An in-line blower (10) having a housing (12) with a substantially straight airflow path. A motor (24) and fan (25) are positioned within the airflow path, below the handle (14) of the blower (10). A battery (22) powers the motor (24), and is located below the housing (12) so that the handle (14), motor (24) and fan (25), and the battery (22) are vertically aligned so the weight of the blower (10) is aligned with the handle (14), and reduces moment forces acting thereon.
