My new Stihl BR600 is amazingly easy to start. Of course that may change over time. Couldn't imagine needing a starter. The Red Max takes a few more pulls usually and harder pulls at that.

 

Well I have customers who come out and chat so its nice not having to remove the blower to start again.

 

Well I have customers who come out and chat so its nice not having to remove the blower to start again.

Damn straight! I wish Echo or Stihl, with their more powerful blowers, would addess this long overdue shortcoming.

 

Well I have customers who come out and chat so its nice not having to remove the blower to start again.

Never thought about that. It is a pain to take off and restart.

 

A 25cc bp is way too weak for anything. Electric start is not going to help any.

To get an electric start for a big bp will add at least 3 pounds with the battery and the motor. I guess for lighter ones like the Stihl BR600 or Maruyama BL8100 that is in 21 pounds range, 3 more pounds is not going to hurt. I am not so sure adding one on the Redmax EBZ8050 is that good an idea because it is already at 26 pounds range and many complain that is not even the true weight. YOu don't want 30 pounds putting on and off your back.

 

They never want anything to do with you till you get it strapped on then they can't wait to talk. I would love a starter on my br550
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A 25cc bp is way too weak for anything. Electric start is not going to help any.

To get an electric start for a big bp will add at least 3 pounds with the battery and the motor. I guess for lighter ones like the Stihl BR600 or Maruyama BL8100 that is in 21 pounds range, 3 more pounds is not going to hurt. I am not so sure adding one on the Redmax EBZ8050 is that good an idea because it is already at 26 pounds range and many complain that is not even the true weight. YOu don't want 30 pounds putting on and off your back.

Works ok for general use but if I had to blow wet leaves or such then I would use the Husqvarna's. My other blowers are over powered even in low throttle. (when using around the landscape beds)

 

even if they did not have an electric start (batty and starter+ extra weight) but some way to route the pull cord so you could start it while its still on your back. once it hot and running you don't need the choke....

 

Swapped the tube out (it came with 2 nozzles) now it has plenty of power!

 

The picture shows 350 cfm, while the specs in the link state 375 cfm. Apparently it's the same size engine as my handheld which is 320 cfm and it has plenty of power.
Nice purchase I'd say. Good price !
Marty