After breaking the plastic impeller of another Toro when I was using the vacuum function in a ditch, I purchased the Toro #51599 with the metal impeller. This is simply the best unit you can buy for less than $100. It is particularly suited for areas with numerous twigs and rocks. Superior power and very well-built. Amazon is always the best place to buy.
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After breaking the plastic impeller of another Toro when I was using the vacuum function in a ditch, I purchased the Toro #51599 with the metal impeller. This is simply the best unit you can buy for less than $100. It is particularly suited for areas with numerous twigs and rocks. Superior power and very well-built. Amazon is always the best place to buy.
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This is my second year using the Flowtron Ultimate mulcher and as many of the other reviews maintain, it is a great machine if you recognize its limitations. Keep in mind that this unit is a lot cheaper than other, better built units on the market!
The main problem I encountered is that the unit easily overheats. The spinner which holds the string "blades" melted on me TWICE in a year (from Spring & Fall usage) but the upside is that Flowtron mailed me replacement parts free of charge which were received about 4 days later. This machine has its flaws but the customer service is OUTSTANDING!!
The second spinner I received was a harder plastic than the original but still melted after being "overworked". This is a serious ... Read More:
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I have a lot of leaves every fall and needed something other than a gas blower. They are just too heavy for me nowadays. So I bought the Cordless Electric Broom from Black and Decker. What a great job it does even if they are wet on the driveway. I am really happy with it. I also just bought another one for my 84 year old neighbor as his gas blower was just too heavy for him too. I would very much recommend it to anyone who has leaves!
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In the aftermath of an early fall (leaves still on the trees) snow storm that put down 35" of wet heavy snow and devastated a number of trees, I immediately ordered this saw. Now after 8 truck and trailer loads of limbs and almost a chord of firewood cut I could not be more pleased. It has required nothing more than a chain tightening, some bar oil and electricity. It cuts as well as my gas saw but is light and comfortable to use.
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Several of the Xantrex inverters including this one have much looser frequency specs compared to the last generation of inverters which were typically 60 Hz +/- 0.01%. Many of the current crop of these inverters have 60 +/-4 Hz which is 60 Hz +/- 7%. To be fair, I've noticed a number of inverters made by other companies also have relaxed this spec. I measured the output frequency of several models and found their outputs to range from 58 Hz to 64 Hz. I didn't test to see if the frequency changed with temperature, input voltage, load, or other other factors. I suppose the reason for this change in specs is that these manufacturers are now cost cutting to the extent of eliminating a 30 cent quartz crystal. The frequency variation is most likely to cause problems ... Read More:
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I received this about a month ago, and it has been a life saver. I have chronic pain in my back, and car rides are awful for me. This last weekend I went to Kansas City, MO (from South Dakota) and had very little trouble on the car ride. I know it is because I was able to use my heating pad in the car! I love this produce and would recommend it to anyone.
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The chipper does a fine job with branches less than an inch thick. When it jams, however, removing the upper part of the shredder is aggravating. A better design would incorporate a quick release. Aside from that, I am very pleased with its chipping and shredding ability.
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I desided to purchase this reconditioned (refurbished) machine when I saw the price, and am I glad I did! I've used the blower this summer to blow grass clippings off my sidewalks (I have a corner lot) and driveway. Basically a steady walking pace up and back and this machine makes quick work of the cleanup. I used it this fall to push leaves from beds, around trees, and away from the fence line onto the lawn where my mower mulched and bagged the leaves. Again, this blower made the chore almost effortless. I am very satisfied. The machine started first time, right out of the box, and being a backpack design, it's 16 pound weight easy nicely distributed and barely noticable. My machine came through looking like new, no blemishes and only a tag stating it's reconditioned.
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