Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

After six months of use of the WORX WG591 TURBINE 56V Cordless Blower, I'll offer the following. First the good news. The blower provides strong output...as good as the corded models I've owned. An optional nozzle constrictor would be amazing. Balance is great with minimal effort required to aim the blower as needed. Construction is very good with no obvious failure points and the battery removal/install couldn't be easier. The battery itself (56V version) has a meter showing remaining life (1/2/3) though no specific timescale is apparent. Now the bad news. The battery shipped showing a strength of "2" and has never charged higher. The continuous use cycle at full output is only about 8-9 minutes...probably as a result of the battery problem. Replacement batteries are crazy expensive...currently $126.50 while the complete blower is $185.99. If the battery is 68% of the blower cost, I fully expect that battery to be (1) perfect when delivered and (2) long-lasting. This battery is neither. Bottom Line: Great blower with a horrible battery. Would not buy again or recommend any one else buy at all. Too bad...