Summary:
The first 2 yard blowers I owned made it to the junk heap after just a couple years of use. The 3rd yard blower was a Stihl, that was 4 years ago and still start on the third crank EVERY time!!!

Strengths:
Dependable!!! What more do you need?

Weaknesses:
None that I'm aware of.

Summary:
I think it is fine when you get it running but a POS since it costs an extra $75 each year to get running the first time.

Strengths:
Once you get it started it works great. Easy to start after you take it to the shop once a year.

Weaknesses:
If you let the thing sit even without fuel in it for a couple of months good luck in getting it to start.

Summary:
Used for 3 years

Strengths:
Fantastic!!!! You just have to know how to start it. Choke on, throtle on full & pull until you get a slight engine sputter. Turn off choke, pull a few more times & there you go.

Weaknesses:
None