to a belt or neck harness with hooks or pommels on the extended handle.

Abstract: Provided are apparatuses, methods, and systems to clear a road surface of debris, water, or other contaminants. A system for clearing a road surface is provided including an air knife with an elongate orifice extending along a line, a frame configured to support the air knife in a position substantially parallel to a plane defined by the road surface, and a tow bar coupled to the frame, where the tow bar is pivotable relative to the frame along an axis orthogonal to the plane defined by the road surface. The system may include a mounting plate connected to the tow bar, where the mounting plate is pivotably mounted to the frame. The air knife may be supplied with pressurized air to clear the road surface of debris. A guide wheel may be attached to the frame, where the guide wheel is configured to rotate about an axis orthogonal to the plane defined by the road surface.

Abstract: A blower tube (4) to be connected to a power blower has a tube main body (42) having a distal end portion (42a) diminished in diameter toward its distal end and an attachment (44) to be coupled to the distal end (42a) of the tube main body (42) and including a distal end portion (44a) gradually diminished in diameter toward its distal end. Both these distal end portions (42a, 44a) are each provided three projections at distant position to protrude radially inward toward an axial line of the blower tube (4). The first projections (46) on the tube main body (42) and the second projections (48) on the attachment are positioned offset in phase to align in an alternate order. The blower tube (4) having the projections (46, 48) at the distal end portion can reduce the noise caused by ejection of a high-speed airflow.

Abstract: A vacuum loader for providing granular resin material to resin material processing equipment has a loader housing, a vacuum motor, a dust filter, an air blast generator, a dump flap, and a pivoting manually releasable latch for retaining the lateral web and the loader from tilting rotation of the loader about the shaft and supporting the loader when placed in a tilted orientation; the latch being weighted to pivotally return to a web-retaining position when released by an operator.

Abstract: A hand carried power tool (100) is presented which includes a vibration-producing power unit (15) interconnected with an elongate handle (20). The handle (20) has a base end (24) coupled to the power unit (15) and an opposite free end (28) configured for manual gripping. Additionally a vibration damping member (50), which permits vibration-induced movement between the base end (24) of the handle (20) and the power unit (15), interstitially located between the base end (24) of the handle (20) and the power unit (15). Furthermore, a resilient biasing member (40) is coupled between the elongate handle (20) and the power unit (15). The biasing member (40) connects to the handle (20) at a location distant from the base end (24) of the handle (20) and the biasing member (40) is configured to dampen vibration-induced relative movement between the base end (24) of the handle (20) and the power unit (15).

Abstract: A handheld blower has a body including a combustion engine and a blower section driven by the combustion engine, and a handle coupled to the body. The blower section has an air outlet directed forward with respect to an operator. The handle has a grip portion extending in a front-back direction with respect to the operator, a front arm extending from a front portion of the grip portion to the body, and a rear arm extending from a rear portion of the grip portion to the body. The front arm and the rear arm are more flexible in the front-back direction than in directions perpendicular to the front-back direction.

Abstract: There are provided a wafer holder cleaning apparatus and a film deposition system including the same, the wafer holder cleaning apparatus including a housing part including an entrance into and out of which a wafer holder is carried, a door part selectively opening and closing the entrance, a support part provided within the housing part and having the wafer holder disposed thereon, the wafer holder being carried into the housing part through the entrance, and a cleaning part cleaning a surface of the wafer holder.

Abstract: The gas-powered dual-hosed blower features two discharge tubes that are each outfitted with a valve that provides for independent adjustment of air speed therefrom. The two discharge tubes have full flexibility, which is associated with backpack blowers so that an end user may direct the air flow in a multitude of directions while simultaneously enabling the end user to adjust the air speed of each discharge tube independently. The valves for each discharge tube are positioned adjacent the blower, and are manipulated by a control stick located on the respective discharge tube. One of the control sticks includes a throttle, which enables adjustment of the engine speed therefrom.