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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11 months ago
Deanne nugent
Reviewer
5/5
Llegó a tiempo previsto. Facil de montar, solo hay que conectar tubos y añadir mezcla de gas y aceit...
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e. 6 o 7 tiras de la cuerda y arrancó. Tiene potencia. 200 metros de jardin en 5 minutos. Y tengo arboles de paraiso (con 10 mil bolitas) y encinas con todo su flor y hojas. Funciona bien con cesped artificial y jardineras. Pesa un poco pero no lo voy a usar todo el dia. Cable para parar el motor estaba desconectado y no podia apagarlo. Solucionado con solo volver a conectar cable. Lo recomiendo por su precio y potencia.
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11 months ago
T P Lusty
Reviewer
5/5
delighted with this outdoor product
This adds heat to your patio as well as giving ...
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off a welcoming, warm ambient lighting. It was relatively easy to assemble. Our central glass tubing came in two separate parts that connected in the middle. Unfortunately when angle the heater to move there was instability and caused the glass to crack. We received very prompt service from the company and replaced the item with one complete glass cylinder (rather than the 2 smaller cylinders) and so far it is much more sturdy. I have yet to try the outdoor speakers yet...something to look forward to when entertaining again in the garden spring/summer nights...
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3 years ago
Jim Barry
Reviewer
5/5
Starts first time
Very powerful and lightweight
3 years ago
marty
Reviewer
5/5
Class!
Bought it for a garden party and it didn’t disappoint. Lots of comments too.
3 years ago
Mr Michael J Glynn
Reviewer
5/5
Excellent Strimmer
Value for money
3 years ago
grumpy dave
Reviewer
5/5
Lea Milligan
Reviewer
5/5
paul williams
Reviewer
5/5
Value for money
Great product for the price
3 years ago
Frank Tschäpe
Reviewer
5/5
Die Lieferung ist unvollständig
Kann das Produkt nicht einsetzen
3 years ago
Kev
Reviewer
5/5
Great budget chainsaw
I bought this chainsaw primarily to cut a large stump left by...
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others to a lower level (I dug all the earth around the stump first) and in the future for me to cut logs and timber so I can turn on a lathe.It was easy to assemble & fit the chainbar and chain. Once primed, it started and ran well, and was very easy to re-start.Safety brake works well, (kicked back only once and that was my fault!)Safety kit although basic is adequate for home gardening use. The mesh face guard will stop flying debris, I have prescription safety glasses provided by employer so didn’t need the goggles.The spare chains are a bonus as well. I thought I’d get through more than 1 chain on this stump but was pleased that 1 chain was suffice - there were a lot of vertical cuts on this job and it was just starting to blunt toward the end - there is a file provided to sharpen the chain.Had to tighten the chain 3or 4 times but that is to be expected and was easy to do - (loosen the chainbar locking nuts a bit, tighten the chain and then re-tighten the nuts).Neat carry bag (but only fits chainsaw with the 16” chain fitted).Toolkit has all the appropriate tools needed.All in all, a great budget chainsaw package with everything you need to get going (except fuel & oils). It’s not a chainsaw for professional arborists or tree fellers, but certainly good enough for use in the garden.Would I recommend - absolutely.
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3 years ago
zoe whitaker
Reviewer
4/5
It’s fine
It’s fine for at home.
3 years ago