Those who own a backpack blower have come to love the power and convenience it offers.
As these gas powered engines crank out hundreds of CFM of air flow, they also emit high decibel noise levels.
The raw debris clearing power is adored by the owner, but neighbors often scorn the noise levels that interrupt their relaxing day off.
The following 7 tips can help to ensure that your neighbor is as fond of your blower as you are.
Tip 1 - Observe reasonable hours of operation.
Avoid early morning and evening usable of your blower to limit the chances of interrupting sleep or quiet time.
Your neighbor will appreciate this on his or her morning to sleep in.
Tip 2 - Make sure that your leaf or debris problem doesn't become your neighbor's problem.
Ensure that you do not blow excessive debris onto your neighbor's yard.
When using your blower, blow your debris inward, away from your neighbor's land.
Tip 3 - Control your dust by dampening leaves or debris before blowing them.
Watch your dust and the direction that the wind is blowing.
If neighbors in that direction are outdoors, consider delaying your blowing.
Tip 4 - Lower your RPMs to lower your noise.
Most backpack blowers have a trigger throttle or a hip throttle.
Depressing the throttle only half way will still give ample power at a much reduced noise rate.
Tip 5 - Ensure that you observe all of the recommended safe operating procedures.
Be aware of when your neighbors, their children, or their pets are outdoors, and don't cause any flying debris that could result in injury.
You don't want your nearby resident to view your blower as a danger.
Tip 6 - Talk to your neighbors about your blower and your plans for using it.
Determine if there is a time that works best for them for you to do your blowing work.
You will often find that this showing of respect is met with appreciation, and they will be more tolerable because of it.
Tip 7 - If you want your neighbor to really be fond of your blower, then do them a favor sometime and blow their leaves or debris into a pile for them.
Just imagine how elated your neighbor would be when returning from work to find a leaf-free yard.