Graham Wignall
Reviewer
5/5
Buying Chinese tools is always a bit of a lottery, I went with Bu-Ko as I already had their 5-in-1 p...
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ole saw/strimmer/hedge trimmer set, and it seemed to be pretty well made and reliable. Anyway, this turned up and seemed to be well built, too. However, it refused to start. Now I'm not exactly a stranger to small 2-stroke motors, but this one defeated me for 4 days. Not even the tiniest splutter to indicate it wanted to run, so I contacted the seller to request a return. I got an almost immediate response, including a video (about which I was skeptical) and a request for a phone number and a convenient time for an engineer to call me if the video didn't help. OK, OK, it started almost immediately, so I feel a bit of a prat, but it almost doesn't need choke at all to start and floods as soon as you look at it. Anyway, 10 out of 10 for customer service.
The saw runs really well, and was getting easier and easier to start during the weekend as it started to get run in. Second tank of fuel, and it was running sweetly. (Note: the manual says 25:1 and the saw says 40:1 for fuel/oil, and I checked with Burrowmount to see which was correct - turns out the first tank or two at 25:1 is fine for running in, then back to 40:1). One last log to chop and we're done for the weekend - the recoil starter handle comes away in my hand. OK, so the knot probably came undone, so I took the cover off and no, the cord had been cut through (presumably by the spring) and the starter had sort of self destructed. Anyway, another email to Burrowmount and a very quick reply to say that they were escalating it to their engineers. Three days later and a complete new starter arrived in the post.
So what can we conclude? For the price, don't expect Stihl quality and reliability, but that goes without saying. Chinese QA still seems to be a bit of a lottery, but these guys have the back-up to make up for any quality issues in the products. The other kit from the same supplier is fine, and having sorted it out, I have no reason to think I should have any more problems with this one. Overall, a great set-up with absolutely superb back-up and customer service.
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10 months ago
coleslawbogusiewicz
Reviewer
5/5
Very good product, great seller, perfect communication with the customer.
I recommend
10 months ago
Regine
Reviewer
4/5
Seems ok so far. The handle’s not great but it’s good for the price I’d say.
10 months ago
Cabbage
Reviewer
5/5
Quite a beast
Didnt realise just how big the was - more for a massive overgrown gar...
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den or something than a normal bit of strimming . Used it to clear brambles and nonsense on an allotment which was great, but due to its size doubt I'll be using it anywhere else. Happy with it though.
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3 years ago
Nadine H.
Reviewer
4/5
Quality item
Good quality. Exactly what I needed.
3 years ago
M Weselby
Reviewer
5/5
Does what it says on the tin..
Bought as we had a number of deep holes for a lot of...
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fence posts..the box was damaged upon receipt, thankfully nothing missing or damaged. It starts easily, does what it's designed to do quickly. Let's hope it stands up to a lot of use .only time will tell, recommended...
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3 years ago
Wolfgang Löser
Reviewer
5/5
Gut und gùnztig
Immer wieder
3 years ago
Chris
Reviewer
5/5
Good value would recommed but be careful when operating
BU-KO are great value tools...
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I also have a BU-KO backpack leaf blower working hard for two years with little maintenance. I like this hole auger it's great value with all the accessories needed to go to work.But remember it's a Auger they can do real damage to the operator if used incorrectly so if in doubt don't buy it just get a professional to make your holes
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3 years ago
Janis Kagis
Reviewer
5/5
Good
Ok
3 years ago
Jane Nelson
Reviewer
3/5
Good value but instructions are not clear enough. No video included as advised when purchasing
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Good value and looks good. Easy to ignite but only criticism is that instructions are not very clear and pictures/print are too small to make out where screws should go. Had to go into YouTube to Watch video as video which should have been included was missing. Took 2 people approximately 2 hours to build so if you are not good with self assembly you may struggle to put it together.
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3 years ago