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
eric.walshaw
Reviewer
5/5
Recommend to everyone
Great machine started straight away love it
3 years ago
Client d'Amazon
Reviewer
5/5
Donald Nicholson
Reviewer
5/5
Excellent piece of kit
Well, what can I say that hasn’t been said before, great pri...
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ce, starts first time, light on the body and digs to 900mm easily. I was erecting 2 100mm sq steel field gate posts so used the 100 and 150 augers in sequence. The 150mm was perfect leaving enough space for concrete packing. Easy to use in Clay but at the other end it was made up ground with ‘Type 1’ aggregate so stoney, had to clear stones of auger regularly, no real problem - I was also using the digging spade to lift debris out as it was so deep. Did the job wonderfully can recommend.
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3 years ago
George C
Reviewer
5/5
Great machine and fantastic customer service
After purchasing 2 other named brands ...
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that let me down I was a bit concerned about buying another one from the internet. How wrong I was this is a fantastic piece of equipment well built and with a amazing set of additions that I did not expect. Comes with a small toolkit which would be handy to anyone that has not got a tremendous amount of sockets in their shed. Came packaged well and the instruction booklet although not straight forward is easy to understand one you have looked through a couple of times. Took around 1 hour to fully assemble all the parts and double check all screws and bolts tight as most machine require that little look over to ensure nothing loose. Fuelled up the unit with 2 stroke oil as per the supplied bottle and attached the hedge trimmer without the extension. Primed the carburettor and pulled the recoil starter and it fired up on the second pull. I proceeded to cut our hedge which was around 3 meters tall and upon first use seemed fine. During use I found it started to run on a little so I rang the supplier up and spoke to a gentleman who was very informative and gave me a couple of suggestions to slow the machine down. Went back to the garden and started the unit up on the first pull with no effort at all, previous manufactures that I had to start after stopping took some time this one did not. I completed the task in hand with ease apart from the very top, as I did try with another extension but I think will need to build my arm muscles up as unable to hold steady. This is no reflection on the machine just me being a weakling. Overall very satisfied with my purchase and feel I have finally found something which does what it says. I was also informed any problems contact direct and they will either talk through if adjustments or if a warranty claim will send direct from their stores. I felt very assured by this company and would not hesitate to recommend this equipment. My only minor snag is the nuts fall out of the extension tubes when you release the locking knob.
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3 years ago
peter janssen
Reviewer
5/5
alles besten
super gute leistung
3 years ago
Client d'Amazon
Reviewer
5/5
Très déçue de cet achat , et A pas acheter
J'ai acheté ce souffleur , que des problème...
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s , arrivé avec pieces casser , dès la première fois que je me en sert , le cache en plastic arrière moteur derniere Echappement fond et prend feu , à cause du mauvais joint pare flamme de l'échappement , vraiment déçue et fait beauxoup de bruit en marche , de plus article pas identique à la photo .Attend la réponse du vendeur au sujet de ces divers problèmes.Nouveau problème avec ce souffleur , joint d'échappement qui s'effrite et qui fait fondre le cache moteur arrière , je déconseille cet achat , de plus le vendeur est de mauvaise foi , je lui envois les photos , il repond message vide , super vendeur , A fuire ce vendeur
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3 years ago
OLEH MASLOVSKYY
Reviewer
5/5
Agullo Roger
Reviewer
5/5
qualité / prix
Pour l'instant pas de problème ,à voir dans le temps ???
3 years ago