On Sat, 10 Sep 2005 20:19:29 GMT, Darro
wrote:

I'm planning to buy an electric leaf blower to clear away the leaves
in my back yard.

When selecting the model, are there any features that are particularly
important to have, or to avoid?

Thanks in advance for your helpful replies.

Avoid an electric blower; not enough power. The backpack (gas) models
work very well, but require hearing protection.