Radial blower

The invention relates to a radial blower for a work apparatus, especially for a suction/blower apparatus. The invention relates to a radial blower for a work apparatus and especially for a suction/blower apparatus. The radial blower has a blower wheel () and a blower housing () which at least partially surrounds the blower wheel (). The blower housing () includes a peripheral wall () and a side wall (). The housing includes an intake opening () in the region of the blower wheel axis () as well as a discharge stub () peripherally of the blower wheel () in the region of the peripheral wall (). The peripheral wall () and the side wall () are lined on the side facing toward the blower wheel () with a wear insert () configured as one piece.