A leaf blower that includes a blower unit including a fan and an exhaust tubein fluidcommunication with the fan, where the exhaust tube includes a distal end, ablower tubeincluding an inlet, and an adapter having a body defining a passagewaytherethrough, where theadapter is positioned between and removably couplable to both the distal endof the blower unitand the inlet of the blower tube to convey a flow of air therebetween, andwherein the body ofthe adapter defines one or more apertures in fluid communication with thepassageway.