That's why you don't work in a lowes (and you've got a 930)
To his credit, he knew his limitations. I bet he felt like a bit of a wuss and will try to step it up in due time. (I mean... at least he showed up for work in this day and age...)
From that angle, it looks like a box on top of a box, but probably an illusion from the angle.
For the record, you should have bought a STIHL from ACE hardware!!!
(It could have simply blown that blower down to you)