2005-03-23
THE WORLD’S QUIETEST PETROL-POWERED LEAF BLOWER
Husqvarna 356BTX-series cleans up, in more ways than one.
”This is the world’s quietest petrol-powered leaf blower. Even though it has the lowest noise levels on the market, the air speed is still among the highest in its class.”
Göran Gusthalin at Husqvarna is convinced. The 356BTX-SERIES is radically different from other products on the market, in terms of noise level.
”The basic principle behind all machines that are used in public spaces must be to minimise noise emissions through dampening and insulation. We’ve achieved this in the new blower, which is actually the world’s quietest petrol-powered blower”, explains Göran Gusthalin, Product Manager at Husqvarna AB.
Quiet in the cemetery
The machine has been built strong, to withstand tough treatment and frequent transport. It was designed for professionals and others whose daily work involves clearing away leaves, hedge clippings or rubbish in gardens or public spaces.
This can be about cleaning up in everything from parks and sports grounds to car parks or, with the new Husqvarna blower, cemeteries where it’s desirable to keep noise levels at a minimum.
”But the machine’s quiet operation is not the only important aspect. Its design and ergonomics are just as significant”, Gusthalin points out.
Keeping large areas in good condition often means long shifts of work. For this reason, the blower’s integrated harness features wide, padded straps to avoid placing too much load on one point on the body. ”Also, the front handle has a unique placement, to reduce the static load on the user during operation”, he adds.
Like a conversation
The Husqvarna 356BTX-SERIES has a unique position on the market. Compared to the competition, this blower is in another league altogether when it comes to noise levels. This is a low-noise machine with a sound profile that firstly is far softer than other similar machines and secondly, has been measured at
64 dB at 15 metres (measured in accordance with ANSI 175.2), which is actually not much higher than the level of an ordinary conversation.
High air speed and high air flow
”Some people think that if it doesn’t make a lot of noise, then it’s not doing the job. But that’s not true. This blower has the lowest noise levels on the market, but in tests it has recorded high figures for air speed and air flow, compared to similar competitor machines. So in fact it lives up to higher demands than what the user expects it to do”, explains Gusthalin.
High air speed is essential, particularly when clearing wet areas where wet leaves tend to stick to the ground. High air flow is also important, for instance when large piles of leaves, rubbish or hedge clippings have to be moved.
Low-emission engines
The blower is worn on a backpack, and features newly-developed engine technology. Namely, a low-emission engine with exhaust emissions below the limits prescribed in the latest regulations from the US, CARB II, and all other known levels up to the year 2011. It also has efficient air filtration, to reduce the strain on the engine. ”Blowers are often used in dusty environments, so we’ve fitted the Husqvarna 356BTX-SERIES with Air Injection, our patented air filtration system that removes dirt and particles from the air by up to 97%, before the intake air reaches the filter. A smart feature that also means longer intervals between filter cleanings”.
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